Published October 4, 2026
Editing Templates Guide: Background Swaps, Portraits, Posters
Gemini editing templates: upload a photo, describe the change — background swaps, product shots, stylized portraits.
Gemini isn’t just for generating images from scratch — its editing mode (upload a photo + describe the change) is where templates shine.
Background swaps
Upload a product or portrait photo, then: “replace background with a soft studio gradient, keep the subject’s lighting natural.” Instant clean product shots and profile pictures.
Stylized portraits
“Turn this selfie into a cinematic portrait, dramatic side lighting, blurred city background.” Works best with well-lit source photos.
Poster and thumbnail layouts
Describe the layout, not just the vibe: “YouTube thumbnail, shocked expression left, bold empty space right for text, high contrast.” Leave room for titles — AI text rendering is still unreliable, so add your own text in an editor after.
The golden rule
One clear change per prompt. Stack changes across turns instead of one mega-prompt.
Generation prompts: the formulas post. Overview: Viral Pur.