What photos work best for a good merge?

Use a clear, well-lit photo where the person's face is visible. A solo portrait works best. Old photos work too — even black-and-white.

How long does it take?

Free preview: ~20 seconds. Full 4-variant package: 60–90 seconds. You'll see it being made — no waiting in your inbox.

Are my photos safe? Do you store them?

Your photos are encrypted in transit and at rest. We use them only to generate your result, keep them securely for up to 180 days so you can re-download your results, then delete them automatically. You can also delete them yourself anytime from your account. We never share, sell, or train on your photos.

Why 4 variants instead of just 1?

Everyone's eye is different. One variant will look right to you. The other 3 give you options — or you can share them with family and let them choose.

Does it work with old or blurry photos?

Often yes, especially if the face is recognizable. Blurry originals may produce softer results. We recommend the highest-quality photo you can find.

What if the result doesn't look right?

You get 4 variants to choose from. If you're not satisfied, your plan includes up to 3 free redos with a different photo.

Can I print the merged photo?

Yes — your high-res variants are print-ready. Canvas prints are coming soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about how the photo merge works. More questions? Email hello@addfamilyphoto.com.

Real Stories

My father passed away three years before my wedding, so having him included in our family portrait meant more than I can explain. The final image looked natural and respectful—not like someone had simply been pasted into the photo. My mother cried when she saw it.

Emily Carter

My grandfather never had the chance to meet my daughter. I uploaded an older photo of him and a recent photo of the baby, and the result gave our family something we never thought we could have. His face still looked like him, which was the most important part for us.

Rachel Thompson

I was worried the AI would beautify my mother or make her look much younger. Instead, it kept her familiar expression, wrinkles, and gentle smile. The photo feels like her, not an idealized version of her.

Sophia Martinez

The only photo we had of my grandmother was faded and slightly damaged. I did not expect it to work well with a modern family photo, but the lighting and color were matched surprisingly well. It now looks like everyone was photographed together.

Daniel Kim

My mother passed away before I graduated from college. Seeing her standing beside me in my graduation portrait was emotional, but also comforting. The positioning, height, and lighting looked believable enough that the image felt like a real family photograph.

Olivia Bennett

I made this as an anniversary gift for my parents, adding my late sister to a recent family portrait. They were completely silent when they opened it, then spent a long time looking at every detail. It became much more than a photograph for our family.

Natalie Brooks

My father passed away three years before my wedding, so having him included in our family portrait meant more than I can explain. The final image looked natural and respectful—not like someone had simply been pasted into the photo. My mother cried when she saw it.

Emily Carter

My grandfather never had the chance to meet my daughter. I uploaded an older photo of him and a recent photo of the baby, and the result gave our family something we never thought we could have. His face still looked like him, which was the most important part for us.

Rachel Thompson

I was worried the AI would beautify my mother or make her look much younger. Instead, it kept her familiar expression, wrinkles, and gentle smile. The photo feels like her, not an idealized version of her.

Sophia Martinez

The only photo we had of my grandmother was faded and slightly damaged. I did not expect it to work well with a modern family photo, but the lighting and color were matched surprisingly well. It now looks like everyone was photographed together.

Daniel Kim

My mother passed away before I graduated from college. Seeing her standing beside me in my graduation portrait was emotional, but also comforting. The positioning, height, and lighting looked believable enough that the image felt like a real family photograph.

Olivia Bennett

I made this as an anniversary gift for my parents, adding my late sister to a recent family portrait. They were completely silent when they opened it, then spent a long time looking at every detail. It became much more than a photograph for our family.

Natalie Brooks

Guides for the Photo You Have in Mind

Whichever photo you are completing, the free preview works the same way.

Completing a family photo

The full guide: what photos to prepare, what results to expect, and real stories from families who did it.

Family photo guide

Wedding photos

The walk down the aisle, the family portrait that was taken anyway — this guide covers that day specifically.

Wedding guide

Photos with your dad

Fathers are underrepresented in family albums because they were usually the ones taking the picture.

Father photo guide

A single portrait

Sometimes what you want is one good picture of them alone — clear, dignified, worth framing.

Portrait guide

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