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# How to edit a photo with AI

Begin with one specific change. A clear boundary between what changes and what stays makes the result easier to judge. Keep the original and every successful intermediate version of an important image.

[Try it on Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/?dl=kb_edit-photo#/canvas)

## Step by step

Upload a high-quality original and define the action: replace a background, remove an object, change clothing or adjust lighting.

List what stays: face, expression, product shape, lettering and camera position. Explain the role of each photo when using several.

Compare against the original at full size. If the edit changes too much, return to a good base and narrow the request instead of repairing an increasingly different version.

## Which model to use

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GPT Image 2.5

Flare for exploring ideas, Sunburst for demanding edits, with a shared image creation workflow.

](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/image/gpt-image-2-5/)[

Nano Banana

Change a photo's background, clothing or setting without describing the whole scene from scratch.

](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/image/nano-banana/)[

Seedream 5.0 Pro

Build a portrait or product scene from references, with format and input-photo count in mind.

](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/image/seedream-5-0-pro/)

## FAQ

Can I guarantee an unchanged background?

Generative editing does not guarantee pixel identity. Strict local retouching may require a graphics editor.

Why did the face change?

The model may have rebuilt the scene. Request one local change and use a clear portrait.

Do I need many photos?

Only when they add useful information. Extra references complicate the brief and sometimes affect the price.

[Try it on Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/?dl=kb_edit-photo#/canvas)