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Common Image Editing Tasks - Step-by-Step Guides

Learn how to perform common AI image editing tasks: background removal, object manipulation, lighting adjustments, and more with Gemini Photo AI.

Common Image Editing Tasks

This guide covers the most common image editing tasks you can perform with Gemini Photo AI. Each section includes step-by-step instructions and example prompts.

Background Removal and Replacement

Removing Backgrounds

Remove backgrounds to isolate subjects or prepare for new backgrounds.

Step-by-Step:

  1. Upload your image
  2. Enter prompt: "Remove the background, keep only the main subject"
  3. Generate the edit
  4. Review and download

Example Prompts:

Remove the background completely, keep only the person in the foreground

Remove background, isolate the product, clean white background

Remove the background, keep the subject sharp and detailed

Replacing Backgrounds

Replace existing backgrounds with new scenes or colors.

Step-by-Step:

  1. Upload your image
  2. Describe the new background you want
  3. Generate the edit
  4. Review the result

Example Prompts:

Replace the background with a beach sunset scene, keep the subject unchanged

Change background to a modern office setting, professional environment

Replace background with a gradient blue sky, keep the foreground subject

Background Enhancement

Enhance or modify existing backgrounds without full replacement.

Example Prompts:

Blur the background, keep the subject in sharp focus

Make the background more vibrant and colorful, enhance colors

Darken the background, add dramatic lighting to the subject

Face Enhancement and Retouching

Portrait Enhancement

Improve portrait photos with natural-looking enhancements.

Step-by-Step:

  1. Upload portrait photo
  2. Describe desired enhancements
  3. Generate edit
  4. Review results

Example Prompts:

Enhance the portrait, smooth skin naturally, brighten eyes, improve lighting

Professional portrait retouching, natural skin texture, enhance facial features

Improve portrait quality, better lighting, enhance details, professional look

Expression Adjustments

Modify facial expressions subtly.

Example Prompts:

Make the expression more friendly and approachable, natural smile

Adjust expression to be more confident and professional

Age Modification

Subtle age adjustments (use responsibly).

Example Prompts:

Make the person look slightly younger, natural appearance

Lighting Adjustments

Improving Lighting

Fix lighting issues in photos.

Step-by-Step:

  1. Upload image with lighting issues
  2. Describe desired lighting
  3. Generate edit

Example Prompts:

Improve the lighting, make it brighter and more natural, reduce harsh shadows

Add soft natural lighting, eliminate dark areas, professional lighting setup

Enhance lighting, golden hour effect, warm and inviting atmosphere

Creating Lighting Effects

Add specific lighting effects.

Example Prompts:

Add dramatic rim lighting, create depth and dimension

Soft studio lighting, professional portrait lighting setup

Natural window light, soft and diffused, eliminate harsh shadows

Color Temperature Adjustments

Modify the warmth or coolness of lighting.

Example Prompts:

Warm up the lighting, add golden tones, cozy atmosphere

Cool down the lighting, add blue tones, modern aesthetic

Color Correction and Grading

Color Enhancement

Improve color vibrancy and accuracy.

Example Prompts:

Enhance colors, make them more vibrant and saturated, professional color grading

Improve color accuracy, natural skin tones, balanced color palette

Color correction, fix white balance, natural colors

Color Grading Styles

Apply specific color grading styles.

Example Prompts:

Apply cinematic color grading, warm tones, film look

Vintage color grading, muted colors, nostalgic feel

Modern color grading, vibrant and punchy colors, contemporary look

Object Addition and Removal

Removing Objects

Remove unwanted objects from photos.

Step-by-Step:

  1. Upload image with unwanted object
  2. Describe what to remove
  3. Specify what to keep
  4. Generate edit

Example Prompts:

Remove the person in the background, keep everything else natural

Remove the trash can, fill the area naturally, seamless removal

Remove power lines from the sky, clean natural sky, no artifacts

Adding Objects

Add new elements to images.

Example Prompts:

Add a rainbow in the sky, natural and realistic, enhance the scene

Add flowers around the subject, natural placement, beautiful composition

Add a sunset in the background, warm colors, dramatic sky

Modifying Objects

Change existing objects.

Example Prompts:

Change the car color to blue, keep everything else the same

Make the building taller, maintain architectural style, natural proportions

Style Transfer

Applying Artistic Styles

Transform photos into different artistic styles.

Step-by-Step:

  1. Upload your photo
  2. Specify desired artistic style
  3. Generate transformation

Example Prompts:

Transform into watercolor painting style, soft colors, artistic interpretation

Apply oil painting style, rich textures, classical art aesthetic

Convert to anime style, vibrant colors, stylized appearance

Style Combinations

Combine multiple style elements.

Example Prompts:

Apply vintage film style with modern color grading, nostalgic yet contemporary

Watercolor style with realistic details, artistic and detailed

Detail Enhancement

Sharpening and Clarity

Improve image sharpness and detail.

Example Prompts:

Enhance details, sharpen focus, improve clarity, professional quality

Improve image sharpness, enhance fine details, crisp and clear

Texture Enhancement

Enhance textures in images.

Example Prompts:

Enhance fabric textures, make details more visible, improve quality

Improve surface textures, add depth and dimension, realistic details

Composition Adjustments

Cropping and Framing

Adjust composition through editing.

Example Prompts:

Improve composition, center the subject, better framing

Adjust composition, rule of thirds, balanced layout

Perspective Corrections

Fix perspective issues.

Example Prompts:

Correct perspective distortion, straighten lines, professional composition

Before and After Workflow

Step 1: Identify What Needs Editing

  • Review your image carefully
  • Note specific issues or desired changes
  • Plan your editing approach

Step 2: Write Clear Prompts

  • Be specific about changes
  • Mention what to keep
  • Include style preferences

Step 3: Generate and Review

  • Generate the edit
  • Compare with original
  • Check for quality issues

Step 4: Iterate if Needed

  • Refine prompt if needed
  • Regenerate for better results
  • Save when satisfied

Tips for Best Results

Be Specific

Bad: "make it better" Good: "improve lighting, enhance colors, sharpen details, professional quality"

Mention What to Keep

When removing or changing things:

  • Specify what should remain unchanged
  • Describe desired outcome clearly
  • Include style preferences

Use Appropriate Prompts

Match prompt complexity to task:

  • Simple tasks: Simple prompts
  • Complex edits: Detailed descriptions
  • Style changes: Include style terms

Common Challenges

Challenge: Unnatural Results

Solution: Be more specific, mention "natural" or "realistic"

Challenge: Over-editing

Solution: Use subtle language, mention "slight" or "subtle" changes

Challenge: Missing Details

Solution: Specify important details to preserve

Next Steps

Master these common editing tasks to transform your photos with AI!