- AI Replace
Replace objects in photos with our powerful AI Replace tool
Reimagine any photo without expensive reshoots or complex editing. Use AI to replace elements, remove distractions, and fine-tune details from a simple text prompt with Canva’s Magic Edit.
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How to replace objects in photos with AI
Upload your image
Select the “Upload your image” button or easily drag and drop your files into the section.
Edit your design
Make some quick touch-ups on your image by using Magic Edit to replace elements with simple text prompts.
Download your design
Finally, download your new image in high-quality JPG, PNG, or another format.
Replace any part of your image in seconds
Create scroll-stopping images for your online store, social media, or simply for keeps. Use Canva’s Magic Edit to erase or replace anything in your image that looks out of place. Change the color of a dress, remove a photobomber in the background, or swap a cozy mug for a steaming coffee cup. Just brush over the area, describe what you’d like to see instead, and let AI replace elements in seconds.
Seamlessly edit for any purpose
Transform your photos from good to great for any purpose. With AI replace, you can replace a cloudy sky with a golden hour glow, swap a t-shirt for a suit for a more professional headshot, or turn a cluttered countertop into a clean, minimalist backdrop for your product shots. Achieve seamless, realistic edits that blend naturally into your image while preserving the original lighting and shadows.
Explore more tools to get the job done
Refine and replace elements in photos to match your vision, then enhance them further with Canva’s AI-powered photo editor(opens in a new tab or window). Extend your image in any direction with Magic Expand(opens in a new tab or window), or remove unwanted distractions with Magic Eraser(opens in a new tab or window). Short on time? Improve image quality in one click with the AI Image Upscaler(opens in a new tab or window). Get the job done faster with all the tools and features you need in one seamless workflow.
How to replace objects in images with AI
Frequently asked questions
- AI replace lets you edit specific parts of an image with simple text prompts. Simply upload your photo, brush over the area you want to change, and describe what you’d like to see instead. The AI then generates a realistic replacement that blends naturally into your image while preserving the original lighting, shadows, and overall look.
- Yes, you can use the brush tool to paint over the part of your image you’d like to edit. Alternatively, choose the “Click” option to automatically detect individual elements, then select the specific object you want to replace.
- You can replace a wide range of elements in your photo, including people, objects, backgrounds, clothing, hairstyles, and accessories. For best results, use clear and detailed prompts so the edits blend naturally into your image.
- The exact time depends on the complexity of your image and your internet connection, but it usually takes just a few seconds.
- If you’re not satisfied with the replacement, tap Reset edits in the bottom-left corner. From there, you can refine your prompt with more detail to generate a result that better matches what you have in mind.