AI Sky Replacer

Type what sky you want. No selection tools needed.

City skyline with boring gray overcast sky — Photo 1

Dramatic sunset sky to use as replacement — Photo 2

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City skyline with vibrant orange and pink sunset — Result

Replace Sky in Photo

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Free • No signup

Popular use cases:

real estate photography
landscape photographers
travel photos
social media content
architectural photography
outdoor portraits
property listings
Instagram posts

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

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Sunset replacement	`replace sky with dramatic orange and pink sunset with wispy clouds, golden hour lighting`	20s
Blue sky	`change sky to bright blue with scattered white fluffy clouds, midday sunlight`	15s
Stormy clouds	`replace sky with dark stormy clouds with dramatic lighting, overcast atmosphere`	20s
Twilight sky	`change sky to deep twilight blue with purple gradient near horizon, blue hour lighting`	25s

How it works

Upload your photo

Upload your landscape or outdoor photo. Higher resolution captures give the AI more detail to work with for sky adjustments. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple clear skies: 15-20 seconds with natural blending. Complex scenes with trees or buildings: may need one refinement for perfect edge blending.
Describe the sky you want

Type your instruction: 'replace sky with golden hour sunset' or 'change sky to deep blue with white clouds.' Be specific about colors, time of day, and cloud type. No selection needed—the AI automatically detects where the sky is and preserves everything else.

Tip: Include lighting direction for realistic results: 'sunset with warm orange light from the right' helps the AI match the scene's lighting.

Copy one of these to get started:

Dramatic sunset for golden hour look replace sky with dramatic orange and pink sunset with wispy clouds, golden hour lighting
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Bright blue sky for perfect weather change sky to bright blue with scattered white fluffy clouds, midday sunlight
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Stormy dramatic clouds replace sky with dark stormy clouds with dramatic lighting, overcast atmosphere
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Twilight blue hour change sky to deep twilight blue with purple gradient near horizon, blue hour lighting
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3 more prompts

Sunrise with warm tones replace sky with soft pink and orange sunrise gradient, early morning golden light from left
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Night sky with stars change sky to dark night sky with visible stars and milky way, moonlit scene
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Cloudy overcast day replace sky with soft gray overcast clouds, diffused natural light with no harsh shadows
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Generate and review

Click Generate and watch the AI replace your sky. Check the horizon line at full zoom to verify smooth blending. The AI automatically adjusts foreground lighting to match your new sky.
Refine edges if needed

If the horizon line needs adjustment or tree branches aren't perfect, tap markers on those specific areas and regenerate. Most sky replacements work perfectly without markers.

Tip: Markers are for precision refinement around complex edges like tree branches or building details. Simple horizons rarely need them.

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Replace Sky in Photo

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Free • No signup

"Turned my boring gray sky into a stunning sunset. The blending was perfect - no one can tell it's edited." @landscape_pro

See it in action

Sunset over city skyline

Transformed a midday cityscape photo into a golden hour masterpiece with warm sunset tones.

Prompt: replace sky with dramatic orange and pink sunset with wispy clouds, golden hour lighting

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House photo with washed-out blown-out sky — Before

House photo with perfect blue sky and clouds — After

Blue sky for real estate

Replaced washed-out white sky with perfect blue for a professional property listing photo.

Prompt: change sky to bright blue with scattered white fluffy clouds, midday sunlight

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Mountain landscape with plain boring blue sky — Before

Mountain landscape with dramatic stormy clouds — After

Stormy atmosphere for dramatic effect

Added dark moody clouds to create a dramatic cinematic look for a landscape photo.

Prompt: replace sky with dark stormy clouds with dramatic lighting, overcast atmosphere

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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Creative Compositing

Swap and replace sky in photos to create imaginative composites, mashups, and artistic transformations.

Common Scenarios

Replacing sky with something completely different for a surreal effect
Swapping sky to create a humorous or viral-worthy photo edit
Compositing multiple elements by replacing sky with custom alternatives

Best Practices

Be specific about what should replace sky — include color, style, and position details
The AI matches lighting automatically, but mentioning 'match the scene lighting' improves realism
For multiple replacements, do them one at a time for the cleanest results

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Professional & Commercial

Replace sky in commercial photos for marketing, product shots, and client presentations without reshooting.

