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Replace a Page With Your Own Photo or Illustration

Yes — you can use your own real photos instead of the generated illustrations. The Replace tool lets you upload your own image and use it on the page in place of the current AI-generated artwork.

What Replace does

Replace swaps out the current page illustration and lets you upload your own image file instead.

This is the best option when:

  • you want to use a real family photo

  • you want to use your own drawing or illustration

  • you want a page to show an exact image instead of generated artwork

How to use Replace

  1. Open the page you want to update.

  2. Click the Edit tool in the bottom-right corner.

  3. Select Replace.

  4. Upload your image file.

  5. Use the crop editor to position and crop the image so it fits the page.

  6. Save your changes.

Once saved, your uploaded image will replace the current illustration on that page.

Can I use my own real pictures?

Yes.

You can upload your own real photos and use them instead of the generated illustrations.

This is a great option if you want your book to include actual family pictures, milestone photos, vacation pictures, or other meaningful real-life images.

Can I upload my own artwork?

Yes.

You can also upload your own:

  • illustrations

  • digital artwork

  • scanned drawings

As long as the file is supported, you can use it with Replace.

Supported file types

Replace currently supports:

  • PNG

  • JPG

Why do I need to crop the image?

After you upload your image, the app opens a crop editor so you can make sure it fits the page properly.

This helps you:

  • frame the image the way you want

  • avoid cutting off important faces or details

  • make the page look polished in the final book

When should I use Replace instead of Edit or Regenerate?

Use Replace when you want to use your own image file on the page.

Use Edit when you want the AI to make a small change to the current generated illustration.

Use Regenerate when you want the AI to create a brand-new illustration from scratch.

Tips for best results

  • Use a clear, high-quality image when possible.

  • Leave a little extra space around faces or important details in case cropping is needed.

  • If you are uploading artwork, center the main subject the way you want it to appear on the page.

  • Preview the crop carefully before saving.

FAQ

Can I really use my own real photo instead of the generated illustration?
Yes — absolutely. The Replace tool allows you to upload your own real image and use it on the page.

Can I upload my own illustration instead?
Yes. You can upload your own illustration or artwork as a PNG or JPG.

Will my uploaded image replace the AI art completely?
Yes. Replace swaps out the current page illustration with your uploaded image.

Can I use my own image on the cover too?
Yes. You can use Replace for the cover as well as for inside pages.

Do I have to crop the image?
You will be taken to a crop editor so you can fit the image correctly to the page before saving.

What file types can I use?
PNG and JPG.

Can I use Replace on any page?
You can use Replace on the page you are currently editing.

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