Using the Smart Edit Tool

Smart Edit lets you make targeted edits just by typing what you want to change. Instead of using masks, brushes, or sliders, you can describe an update like replacing the background, removing an object, changing the color of clothing, adding dramatic lighting, or turning a photo into an illustration. Smart Edit applies the changes you describe while keeping the rest of your image as close to the original as possible.

Whether you're editing product photos, portraits, fashion images, or creative projects, Smart Edit makes it easy to achieve professional-looking results with just a few words.

How to Use Smart Edit

Step 1: Open your photo in BeFunky's Photo Editor and select Smart Edit, located under Essentials in the Edits tab.

Step 2: Enter a prompt describing the changes you'd like to make to your image. The more specific your instructions are, the better Smart Edit can understand and apply the edit.

Step 3: Select Generate to preview the edit.

Step 4: Adjust the Variation and Fidelity settings to fine-tune the result. Variation lets you explore different versions of an edit, while Fidelity controls how closely the result resembles the original image.

Step 5: Click Apply to save your changes.

Step 6: Continue editing your image or add additional effects and enhancements. When you're finished, be sure to save your project.

Quick Prompt Guide

Use these prompt templates as a starting point when you're not sure how to describe an edit. Simply replace the bracketed text with details specific to your image.

You can copy and paste any of these prompt patterns into the prompt box and customize them to fit your image.

• Background swap: Replace the background with [description].
• Object addition: Add [element] to [location in the scene].
• Object removal: Remove [element].
• Object replacement: Replace [element] with [new element]. Same position, same lighting.
• Style transfer: Turn this [photo/image] into [style]. [Optional: one specific visual quality].
• Lighting/weather: Turn this into [condition]. [Optional: one specific visual detail].
• Color change: Change [element] from [current color] to [#hex]. Keep [detail] unchanged.
• Material change: Make [element] look like it's [material description].
• Clothing color: Change the [garment] to [#hex] while preserving [detail].
• Pose/gaze: The [subject] is now [final state].

Best Practices for Getting the Results You Want

Writing effective prompts is the key to getting the best results from Smart Edit. Vague instructions can lead to unexpected results, while specific descriptions help Smart Edit understand exactly what you'd like to change.

1. Describe what to change—and what to keep.
Smart Edit focuses on the areas you describe, but being explicit can help produce more accurate results. If you're changing one part of an image, mention what should remain unchanged as well.

Example: "Replace the background with a snowy forest. Keep the subject exactly as is."

2. Be specific about the result you want.
General requests like "make it look better" or "more professional" can be interpreted in many ways. Instead, describe the visual outcome you'd like to achieve.

Example: Instead of "improve the lighting," try "add soft diffused daylight from the upper left with no harsh shadows."

3. Start simple and refine as needed.
Smart Edit can handle multiple changes in a single prompt, but you’ll often get better results by making one major change at a time.

4. Clearly identify the element you want to edit.
Name the object directly whenever possible. Avoid vague references that could be interpreted in multiple ways.

Example: Instead of "change the object on the left," try "change the blue ceramic vase on the left."

If there are multiple people or objects in the image, be as specific as possible.

Example: Instead of “change her shirt color,” try “change the shirt color of the woman standing on the left.”

5. Use hex codes for precise color changes.
If color accuracy is important, use a hex color code instead of a color name. This is especially useful for brand colors, product photography, and matching color palettes.

Example: "Change the bag strap to #3D5A80."

Common Prompting Mistakes and How to Improve Them

Use the examples below as a quick reference when writing your prompts.

Examples 

Now that you've seen how effective prompts are structured, here are some real-world examples that demonstrate how Smart Edit can be used for different types of edits. The examples below show how adding more detail can help create more accurate and consistent edits.

Background Replacement

Swap out the background while leaving the subject in place. This is great for product photography, portrait touch-ups, and creative compositing.

Example Prompt: "Replace the background with a clean white seamless studio backdrop."

Why it works: The prompt describes the new background clearly while keeping the subject in place. The more visual detail you give the new setting, the more realistic the result.

Object Add, Remove, and Replace

Add new elements, erase unwanted ones, or swap one object for another. The key is naming the target element clearly.

Example Prompt: "Add a steaming ceramic mug of coffee on the wooden table to the left of the laptop."

Example Prompt: "Remove the lamp in the right corner."

Example Prompt: "Replace the sunflowers in the left vase with dried pampas grass."

Why it works: Each prompt names the specific element and the desired outcome. For replacements, anchoring unchanged details, such as the same position and same lighting, helps Smart Edit stay faithful to the original scene.

Style and Mood Transfer

Transform the visual style or overall aesthetic of an image, such as turning a photo into an illustration, changing color to black and white, or creating a film-inspired look.

Example Prompt: "Turn this photo into a hand-painted watercolor illustration."

Why it works: Style prompts work best when you name a recognizable aesthetic and add at least one specific visual quality.

Lighting, Weather, and Season

Shift the time of day, weather, or season in a scene. These prompts tend to be short and effective because atmospheric conditions carry a lot of implied visual information.

Example Prompt: "Turn this into a rainy evening scene."

Why it works: Short prompts work well here because atmospheric conditions carry strong visual meaning. Adding one or two specific details, such as wet reflections or snowflakes in the air, sharpens the result without overcomplicating the instruction.

Color and Material Changes

Recolor specific elements or transform their material entirely. Use hex codes when color accuracy matters.

Example Prompt: "Make the handbag look like it's woven from natural rattan."

Example Prompt: "Change the sneakers from white to #2D6A4F. Keep the sole white."

Why it works: Naming the specific element and its new color or material gives Smart Edit a precise target. For color changes, hex codes eliminate ambiguity. For material changes, a natural-language description is usually enough for textures like rattan, marble, or brushed metal.

Clothing and Accessories

Change garment colors, swap outfits, or adjust accessories. This is especially useful for fashion and e-commerce workflows.

Example Prompt: "Change the dress color to deep burgundy (#6D1A36) while preserving all pleating and stitching."

Why it works: Clothing edits benefit from hex codes for brand-accurate colors. When the garment has visible texture or detail, such as pleating, stitching, or lace, asking Smart Edit to preserve those details keeps the result cleaner and more realistic.

Pose and Expression

Adjust where a subject is looking or shift their expression. Describe the end state, not the motion.

Example Prompt: "Shift the model so she is looking slightly to the right of the camera."

Why it works: Describing the final state, such as "looking directly into the camera," is more reliable than describing the action, such as "turn their head." Smart Edit focuses on the desired result rather than the movement needed to achieve it.