Common Scenarios

Replacing sky in a product photo to show a different variant or model
Swapping sky in a marketing image for a different campaign or audience segment
Updating legacy photos by replacing outdated sky with current versions

Best Practices

Use reference images when the replacement needs to match a specific look exactly
Verify that lighting, shadows, and proportions look natural after the swap
For product photography, describe materials and colors precisely when replacing sky

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Personal Photo Editing

Fix or improve personal photos by replacing sky with something better — save the shot without retaking it.

Common Scenarios

Replacing a dull or overcast sky (as sky) with a dramatic sunset or blue sky
Swapping out sky in a photo to fix a mistake or improve composition
Replacing sky in an old photo to update or refresh the image

Best Practices

Save the original first — keep the unedited version in case you want to try different replacements
If the replacement doesn't match the first time, describe the desired look in more detail
Natural-looking replacements work best when the new element matches the photo's lighting and perspective

If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area or affected buildings/trees

Why: Complex edges like tree branches or intricate architecture can be ambiguous for the AI to distinguish from sky.

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Tap markers on the specific areas where the boundary should be preserved (like around tree branches), then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'preserve detail HERE.' Use them when you have complex silhouettes against the sky.

New sky doesn't match the scene lighting

Why: The original photo has directional lighting that doesn't match your requested sky (e.g., morning light with a sunset sky).

Try: Add lighting direction to your prompt: 'sunset with warm light from the left' or 'overcast with soft diffused light'

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Tip: Match your sky's time of day to the existing shadows. Morning light = sunrise, harsh shadows = midday, long shadows = sunset.

Horizon line looks cut-off or unnatural

Why: The AI had difficulty detecting the exact boundary between sky and foreground in your specific photo.

Try: Tap a few markers along the horizon line where you want the transition, then regenerate

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Tip: Photos with gradual horizons (like distant mountains fading into haze) may need marker guidance.

Colors look oversaturated or unrealistic

Why: Your prompt used very vivid descriptors that pushed the AI toward extreme color saturation.

Try: Use softer descriptors: instead of 'bright vivid orange', try 'warm golden orange' or 'soft sunset tones'

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Tip: Words like 'dramatic' and 'vibrant' increase saturation. Use 'soft', 'natural', or 'subtle' for realistic results.

Sky looks pasted on instead of blended

Why: The original photo had very different lighting or color temperature than the new sky.

Try:

Add 'with natural blending and matching foreground lighting' to your prompt, or try a sky that better matches the original scene's mood

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Tip: Extreme changes (night sky on a bright sunny photo) require more adjustment. Start with similar lighting conditions.

Clouds are too detailed or look artificial

Why: The AI interpreted your prompt as needing very defined cloud structures.

Try:

Simplify your cloud description: use 'wispy clouds' or 'scattered clouds' instead of specific cloud types like 'cumulonimbus'

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Tip: General descriptions like 'fluffy white clouds' work better than meteorological terms.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the sky before describing?

No! Just describe what sky you want: 'replace sky with sunset' or 'change to blue sky with clouds.' The AI automatically detects where the sky is. Only use markers when you need precision around complex edges like tree branches or intricate architecture.

How do I replace the sky in a photo for free?

Upload your photo to EditThisPic, type what sky you want (like 'replace sky with dramatic sunset'), and click Generate. The AI handles sky detection and blending automatically. No Photoshop or manual masking required. Free to try with no signup.

Will the new sky look realistic or obviously edited?

The AI automatically blends the new sky with your horizon and adjusts foreground lighting to match. When you specify lighting that matches your scene (e.g., 'sunset with warm light from the right'), results look completely natural. The key is matching the sky's time of day to your photo's existing shadows and light direction.

Can I replace the sky in photos with buildings or trees?

Yes! The AI detects complex edges like building outlines, tree branches, and mountain silhouettes. For intricate details like fine branches or power lines, you may need to tap a few markers along those edges for perfect results, but most architectural and landscape photos work on the first try.

What is the best free AI tool for sky replacement?

EditThisPic offers free AI-powered sky replacement with no signup, no watermark, and no download required. Unlike traditional sky replacement tools that require manual masking, EditThisPic understands natural language prompts and handles detection and blending automatically. Perfect for real estate photos, landscape photography, and social media content.

Is EditThisPic's AI sky replacer really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.

Can I replace sky on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI sky replacer support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

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AI Sky Replacer

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe the sky you want

Generate and review

Refine edges if needed

See it in action

Sunset over city skyline

Blue sky for real estate

Stormy atmosphere for dramatic effect

Detailed Guides by Scenario

Creative Compositing

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Professional & Commercial

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Personal Photo Editing

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

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