How to Add a Loved One to a Photo

"A simplified, 5-minute guide for beginners who want professional results without the learning curve."

Learning how to add a loved one to a photo used to require a degree in graphic design. Now, it requires an internet connection and about five minutes of your time.

This guide strips away the jargon and focuses on the fastest, most effective workflow for the average user.

The 4-Step "Speed Run"

Step 1: The "Cutout"

Don't try to erase the background manually. It takes forever and looks bad.

• Tool: Remove.bg (Web) or iOS "Lift Subject" (iPhone).
• Action: Upload photo → Download transparent PNG. Done in 10 seconds.

Step 2: The "Canvas"

You need a place to put your cutout.

• Tool: Canva or Instagram Stories (Yes, really).
• Action: Open your background photo.

Step 3: The "Merge"

Combine them.

• Action: Add your transparent PNG on top of the background. Resize it so the head size matches the other people in the photo.

Step 4: Save

Export at the highest quality possible.

Conclusion

That's it. You now know how to add a loved one to a photo in less time than it takes to brew a cup of coffee. It doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful.