Show HN: AI tool to merge people from two photos into one realistic group photo
Hey there, little superstar! Guess what?
Imagine you have a picture of your family, but your favorite teddy bear isn't in it. And you have another picture of just your teddy bear.
This new computer magic, called AI, is like a super-duper artist! It can take your family picture and your teddy bear picture, and poof! It puts your teddy bear right into the family photo, as if he was always there!
It even makes sure the sunshine looks the same on everyone. So, if someone you love couldn't be in a picture, this magic can help them join in, like a secret friend popping into your photos! Isn't that cool?
At a friend's gathering, someone mentioned wanting to add her late father into a family photo. I figured this would be trivial — modern image models are powerful, just send two photos and ask the AI to merge them. She said she'd tried, but the results were weird and unstable, and she didn't know how to describe what she wanted. I went home and tried it myself. With a well-written prompt and two good photos, it works. But real-world use cases aren't two good photos — it's a modern family photo plus a damaged old portrait, or two old photos from different decades. That's when things fall apart. I looked at existing tools. Most showcase merges between clean, well-lit, modern photos. Nobody was solving the hard version: mismatched eras, damaged sources, different poses, different formality lev
Add a loved one to a photo with natural lighting, matched perspective, and natural-looking results. Ideal for wedding, memorial, and family reunion photos.
Group Photo(Base Image)
Upload family or group photoPNG, JPG up to 10MB
Person to Add(Reference Image)
Upload photo of loved one to addFront-facing photo works best. Old prints are fine.
Customize (Optional)
Photo layout
Let AI choose the best layout
Colorize
Restore color to black & white photos
Restore
Repair scratches, fading, and damage
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Your Family Photo Result
Real Examples of Adding Loved One to Photo
See what families have created. Every image is AI-generated with matched lighting, natural edges, and zero manual retouching.
Wedding
Father Added to Wedding Photo
Add father standing next to the couple. Match formal attire and warm outdoor lighting.
Memorial
Grandmother Meets Great-Grandchild
Add grandmother holding the newborn on the couch. Match soft indoor natural lighting.
Family Reunion
Complete Family Reunion Portrait
Add missing grandfather to the family portrait. Position naturally in the front row.
Graduation
Parents at Graduation Ceremony
Add father next to the graduate. Keep casual attire and match outdoor venue lighting.
How to Add a Loved One to a Photo
Three steps. Under 60 seconds. No editing skills.
1
Upload Your Group Photo
The wedding, holiday, or family photo where your loved one should have been. Our tool works with any standard image format.
2
Upload the Person to Add
A clear, front-facing photo. Old printed photos work. Just snap them with your phone. Even decades-old images or low-resolution scans produce good results.
3
Get Your Family Photo
Click "Add Loved One to Photo." Our tool matches lighting, skin tone, and grain automatically. The result preserves the original photo's texture so it feels like one real moment. Download in high resolution, ready to print and frame.
Watch: Add loved one to photo in 60 seconds
Add Loved One to Photo for Every Moment That Matters
Add Loved One to Wedding Photo
A common use case. Add a late father, mother, or grandparent to a wedding portrait with natural lighting and realistic blending. For many families, choosing to add loved one to photo for their wedding day creates one of the most meaningful images they own.
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Add a Deceased Loved One to a Photo
Honor someone who has passed. When you add a deceased loved one to a photo, our tool matches lighting, skin tone, and perspective so the result feels natural and respectful. Whether the loss was recent or many years ago, the image can become a meaningful keepsake for the family.
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Add Person to Family Reunion Photo
Someone could not make it to the reunion. Put them in the group photo so the family portrait feels complete. It works well when a loved one lives overseas, was unwell, or could not travel on the day.
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Add Family Member to Graduation Photo
A parent deployed overseas, a grandparent who passed away, or a sibling who could not attend. Graduation marks a major milestone. Add the people who helped you get there so the photo includes everyone who matters.
