Add Object to Photo
Add an object into an existing photo with lighting and shadows that match the scene.
What the Object Adder does
Sometimes a photo is almost right except for one missing item, whether that's a prop for a scene, a product staged next to something else, or a detail a listing photo needs. This tool takes an existing photo and inserts an object into it, matching the scene's lighting and shadow direction so the addition sits in the image instead of looking pasted on top. You name the object and roughly where it should go in the instruction box, upload the photo, and get one edited image back. It works best with a specific, clearly named object and a photo with visible light direction to match against.
See a sample result
Input: A phone photo of a woman smiling in her living room, standing in front of an empty wooden wall shelf, with a gray couch behind her. The instruction asks to add a white mug, a small jar and a potted fern to the shelf. The result looks similar to the image at the top of this page.
What changed
The shelf now holds a white mug on the left, a small cream jar in the middle and a fern in a terracotta pot on the right. All three sit on the shelf with small contact shadows, and they're slightly out of focus, matching the soft background blur of the original photo, so they read as part of the room rather than pasted on.
Things to check
- Scale and spacing. The mug and jar look right for the shelf depth; the fern is large enough that its leaves run off the top of the frame, so ask for a smaller plant if that looks crowded.
- The person can change too. This is a generative edit of the whole photo, not a cut-and-paste, so the woman's face, smile and hair can shift slightly. Compare them with the original.
- Light direction. The window light comes from the left, and the new objects are lit from the same side. Check this whenever the scene has a strong light source.
- Contact points. Where an object meets a surface is where a mismatch usually shows, so zoom in there first.
How it works
- 1
Upload the photo you want to add to
A photo with clear, consistent lighting gives the AI something to match when it renders shadows and highlights on the new object.
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Name the object and its placement in the instruction
Say exactly what to add and roughly where, for example a coffee mug on the left side of the table or a lamp behind the chair, so the AI knows what to build and where it belongs.
- 3
The AI inserts the object into the scene
It generates the object and blends it into the photo, aiming to match the scene's light direction, shadow softness, and scale so the addition looks like part of the original photo.
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Check edges, shadows, and scale
Look closely at where the new object meets its surroundings, its shadow direction, and whether its size looks right next to nearby objects, since generative insertion can miss on any of these.
Use cases
Product and listing photos
Add a prop or complementary item next to a product for a more complete-looking listing photo. Make sure the added item isn't something the buyer won't actually receive.
Real estate and interior staging
Add furniture accents, like a lamp or a plant, to a room photo to help it read as more furnished. Label virtually staged photos as such; many listing platforms and local rules require it, and buyers expect the room to match.
Creative composites
Insert props into a photo for a poster, invitation, or social post without needing the physical object on hand for the shoot.
Filling awkward empty space
Add an object to balance a composition that has an empty corner or table, rather than reshooting the photo.
Tips for better results
- Name the object specifically, including color or material if it matters, rather than a vague description like 'something nice'.
- Say roughly where the object should go, using a clear reference point like 'on the left side of the table'.
- Use a photo with a visible, consistent light source so the AI has something to match shadows against.
- Avoid asking for objects that would need to interact physically with a person, like something being held, since contact points are the hardest part to get right.
- Check the shadow and contact edge closely afterward, since that's the most common spot for a mismatch.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose exactly what object gets added?
Yes, name the object directly in the instruction box, including details like color or size if they matter, and the AI generates that specific item.
Will the shadows and lighting actually match the photo?
The AI aims to match the scene's light direction and shadow softness, but always check the result, since mismatched lighting is the most common issue with inserted objects.
Can I use this for a product listing photo?
You can, but only add objects that accurately represent what a buyer will actually receive, since listing photos need to match the real product.
Can I add more than one object at a time?
Describe multiple objects and their placements in the same instruction, and the AI attempts all of them in one result rather than one object per run.
Can I upload more than one photo?
You can add more than one image, for example a scene photo and a reference photo of the object, and they combine into a single result. Each run uses credits.
What if the added object looks out of place?
Run it again with a more specific instruction about placement, scale, or lighting (each run uses credits), since vague instructions tend to produce objects that float or don't match the scene.
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