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Replace any person in a photo with someone else — upload the main photo and a reference photo of the replacement person, and AI swaps them naturally in position.

01Photo 1
Group of 4 friends with the person on the right to be replaced
02Photo 2
Portrait of the replacement person
03Result
Same group photo with the rightmost person replaced by the reference person

Upload photo to replace person

"replace the person on the left with the person from the reference image, keeping their exact standing position and the same formal attire, matching the outdoor lighting"

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1 free edit·then from $4.99

Popular use cases:
  • replace person with another person
  • swap person in photo
  • substitute someone in photo
  • change person in group photo
  • swap people in photo
  • replace individual in picture
  • swap out someone in photo
  • swap person using reference photo

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2Reference
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Result
Main photo with the person to replace Your main photo
Reference photo of the replacement person Replacement reference
Photo with the person replaced naturally Result

"Replace the person on the left with the person from the reference, same pose"

Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing

How it works

  1. Upload your two photos

    Drop your main photo (the one containing the person you want to replace) into EditThisPic. Then click '+ Add reference photo' below the prompt to upload a clear photo of the replacement person. TWO photos are required: the main photo with the person to remove, and the reference photo of the replacement person. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB each.

    Expect: Person swap in a simple scene: 30-45 seconds. Complex group scenes may need 2-3 refinements to match the replaced person's exact position.
  2. Attach the reference photo of the replacement person

    Click '+ Add reference photo' and upload a clear photo of the person you want to swap IN. This is the key step — the AI uses this reference to composite the replacement person into the exact position, scale, and lighting of the person being swapped out. The better the reference photo, the more accurate the likeness.

    Tip: A reference photo where the replacement person is in a similar pose or facing a similar direction to the person being replaced gives the smoothest result.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Replace specific person in group with someone from reference replace the person on the far right with the person from the reference image, keeping the same position, scale, and pose, matching the casual indoor lighting
    Swap person in photo to get a better expression replace the person on the left with the person from the reference image, keeping their exact standing position and the same formal attire, matching the outdoor lighting
    Replace person in wedding or event photo replace the person at the right end of the lineup with the person from the reference image, keeping the formal attire style and same pose with hands clasped, matching the outdoor ceremony lighting
    Swap person in a two-person photo replace the person on the left with the person from the reference image, keeping the same casual pose and position, matching the warm indoor lighting
    2 more prompts
    Replace individual in team photo replace the person in the second row, third from the left, with the person from the reference image, wearing the same team uniform, matching scale and the stadium lighting
    Swap for a cleaner-looking background cutout replace the person standing in the center with the person from the reference image at the same scale and position, naturally blended into the outdoor scene with appropriate shadows
  3. Describe who to replace and how

    Tell the AI exactly who to swap and with whom: 'replace the person on the far left with the person from the reference image, keeping the same position, pose, and casual clothing style.' Be specific about which person in the photo — use position (left, right, front row) or what they're wearing.

See it in action

Group of 4 friends with the person on the right to be replaced
Main Photo
Portrait of the replacement person
Reference
Same group photo with the rightmost person replaced by the reference person
Result

Person swapped in a group lineup

Four-person casual group photo — AI replaced the person on the right with the reference person, keeping the same casual stance and indoor lighting. The background and other people were preserved.

Prompt: replace the person on the far right with the person from the reference image, same casual standing pose, matching the warm indoor overhead lighting, blend naturally with the background
Team photo with the second person from the right highlighted for replacement
Main Photo
Reference image for AI Replace Person with Another Person
Reference
Same team photo with that person replaced by the reference person
Result

Team photo member swapped

Office team photo — AI replaced the person second from the right with the reference person, matching the matching navy polo shirts and even office lighting. Other team members and the background were unchanged.

Prompt: Replace the person second from the right with the person from the reference photo, making sure they blend in with the team.
Two people outdoors with the left person to be replaced
Main Photo
Reference image for AI Replace Person with Another Person
Reference
Same outdoor photo with the left person replaced by the reference person
Result

Two-person photo swap

Casual two-person outdoor photo — AI replaced the person on the left with the reference person, matching the casual summer clothing and bright outdoor lighting.

Prompt: replace the person on the left with the person from the reference image, casual summer clothing matching the other person, bright outdoor afternoon lighting, natural shadow on the pavement

If something looks off

Lighting on the replacement person doesn't match

Why: The reference photo had different lighting, causing a visible mismatch.

Try: replace this person with the reference person, adjusting the reference person's lighting to match the [left-side/overhead/soft indoor] lighting of the original scene

Tip: Describe the light direction of the original photo: 'match the soft overhead office lighting' or 'bright sunlight from the upper left'

Other people or background were changed

Why: The AI's edit zone bled beyond the target person.

Try: replace only the marked person with the reference person — do not change anyone else or the background, keep everything else identical

Tip: Adding 'keep everything else in the photo completely unchanged' to your prompt helps contain the edit to just the target person

Replacement person's likeness doesn't match reference

Why: Reference photo was unclear, too small, or heavily filtered.

Try: Re-upload a clearer reference photo where the replacement person's face is large, well-lit, and clearly visible

Tip: The replacement person should be the main subject of the reference photo, not a small figure in the background

Quick answers

Do I need TWO photos for this?

Yes. Two photos are required: (1) the main photo containing the person you want to replace, and (2) a reference photo of the replacement person. Upload the main photo normally, then click '+ Add reference photo' to attach the reference image. The AI uses the reference to composite the replacement person into the exact position of the original.

How do I replace one person with another in a photo for free?

Upload your main photo to EditThisPic, click '+ Add reference photo' to attach a clear photo of the replacement person, then describe the swap: 'replace the person on the far right with the person from the reference image, same position and scale.' The AI swaps them in about 30 seconds. Free to try, no signup, no watermark.

How do I specify which person to replace in a group photo?

Use position descriptions ('the person on the far left,' 'second from right in the back row') or describe what they're wearing ('the person in the red shirt').

Will the other people in the photo stay the same?

Yes, when the prompt is clear. Include 'do not change anyone else in the photo' in your prompt to make this explicit. The AI is instructed to only replace the specified person. If other people are accidentally changed in the first result, add that instruction and regenerate.

Can I replace a person in a professional photo like a headshot or team photo?

Yes. For team photos with matching clothing (uniforms, formal attire), describe the attire in your prompt so the AI can match it on the replacement person: 'replace this person with the reference person wearing the same navy polo shirt as the rest of the team.' For headshots, ensure the reference photo has similar background/lighting style.

What reference photo works best for the replacement person?

A clear, well-lit portrait where the replacement person's face and body are clearly visible. Front-facing or three-quarter angle works best. The background of the reference photo doesn't matter — the AI extracts the person. Avoid heavily filtered, very dark, or blurry reference photos.

Can I swap someone's expression by using a different photo of the same person?

Yes. Upload the group photo as the main image, then upload a photo of that same person with a better expression as the reference. Describe: 'replace the person on the right with the reference — keep the same position and clothing, just update their expression and face.' This is useful for fixing photos where one person had a bad expression in the group shot.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 15 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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