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 adding a smile?

It covers a wider range of emotions and intensities. Name the expression and the facial changes you want; for a simple friendly portrait, the add-smile workflow is more focused.

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.

Change Facial Expression AI

Name: Pixo
Availability: InStock
Author: Pixo

Explore different facial expressions from one portrait while preserving the person's identity. Choose a specific emotion and make the change restrained enough to compare.

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

Shape the creative brief

A named expression

Specify concentration, mild surprise, concern, amusement, or another clear mood.

Intensity

Choose a subtle shift or a more visible expression rather than leaving strength undefined.

Identity anchors

Preserve facial structure, age appearance, hair, and camera angle.

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

Change my portrait from neutral to a mildly curious expression, with a small eyebrow lift and relaxed mouth. Preserve my facial proportions, hairstyle, head angle, skin texture, and light.

Another approach

Using my headshot, explore a focused thoughtful expression. Keep the same identity and gaze direction, with only a subtle change around the brows and lips. Avoid exaggeration.

Finishing the result

Generated expression changes may alter likeness. Review against the original and avoid presenting the edit as evidence of how someone felt in a real moment.

How to get started with Change Facial Expression AI

Prepare the source references

Specify concentration, mild surprise, concern, amusement, or another clear mood.

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

Check eyes, eyebrows, lips, teeth if visible, and whether the expression fits the same face without distortion.

Prepare the final artwork

Generated expression changes may alter likeness. Review against the original and avoid presenting the edit as evidence of how someone felt in a real moment.

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Change Facial Expression 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.