My AI photo looks wrong: 10 common problems and how to fix them
You wrote the prompt, waited, and the result is not what you wanted. It happens to everyone at first, and it is almost always fixable by changing the starting photo or how you describe the change.
- The face changes too much: add “keep the same face, age and hairstyle” and use a sharp, front-facing photo.
- It looks fake: ask for “looks like a real photo taken with a smartphone” and avoid words like “perfect” or “cinematic”.
- You cannot see the change: be more precise (colour, object, position) and ask for one change only.
- Too many things change: say what to keep (“the rest of the photo identical”).
- Hands or small details look odd: choose a photo where they are clearly visible and simpler.
- Text is wrong: AI renders text badly; add captions afterwards in another app.
- The photo is blurry or tiny: use a sharper, larger image.
- Several people, only one should change: say who (“the person on the left”).
- The light is inconsistent: describe the light too (“warm evening light”).
- The result is blocked: the request may contain something not allowed. Rephrase it simply and respectfully.
A simple way to improve
Change one thing at a time: the photo, the prompt or the request. If you do not see progress after two attempts, start again from a better photo and a shorter, more concrete prompt.