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Add Elements to Photos with AI

Quick Answer To add elements to a photo with AI, upload your image to EditThisPic and describe what you want to add: 'add a person on the right', 'add a sunset background', 'add glasses', or 'add snow falling'. The AI seamlessly integrates new elements with proper lighting, perspective, and shadows. Free, no signup required.

Add People to Photos

Adding people to photos is one of the most requested edits. Whether someone missed the group photo, you want to create a memorial image, or need to combine shots from different moments, AI makes it seamless.

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Upload your main photo

Drop the scene where you want to add the person.

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Add a reference image

Click '+ Add reference image' and upload a photo of the person you want to add.

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Describe the placement

'Add this person standing on the right side of the group, matching the lighting.'

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Prompt: "Add this person standing on the right side of the group, matching the casual outdoor lighting"

Add & Replace Backgrounds

Transform your photos with new backgrounds. Add professional studio backdrops, scenic outdoor environments, or creative custom backgrounds to any image.

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Upload your image

Best with images that already have the background removed, or the AI will handle it.

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Describe the new background

'Add a professional white studio background with soft shadows.'

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Refine if needed

'Adjust the lighting on the subject to match the new background.'

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Prompt: "Add a sunset beach background with warm golden lighting"

Add Objects to Photos

Insert any object into your photos - products, props, furniture, accessories, or decorations. The AI matches perspective, lighting, and style for natural integration.

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Upload your scene

The photo where you want to add the object.

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Describe the object and placement

'Add a modern gray sofa facing the window.'

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Fine-tune with markers

Tap where you want the object's base for accurate placement.

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Prompt: "Add a coffee cup on the table with natural shadow"

Add Text to Photos

Add text, captions, titles, logos, or watermarks to your photos. The AI can integrate text naturally into scenes or overlay it professionally.

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Upload your photo

The image where you want to add text.

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Describe the text and style

'Add HELLO in bold white letters at the top center.'

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Refine styling

Adjust font, size, color, or position as needed.

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Prompt: "Add 'Happy Birthday!' in elegant gold script at the bottom"

Add Beauty Enhancements

Enhance portraits with virtual makeup, smiles, glasses, or facial hair. Perfect for trying new looks, fixing expressions, or visualizing style changes.

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Upload your portrait

Front-facing photos with good lighting work best.

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Describe the enhancement

'Add natural-looking makeup with red lipstick and subtle eyeshadow.'

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Adjust intensity

'Make the makeup more subtle' or 'enhance the effect.'

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Prompt: "Add a natural warm smile to the person's face"

Add Weather & Lighting Effects

Transform the mood of any photo with weather effects (snow, rain, fog) or lighting enhancements (golden hour, dramatic shadows, lens flares).

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Upload your photo

Works with any outdoor or indoor scene.

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Describe the effect

'Add falling snow throughout the scene with frost on surfaces.'

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Adjust intensity

'Make the snow heavier' or 'add more golden warmth.'

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Prompt: "Add golden hour lighting with warm tones and soft lens flare"

Common Use Cases

Here are the most popular ways people use our addition tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your photo to EditThisPic and describe what you want to add: 'add a person on the right', 'add snow', 'add glasses'. The AI generates the result in 15-30 seconds. One free edit per week with no account required and no watermark on the result.
Yes! Click '+ Add reference image' below the prompt to upload a photo of the person you want to add. The AI will extract that person and composite them into your main photo, matching lighting and perspective automatically. Perfect for adding family members who missed the group shot.
You can add almost anything: people, backgrounds, objects, text, makeup, smiles, glasses, beards, snow, lighting effects, furniture, and more. Just describe what you want in plain language and the AI handles the technical work.
No. EditThisPic is designed for people without design experience. Instead of manual masking and layer blending, you just describe what you want. 'Add a sunset background' or 'add glasses' is all you need. The AI handles lighting matching, shadows, and seamless integration.
The AI automatically matches lighting direction, shadows, perspective, and scale to your existing photo. Results are typically very realistic. For best results, provide context in your prompt: 'matching the warm indoor lighting' or 'with natural shadow underneath'.
Yes, you can describe multiple additions in one prompt: 'add snow and Christmas lights to the scene' or 'add glasses and a beard'. For complex additions, you may get better results adding one element at a time and refining each.
Tap a marker on the exact spot where you want the element to appear, then regenerate with your prompt. Markers tell the AI precisely where you mean, eliminating ambiguity in crowded or complex scenes.
Yes, and many families find this deeply meaningful for memorial photos. Upload their photo as a reference image, then describe where you'd like them placed. The AI preserves their likeness while matching the scene. Take your time - most people need a few attempts to get the placement feeling right.
Yes, EditThisPic works with any photo from any device - phone cameras, DSLRs, screenshots, scanned images. JPG, PNG, and WebP formats up to 7MB. Results maintain your original resolution.
Filters apply uniform effects to the whole image. EditThisPic's AI addition tools create new content that integrates naturally into your specific scene - adding a person with correct lighting, placing an object with proper shadows, generating a background that matches your subject. It's generative AI, not just filters.

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