10 tips to blend images using AI 

You already know what you want the image to say, but the AI generator can’t read your mind! With Image to Image, you can guide the generator to blend existing images with precise, production-style cues that control subject priority, placement, and style consistency. 

Clear, literal instructions and aligned references give you reliable blends you can publish, animate, and upscale without wrestling the tool. 

AI image blender on Artlist 

With Artlist’s AI Image & Video Generators, you can create from scratch or elevate your existing visuals with precision and creativity. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is Image to Image, which lets you upload and blend up to three images into a single cohesive scene. Whether you’re merging environments, combining subjects, or fine-tuning style, mastering this feature gives you full creative control.

Here’s how to make your blended images look intentional, natural, and cinematic. Use the tips below to get clean results on the first pass, then iterate fast with targeted edits.

Tip 1: Describe changes precisely 

AI reads your words literally — so the more specific you are, the better your results. Instead of vague prompts like “combine the images,” tell the AI exactly what you want.

Prompt example:
Use:  “Put the hat on the table”
Don’t Use:  “Combine the images”

Precision eliminates confusion and keeps your composition aligned with your vision.

Tip 2: Be specific about placement

Think of your prompt as stage directions. Placement terms like “to the left,” “in the background,” or “beside the woman” help the AI build a spatially accurate scene. The clearer you are about what goes where, the less likely you’ll get a surreal or off-balance blend.

Tip 3: Name people and objects clearly

Avoid general terms like “everyone” or “the group.” These leave the AI guessing. Instead, identify each element directly.

Prompt example:
Use: “A man, woman, and child”
Don’t use:  “Everyone”

Clarity gives you control and ensures each subject gets rendered correctly.

Tip 4: Use concrete verbs

Action words create results you can count on. Skip abstract instructions like “transform” and go with strong, clear verbs like “replace,” “remove,” or “add.”

Prompt examples:
Use: “Replace the background with a mountain view”
Don’t use: “Transform the image into a mountain view”

Concrete verbs guide the AI decisively.

Tip 5: Specify what to keep the same

AI loves to reinvent, unless you tell it not to. When you’re working in a series or want continuity, specify which elements should stay untouched.

Prompt example:
“Keep the camera angle, position, and framing the same.”

This small instruction preserves consistency across multiple blended shots.

Tip 6: Use quotation marks for text edits

When editing embedded text (like signs, posters, or billboards), quotation marks help the AI recognize the difference between instructions and design elements.

Prompt example:
“In the poster, replace ‘For Sale’ with ‘Not for Sale.’”

Simple, clear, and foolproof.

Tip 7: Start with aligned references

The better your source images match, the better your image blend. Choose references with similar lighting, perspective, and style.

If you mix a high-contrast photo with a soft sketch, you will likely get uneven results. Keep your visual tone consistent for a seamless merge.

Tip 8:  Control style drift with weighted prompts

If one image matters more than the others, tell the AI. Weighted prompts let you prioritize what should dominate.

Prompt example:
“Keep the woman from image 1 as the main subject. Blend background from image 2 softly.”

This keeps your key subject intact and harmonizes secondary elements without overpowering them.

Tip 9: Think like a cinematographer

Bring a storytelling mindset to your prompts. Cinematic direction helps the AI stay grounded in realism and mood.

Prompt Examples: 

“Shot at eye level”
“Soft natural light, golden hour”
“Shallow depth of field”

These visual cues can dramatically elevate your image’s atmosphere.

Tip 10: Limit complexity in the first pass

The AI performs best when you build progressively. Instead of asking for ten changes in one go, start simple: blend first, then refine.

Try an iterative workflow:

1. First prompt: merge images cleanly.
2. Second prompt: fine-tune composition, lighting, and specific edits.

This approach produces more stable, cinematic results, with fewer surprises.

Ready to create your own seamless visuals?

With loads of quality AI models to choose from now is the best time to experiment, have fun, and turn your ideas into real images and videos. Check out all the AI tools on the Artlist AI Toolkit now. Using the Image to Image feature, turn multiple ideas into one striking image.