Add Steam to Food Photo

How it works

1. 1

   Upload your food photo

   Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Photos of hot dishes, soups, coffee, tea, or any food that should look fresh and steaming work best.

   Expect: Simple steam effects: 25-35 seconds. Multiple steam sources: 35-45 seconds.
2. 2

   Describe the steam effect

   Type what you want: 'add steam rising from the soup bowl' or 'make the coffee look hot with visible steam.' The AI understands context and adds realistic vapor that looks natural. No marking or selection needed.

   Tip: Mention intensity if you want subtle or dramatic effects: 'light steam' or 'thick rising steam' for different looks.

   Copy one of these to get started:

   Hot soup or stew add steam rising from the soup bowl, make it look freshly served and hot

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   Coffee or tea mug add visible steam rising from the coffee mug to show it's hot and fresh

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   Plated hot dish add light steam rising from the hot food on the plate

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   Pasta or rice bowl make the pasta look freshly cooked with steam rising from the bowl

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   2 more prompts

   Multiple steam sources add steam rising from both the main dish and the coffee cup

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   Dramatic steaming effect add thick dramatic steam rising from the hot pot, like it just came off the stove

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3. 3

   Review the steam effect

   Check that steam rises naturally from the heat source. Look for realistic vapor density, proper direction (upward), and natural lighting. Zoom in to verify the steam blends seamlessly with the photo.

4. 4

   Refine with markers if needed

   If steam appears in the wrong spot or you want it in a specific area, tap markers on the exact location and regenerate. Most steam effects work perfectly on the first try.

   Tip: Markers are optional precision tools. Try describing first—the AI usually places steam correctly.