What should I prepare before starting?

Prepare a clear source image that you have permission to use. Add references where needed and describe the exact changes, along with identities, positions, and details to preserve.

How is this different from changing facial expression generally?

This page focuses on a natural smile. A broader expression study can compare surprise, concentration, concern, or other moods, each of which changes different parts of the face.

Does generation use credits?

Generation uses credits. Check the selected model’s price and your plan before generating. Regenerating a variation also uses credits; review the first result before making more.

Add Smile to Photo AI

Name: Pixo
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Author: Pixo

Explore a more relaxed smile in a portrait while keeping the person recognizable. Choose a subtle expression change and compare it with the original face.

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Generation uses credits. Check the selected model’s price and your plan before generating.

Shape the creative brief

Smile intensity

Choose a closed-mouth smile or a gently visible smile rather than an unspecified grin.

Whole-face expression

Keep the eyes and cheeks consistent with the requested mood.

Identity anchors

Preserve facial proportions, hair, age appearance, and lighting.

Two prompts to start with

Use these written examples as a starting point. Adapt the subject and references to your project; generated results will vary.

First direction

Edit my headshot to add a subtle closed-mouth smile. Preserve my face shape, hairstyle, skin texture, head position, and background. Keep the expression relaxed and believable.

Another approach

Using my portrait, soften the neutral expression into a gentle natural smile with slightly raised cheeks. Avoid exaggerated teeth or changes to the eyes and facial proportions.

Finishing the result

Expression edits may redraw facial details. Keep the source photo and use careful manual retouching if exact likeness or documentary accuracy is essential.

How to get started with Add Smile to Photo AI

Prepare the source references

Choose a closed-mouth smile or a gently visible smile rather than an unspecified grin.

Open the image Playground

Choose Nano Banana 2 in Pixo. Add the source photo or sketch and describe what should change and what should stay. Add another reference if needed, then choose a supported output size.

Generate and compare

Inspect teeth if visible, lip shape, cheek symmetry, eye expression, and any changes to facial identity.

Prepare the final artwork

Expression edits may redraw facial details. Keep the source photo and use careful manual retouching if exact likeness or documentary accuracy is essential.

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Add Smile to Photo AI: questions and answers

Inputs, creative control, and finishing your project.

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Generation uses credits. Check the selected model’s price and your plan before generating.