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Halloween AI Costume from Your Own Reference: Two-Photo Guide

Use a portrait and a style reference to create your Halloween look. Real results, identity checks, upload steps and paid-credit pricing.

By ZNIX AI Editorial · AI model documentation & workflow guides
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A Halloween creation can start with an everyday photo or a look you have saved. Decide what you want to make, then choose the right references and workflow.

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Portrait
Portrait
Style reference
Style reference
Actual output
Actual output

The examples use fictional AI adults and real generated outputs. Results vary with inputs. Style reference: T Leish / Pexels

What does each image do?

Image 1 supplies the person’s identity, face and hair. Image 2 supplies styling: clothing, makeup, background or lighting. Its face is not the identity target. The task is a portrait transformation, not a collage of two people or a pixel-perfect costume copy.

Choose references that make the task clear

Use an evenly lit portrait of one adult with a clear, visible face. Avoid crowds, heavy blur and face coverings. For the style image, make the desired details visible: clothing for an outfit change, scenery for a background change. Use material you have permission to use; the references need not show the same person.

From upload to download

Open the custom creation section. Upload to the separate portrait and style slots. Choose the details to borrow and optionally add a note such as “keep my hair, change only the outfit.” Confirm the quote, generate, compare all three images, check the face and hands, then download the original file.

Why the model matters

Our Qwen trials accepted both images but over-borrowed the style subject’s hair and appearance. The current entry uses Nano (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image). The displayed real example retains dark hair from the portrait and borrows the witch hat, outfit and pumpkin setting. This is evidence from specific tests, not a guarantee for every input.

Review the result before sharing

Check likeness first, followed by hair, hands and anatomy. If the style subject’s appearance creeps in, narrow the selected styling to clothing or background and specify which features to keep. Regenerating after changes is a new paid task; downloading an existing output does not incur another generation charge.

Free prompts, clearly priced generation

Copying prompts is free. Template photos and videos follow their live studio quotes. Dual-reference custom creation costs 99 paid credits per image, using purchased packs or subscription credits only. Free grants, check-in and referral credits cannot pay for this service or top up an insufficient paid balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my own photo?
Yes. Template looks use your clear photo; custom creation adds a separate style reference. Use photos you have permission to edit.
How many references does custom creation need?
Two: a clear adult portrait and a style reference. The portrait supplies identity; the second guides selected clothing, makeup, background and lighting.
Can I use free credits for custom creation?
No. Custom dual-reference creation costs 99 paid credits per image, from purchased packs or subscriptions. Free grants, check-in and referral credits cannot pay or top up the balance. Template photos and videos follow their separate live quotes.
Is exact facial identity guaranteed?
No. The model is instructed to preserve identity, but faces, hair and framing may change. Inspect your output; regeneration after changes is a new paid task.
Are downloads and animation charged separately?
Downloading an existing result does not add a generation charge. Animation or a story video is a new task with a separate quote.

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