Replace Head from Photo
Swap heads from better photos or fix group shots where someone looked the wrong way.
Type 'replace the head with a forward-facing natural pose looking at the camera' and EditThisPic's AI modifies the entire head in 40-60 seconds. Use this for group photos where one person turned away, or to use a better expression from another shot. The AI matches lighting, skin tone, and blends seamlessly at the neck. Complex but powerful for rescuing otherwise ruined photos. Free to try, no account needed.
How it works
Upload your photo
Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works best with clear photos where the head to replace is clearly visible. The AI needs to see both the current head and enough context to create a natural replacement.
Describe the replacement you need
Type your instruction: 'replace the head to face forward looking at the camera naturally' or 'change the head position to look toward the group.' Be specific about direction, expression, and pose. For groups, identify the person by location or clothing, or use a marker.
Copy one of these to get started:
replace the head to face directly toward the camera with a natural pleasant expression, match lighting and skin tone
change the head of the person on the right to face forward toward the group, keeping the same person's appearance
replace the head to look up at the camera instead of down, natural expression with eyes open
replace the head with a forward-facing version matching the rest of the group's pose and engagement
3 more prompts
change the child's head to face the camera with a happy engaged expression, match the lighting from the photo
replace the head to face toward the couple at the center, appropriate wedding photo expression
adjust the head angle to face three-quarters toward camera with confident professional expression
Review the blend and match
Check the neck transition carefully—this is where most issues appear. Verify skin tone matches, lighting direction is consistent, and the new head looks natural in context. Check hair edges against the background.
Refine the transition
Head replacements often need refinement, especially at the neck. Tap markers on problem areas and regenerate with specific guidance. This is expected for complex edits like this.
"Team photo at the conference and our CEO was looking at his phone. Replaced his head with a forward-facing version and saved the shot for our annual report." @CorporateComms_Rachel
See it in action
Team member looking at phone fixed
In a corporate team photo, one person was distracted by their phone. The AI replaced the head to face forward naturally.
replace the head to face directly toward the camera with a natural pleasant expression, match lighting and skin tone
Child turned in family portrait fixed
A toddler turned to look at something during the family photo. The AI created a forward-facing version.
change the child's head to face the camera with a happy engaged expression, match the lighting from the photo
Wedding guest looking wrong direction
In a wedding party photo, one bridesmaid was looking at the wrong photographer. The AI corrected the head direction.
replace the head to face toward the couple at the center, appropriate wedding photo expression
If something looks off
Visible seam or line at the neck
Why: The most common issue with head replacement—the transition between head and body wasn't fully blended.
Tap markers on the neck area and regenerate: seamlessly blend the neck transition, no visible edges
💡 Neck blending almost always needs a refinement pass. This is expected, not a failure.
Skin tone doesn't match the body
Why: The AI generated a head with different coloring than the existing body.
match the skin tone exactly to the rest of the person's visible skin, same lighting and color
💡 Mentioning 'visible skin' helps the AI use the shoulders/hands as color reference.
AI changed the wrong person's head
Why: In group photos, the AI may have selected the wrong person without clear identification.
Tap a marker directly on the head you want replaced, then regenerate with the same prompt
💡 Markers are essential for group photos—they eliminate any ambiguity about which head to replace.
New head looks artificial or doesn't belong
Why: The AI may have generated a head that doesn't match the person's identity or the photo's context.
replace the head while preserving the person's identity and natural appearance, match the photo's style
💡 'Preserve identity' helps maintain who the person is. 'Match the photo's style' ensures consistency.
Hair doesn't blend with background properly
Why: Hair edges are complex and may not have blended cleanly against the background.
Tap markers on the hair edge areas and regenerate: blend the hair naturally against the background
💡 Hair edges are the second most common refinement needed after necks.
Quick answers
Do I need to mark the head before describing the replacement?
For single-person photos, no! Just describe the change. For group photos, always either identify the person clearly ('the man in the blue tie on the far right') or tap a marker directly on their head. Head replacement is complex enough that clear targeting is essential for good results.
Is head replacement realistic enough for important photos?
It can be! Head replacement is the most complex edit type and typically requires 2-4 refinement passes for optimal results. Simple cases like turning a head slightly work better than dramatic changes. Plan for some back-and-forth refinement, especially for the neck blend area. Results are often good enough for professional use.
What's the difference between replace face and replace head?
Replace Face modifies features on the same person in the same position—like opening eyes or changing expression. Replace Head changes the entire head including pose and direction. Use face replacement for fixes like closed eyes. Use head replacement when someone is looking entirely the wrong direction.
Can I use a head from a different photo?
The current tool generates an appropriate head based on your description rather than importing from another photo. Describe what you want: 'forward-facing with natural smile' and the AI creates it. This often produces better blending than composite from separate photos.
Why does the neck always need refinement?
The neck is where the new head meets the existing body, making it the natural transition zone. Differences in skin tone, lighting, and the exact boundary all concentrate at this area. Expect to do at least one refinement pass focused specifically on the neck blend. This is normal for head replacement.
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