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Add Deceased Loved One to Photo App

There is nothing to download. This page works like an app in the browser on your iPhone, Android phone, tablet or computer: choose two photos from your camera roll, and save the finished photo straight back to your phone.

Choose your photos

First photo free with an account · then 5 photos for $4.99, no subscription

Create your photo
Photo 1 is the photo you want them in. Photo 2 is a clear photo of your loved one, ideally showing their face and shoulders.
1. The photo to add them to
2. A photo of your loved one

JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB each. Old prints photographed with your phone work well.

Your photos are private, only used to make your picture, and deleted automatically after 30 days.

Your photo is usually ready in about a minute.

Only use photos of your own family and friends. Photos of public figures are not allowed.

An example
An elderly man in a sweater vest sitting alone on a wooden porch benchBlack and white 1960s portrait of an elderly woman with short curly hair in a knitted cardigan
The elderly man on the porch bench with the woman from the portrait sitting beside him in a green cardigan
An example made from the two photos above. Your photos will appear here.

Example

An elderly man in a sweater vest sitting alone on a wooden porch bench

1. The photo to add them to

Black and white 1960s portrait of an elderly woman with short curly hair in a knitted cardigan

2. A photo of the loved one

The elderly man on the porch bench with the woman from the portrait sitting beside him in a green cardigan
A recent photo of a grandfather on his porch, with his late wife sitting beside him again.

How it works

  1. Open this page in Safari, Chrome or any browser on your phone.
  2. Tap photo 1 and pick the photo you want them in, then tap photo 2 and pick a photo of your loved one. You can also take a photo of an old print with your camera.
  3. Tap the button and wait about a minute. Tap Download to save the photo to your phone.

Works on iPhone, Android and computers

  • iPhone and iPad: works in Safari and Chrome. Your downloaded photo can be saved to the Photos app from the share menu.
  • Android: works in Chrome, Samsung Internet and Firefox. Downloads go to your gallery or Downloads folder.
  • Computer: works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac or Chromebook.

Add it to your home screen

If you want it to feel like an app, add this page to your home screen. On iPhone, tap the share button in Safari and choose Add to Home Screen. On Android, open the Chrome menu and choose Add to Home screen or Install app.

Scanning an old photo with your phone

  • Take the photo out of its frame or album sleeve if you can, to avoid glare.
  • Lay it flat near a window in daylight and hold the phone straight above it.
  • Fill the screen with the photo, then crop away the edges before uploading.

Tips for the best result

  • Use a photo of your loved one where the face is clear, sharp and facing the camera, ideally head and shoulders.
  • Old prints are fine. Photograph them flat in daylight, without glare, and crop away the frame or album page.
  • Pick a group photo with a little room beside someone, so there is a natural place for them to stand or sit.
  • Photos taken outdoors or in soft, even light blend most naturally.
  • If the first result is not right, try another photo of your loved one. A different angle often looks more natural.

Questions

What is the best free app to add a deceased loved one to a photo?
Most "free" apps let you try a few edits and then ask you to subscribe. Here the first photo is free with a confirmed account and nothing needs to be installed: it works in the browser on iPhone, Android and computers. If you want to do it entirely by hand for free, GIMP or Photopea can cut a person out of one photo and blend them into another, which takes more time and practice.
Do I have to install anything?
No. Everything happens in your browser. There is no app store download and nothing is installed on your phone.
How do I add someone who passed away to a photo on my phone?
Open this page on your phone, choose the photo you want them in as photo 1 and a photo of your loved one as photo 2, and tap the button. After about a minute you can download the new photo to your camera roll.
How much does it cost?
Your first photo is free when you create an account and confirm your email. After that, photos come in one-time packs: 5 photos for $4.99, 15 for $9.99 or 40 for $19.99. One credit is one photo. There is no subscription, and you can also buy a pack without creating an account.
What happens to the photos I upload?
Your photos are only used to make your picture. They are kept private, are never shown to other visitors and are deleted automatically after 30 days. You can delete your account at any time.
What if the photo does not come out right?
If a generation fails, the credit is returned automatically. If the result is not what you hoped for, try a clearer photo of your loved one where the face is large and well lit, or a group photo with a little space beside someone. Small changes in the photos make a big difference.

More about adding a loved one to a photo

Your photos are safe with us

Your photos are only used to make your picture, are never shown to anyone else and are deleted automatically after 30 days. Photos of public figures and explicit content are refused automatically.