Replace a Person in Any Photo with AI

Last updated July 2026

Someone's missing from the family photo, or the wrong person's in the frame — upload the scene plus a reference photo, and AI swaps just that one person in 30-60 seconds.

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"keep this version; make only the replacement person's shoulders turn slightly toward the group and reduce their height a little"

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How it works

Before — upload the main photo

Identify the person to replace and the people, clothing, pose, and scene that must remain fixed.
Add a cleared reference photo

Use a sharp reference you have permission to use, ideally with a compatible head angle and lighting.
Version 1 — replace and integrate

Target the original person by mark, position, and clothing, then ask for the reference person to take that place.

Tip: Version 1 prompt: Replace the marked person with the reference person; match the original scale, pose, and light; keep everyone else unchanged.

Copy one of these to get started:

Version 1 — replace one person replace the marked person with the person from the reference; match the original scale, pose, and lighting; keep everyone else unchanged
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Version 2 — pose and scale only keep this version; make only the replacement person's shoulders turn slightly toward the group and reduce their height a little
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Final — light and hair edge preserve all people and positions; match only the replacement person's warm side light and soften the hair edge
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Group-photo position replace the marked person second from the right with the reference person; preserve every other face, body, outfit, and position
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2 more prompts

Keep original outfit context replace the marked person with the reference person while preserving the visible outfit style, body position, and surrounding objects
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Match an older photo replace the marked person with the reference person and match the photo's faded color, grain, contrast, focus, and light direction
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Version 2 — correct only pose or scale

Keep version 1 and adjust one relationship to the group or scene.

Tip: Version 2 prompt: Keep this version; make only the replacement person's shoulders turn slightly toward the group and reduce height a little.
Final — match light and edges

Use one last narrow request for color temperature, shadow direction, hair edges, or focus.

Tip: Final prompt: Preserve all people and positions; match only the replacement person's warm side light and soften the hair edge.

See it in action

Add missing family member

Brother couldn't make the family photo. His portrait was used to add him into the group shot naturally.

Prompt: add the person from the reference image next to the group on the right side, blend naturally with the same lighting

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Wedding party with person in red on the right — Before

Same wedding party with different person on the right — After

Group photo one person replaced

Wedding party photo where one person needed to be swapped. Only that person changed, everyone else preserved exactly.

Prompt: replace the person in the red shirt on the right with the person from photo 2, keep everyone else unchanged

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Quick answers

Do I need a reference image to replace a person?

Yes. Click '+ Add reference image' to upload a photo of the person you want to insert. The AI uses this reference to place them into your main photo. The reference should clearly show the person's face.

How do I replace a person in a photo for free?

Upload your main photo to EditThisPic, click '+ Add reference image' to add the replacement person's photo, then type 'replace the person on the [location] with the person from the reference image.' Free preview, no login, clean paid downloads.

Is there a free person replacement tool that doesn't need an account?

Yes. EditThisPic replaces people in photos with no account and no email, and purchased downloads are clean. You upload the original and a reference image of the new person, type a sentence like 'replace the man in the navy suit with the woman in the reference image,' and preview the swapped photo. One free Fast credit per week is included, so casual swaps cost nothing to preview.

What makes a good reference image?

Clear, well-lit photos showing the person's face work best. Front-facing photos are ideal. If possible, use a reference with a similar head angle to the person being replaced for more natural results.

Will the replaced person match the lighting of the original photo?

The AI matches lighting automatically in most cases — direction, intensity, and color temperature are inferred from the original photo. For tricky scenes (golden-hour portraits, harsh midday sun, or cool office fluorescents), add 'match the lighting and skin tone of the original photo' to your prompt and the result will blend more naturally. Reference photos shot in neutral, even light adapt the most cleanly because the AI has fewer baked-in shadows to undo.

Is EditThisPic's AI person replacer really free?

Yes. EditThisPic gives you one free Fast person-replacement preview per week with no account and no card, and purchased downloads are clean. Person swaps are usually a single Fast credit, so a free weekly edit covers most casual use cases. If you have several to do at once, you can grab a 10-edit pack for $4.99 with no subscription.

Can I replace person on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic runs entirely in any modern mobile browser — Safari on iPhone, Chrome on Android, and tablets — so you can pull both photos out of your camera roll, upload them as the source and reference, and finish the swap without installing anything. The composited image saves straight back to Photos. There's also an iOS app on the App Store if you'd rather have a one-tap home-screen shortcut.

What are the limits of replacing a person in a photo?

The tool cannot guarantee exact identity, anatomy, clothing, pose, or hidden details. A blurry reference, conflicting camera angle, heavy overlap, or crowded scene makes the result less predictable. Use a cleared reference with a compatible angle and revise pose, scale, lighting, and edges one at a time.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs start at $4.99 for 10 edits, valid 12 months, no subscription. Power users who edit daily can pick Studio Membership, a monthly workspace at $49.99/mo for 300 edits. Purchased downloads are clean with no watermark.

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How it works

Before — upload the main photo

Add a cleared reference photo

Version 1 — replace and integrate

Version 2 — correct only pose or scale

Final — match light and edges