ImgCraftHow to Edit Images with AI: Step-by-Step Tutorial (2026)
AI image editing used to require expertise in Photoshop or GIMP. In 2026, anyone can make professional edits in seconds using natural language prompts. This tutorial walks you through everything.
What Can AI Image Editing Do?
Before we dive into the how, here's what's possible: - Remove or replace backgrounds — one click, no manual selection - Enhance photo quality — fix lighting, sharpen, upscale resolution - Change artistic style — turn photos into paintings, cartoons, or anime - Remove unwanted objects — erase people, text, or clutter - Add or modify elements — change clothing, add accessories, alter scenes - Generate entirely new images — describe what you want in words
Getting Started: Your First AI Edit
Step 1: Open an AI Editor Go to [ImgCraft's editor](/editor). No download or account needed for your first try.
Step 2: Choose Your Mode - **Generate mode** — create images from text descriptions - **Edit mode** — modify an existing image with prompts
Step 3: Upload Your Image (Edit Mode) Click "Upload" and select any image from your device. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP.
Step 4: Describe Your Edit Type what you want to change in natural language: - "Remove the background and make it white" - "Make this photo look like a watercolor painting" - "Remove the person in the background" - "Change the sky to a dramatic sunset"
Step 5: Generate and Download Click Generate. Your edited image appears in seconds. Download in PNG or JPG.
Common Editing Tasks — Tutorials
Background Removal The most popular AI edit. Perfect for e-commerce, profiles, and presentations.
- . Go to Remove Background
- . Upload your image
- . AI automatically detects the subject and removes the background
- . Download with transparent background (PNG)
Pro tip: After removing, use Background Changer to place your subject in any scene.
Photo Enhancement Fix dark, blurry, or low-quality photos automatically.
- . Go to Photo Enhancer
- . Upload your photo
- . AI improves lighting, sharpness, color balance, and noise
- . Compare before/after and download
Style Transfer Transform photos into artwork.
- . Go to Style Transfer
- . Upload your photo
- . Choose a style: oil painting, watercolor, anime, cartoon, sketch, and 50+ more
- . Or write a custom prompt: "Studio Ghibli style, warm colors, soft lighting"
Image Upscaling Increase image resolution without losing quality.
- . Go to Image Upscaler
- . Upload a low-resolution image
- . AI enlarges it 2× or 4× while adding realistic detail
- . Download the high-res version
Advanced Techniques
Prompt Chaining Make multiple edits in sequence: 1. First: "Remove the background" 2. Then: "Place the subject on a beach at sunset" 3. Finally: "Apply warm cinematic color grading"
Inpainting (Selective Editing) Target specific areas: "Replace only the sky with northern lights." AI keeps everything else untouched.
Batch Workflows For e-commerce or content creation, process multiple images with the same prompt. Upload, edit, download — repeat.
Tips for Better Results
- . Be specific — "slightly brighten" vs. "fix lighting" gives more predictable results
- . Start simple — make one change at a time
- . Use reference styles — "in the style of Wes Anderson" or "like a Pixar movie poster"
- . High-quality input — better source photos produce better edits
- . Iterate — don't expect perfection on the first try; refine your prompt
Pricing for AI Editing
ImgCraft offers flexible options: - Free: 1 image/day (720p, watermark) - Basic: $9.9/month — 100 images, no watermark - Pro: $19.9/month — 400 images, priority processing - Max: $49.9/month — 1,500 images, fastest speed - Credit packs: Starting at $9.99 for 80 images (no subscription)