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Add Missing Loved One to Family Photo
Not every absence is a loss. Sometimes a family member lives far away or simply was not available that day. Add them to the photo so the family portrait feels complete and everyone can appear together in one frame.
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Add Loved One to Christmas Family Photo
Create a Christmas photo that feels warm, complete, and meaningful. Often used for holiday cards when a loved one has passed away or could not travel home.
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What is Add Loved One to Photo
Add Loved One to Photo is an AI-powered tool that lets you insert a missing person into an existing photo. Upload a family photo and a separate photo of the person you want to include. The tool combines both photos with matched lighting, perspective, and skin tone to create a natural-looking result.
It is designed for emotionally meaningful photos:
Wedding portraits where a parent has passed
Family reunions where someone could not attend
Holiday cards where a grandparent is missing
Graduation photos where a loved one is deployed
No editing software. No design skills. No waiting for a freelancer. Just upload, click, and download a complete family photo in under 60 seconds.
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Process
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Why Choose Add Loved One to Photo
Natural-Looking Results
Matches the original photo's grain, lighting, and texture. Looks like one real moment, not a collage.
Built for Meaningful Use Cases
Designed for wedding, family, memorial, graduation, and tribute photos.
Fast Results
Generated in seconds. No watermark on final downloads.
No Photoshop Skills Needed
Upload two photos, click one button, get your result.
Private and Secure
Your photos do not train our AI. Auto-deleted after 30 days or manually at any time.
One-Time Credits
Pay only when you need it. No recurring subscription required.
Add Loved One to Photo vs Manual Services
Add Loved One to PhotoManual ServicesCost for one photo
Usually under $1 per image
$15 – $80+ on platforms like Etsy (depending on complexity)Time to first result
Usually within a minute
Often 1–3 days, sometimes longerEase of use
No Photoshop skills needed
Requires working with an editor and explaining the editPrivacy
Photos auto-deleted after 30 days. Not used for training.
Varies by provider. Review their policy before uploading.Best for
Family, memorial, wedding, and graduation photos
Complex composites, difficult restorations, or highly specific revision requestsTrade-offs
Faster and easier to try right away
More flexible for detailed custom instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Upload your family photo and a clear photo of your loved one. Click "Add Loved One to Photo." Our tool merges them into the scene with matched lighting, perspective, and skin tone. The process takes under 60 seconds. No editing skills needed. The result is ready to download, print, or share immediately.
Yes. A common use case. Our tool handles wedding group portraits well and produces natural-looking results that families frame and display. It works whether the person passed recently or many years ago.
Yes. Our tool adjusts scale, lighting, and perspective to fit the person into the group naturally. For the most natural result, add one person at a time. Each round takes under 60 seconds. This also works for living people who could not attend the event.
Yes. Add one person per round for the most natural result. Each round takes under 60 seconds. There is no limit to how many rounds you can do on the same base photo. Families often use this to add two or more absent members one at a time.
Yes. Our tool works with old printed photos, low-resolution scans, slightly damaged images, and photos from any era. Just upload the best version you have. Even a phone snapshot of an old print works. The tool adapts to different photo qualities and matches the result to the style of your base photo.
High-resolution output ready for printing and framing. Our tool generates natural-looking results with consistent lighting and realistic skin tones. No watermark on final downloads. The output quality matches what you would expect from a professional photo edit.
Under 60 seconds. Upload two photos, click one button, download your result. No waiting, no queue.
Many families use this tool to create a tribute or keepsake. Adding a loved one to a wedding portrait, holiday card, or family gathering photo is a meaningful way to honor their memory. The goal is a calm, natural result, not something exaggerated or artificial. Families have been creating memorial portraits for generations. This is simply a modern way to continue that tradition.
Your photos do not train our AI. We process uploaded images only to create your result. We do not sell or share your photos with any third party. Uploaded and generated photos are automatically deleted after 30 days. You can also delete them manually at any time from your account.
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