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How to Add Someone to a Picture like a Pro
Have you ever taken a cool picture only to notice that one of your friends wasn't in the shot? Or perhaps you lost a loved one just before a big event, but still want them to be in your photos? Whichever it is, you have probably googled "how to add a loved one to a photo" only to learn that it is a painstaking process.
But don’t give up just yet! There is a way to photoshop someone into a picture without much effort. Do it with PhotoWorks, a perfect photo editor to add a person to your photos effortlessly! Just a couple of brush strokes and mouse clicks and — boom! — the person you need is in the picture. Scroll down to either read a step-by-step guide or watch a video tutorial on inserting someone into an image with PhotoWorks. We’ll also cover typical situations when you might need to add people to photos. Additionally, you’ll find alternative ways that you can compare and eventually pick the program that works best for you.
Add your relative or friend to a special photo
How to Edit Someone into a Picture Step by Step
Let’s get down to work. The photo editing process will take mere minutes, so get your images ready and follow the steps below.
Step 1. Install and Run PhotoWorks
Download this smart photo editor and follow the wizard instructions to install it to your PC or Mac.
Step 2. Pick the Change Background Tool
Open the photo of the person you want to cut out. Switch to the Tools tab and choose the Change Background tool. Use the green brush to mark the person and the red brush to paint over the background. The program will automatically remove the backdrop.
Remove the background of the picture to cut out the person
Step 3. Fine-Tune Your Selection
On the next screen, use the red brush to erase any chunks of the background left. Use the green brush to restore parts of the person that are missing. Adjust the background opacity to see any missteps better.
Correct the border between the person and the background
Step 4. Add People in a Photo
Click Select New Background Image and choose the picture you want to add the person to. Resize the layer and move it around to find the perfect spot. Adapt the layer colors to the rest of the picture for a better blend.
Put the person onto the picture and adjust the size and the color palette of the layer
Step 5. Save Your Finished Picture
Save the layer you added as an image with a transparent background in case you want to use it later. Then save your improved picture with the deceased loved one in a suitable graphic format.
Save your improved picture as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF
It only took 5 steps to add someone into a picture! No tedious manual selection or fiddling with complicated tools required. PhotoWorks did everything automatically thanks to its content-aware AI.
Want to see it all in action? Check out our detailed video tutorial on incorporating your loved one into photos below:
All done? Don't finish off with photo adjustments here! Perfect the shots in a couple of clicks using other features of the program. Here are a few ideas for you.
What Else You Can Do with PhotoWorks:
- Straighten a photo with ease
- Fix a blurry picture in no time
- Quickly add stickers to photos
- Make a color picture black and white in one click
- Hit a few buttons to make a picture look like a polaroid
Top 5 Situations for Adding People to Photos
You may want to include a person in your photo for various reasons, from creating memories of the deceased loved one to artistic expression. Here are some of the most common:
1. Making Memorial Photos with a Deceased Relative
Commemorate your loved one who has passed away
This is a way to honor the memory of a loved one and keep it alive for years to come. You can create a sense of togetherness despite their physical absence by including them in family portraits or other significant photos. PhotoWorks allows you to edit a person into a photo without much effort.
2. Adding Absent People to Event Photos
Add your brother photo who missed your graduation due to a business trip
Whether it’s a wedding, birthday party, or graduation, sometimes someone special is unable to attend due to unforeseen reasons. Editing allows you to add someone who missed that special event to the photographs, bridging the physical gap. This way everyone will be a part of the celebration. You can even insert yourself into a picture if you weren’t able to attend, creating a full memory for the occasion.
3. Including a Person in a Vacation Photo
Make a cool vacation photo with a friend who missed their flight
Travels don't always go as planned. Delayed flights and other circumstances can mean that someone is missing from a vacation photo. By digitally inserting the absent person into the scenic holiday snapshot, everyone can feel connected to the shared experience, despite being apart.
4. Updating Family Portraits with New Family Members
Add new in-laws to existing family portraits
As families grow and evolve through marriages and newborns, the need to update family portraits arises. If you’ve recently welcomed a new spouse or child into the family, you might want to include them in your existing family portraits. Are you asking yourself, "How can I add a person to a photo like this"? And why shouldn’t you? Simply use PhotoWorks to reflect the acceptance of new relationships within the family circle.
5. Assembling a Team Photo with All the Members
Combine individual portraits of team members in uniform into one team photo
In professional settings, team photos are a way to showcase unity and collaboration. However, due to busy schedules or remote work arrangements, it's not always possible for all team members to be present for a group photo. Editing allows you to create a cohesive team image without having to gather everyone in one place for a photo.
How to Add a Picture to a Larger Photo
Another common editing task is combining photos into one, and PhotoWorks has the tools to help you do this with ease. To add a picture to a picture, simply open both your base image and the smaller photo you want to insert. Use the Change Background tool to cut out the object from the smaller image, then insert it into the larger picture. Resize and adjust the colors to ensure the new image blends seamlessly. Save the final result, and you’ve successfully combined two photos!
Check out how to add a photo to a photo with PhotoWorks for a detailed step-by-step guide.
