How to create this video
- 01Upload one photoAdd a clear photo of one adult with the face fully visible.
- 02CreateSelect Create image; there is nothing to type or choose.
- 03Download and shareOpen Library to download your ghost portrait.
What is a ghost in folklore?
A ghost is the spirit or image of a dead person that, in folklore, is believed to appear to the living. Ghost stories exist in almost every culture, and pale, see-through figures in old houses became the classic way to picture them. An AI ghost filter recreates that look from a photo of a living person; it is a visual effect, not evidence of anything paranormal.
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What does the ghost portrait look like?
The ghost portrait shows you as an apparition: the whole figure translucent and glowing pale blue-white, the hallway faintly visible through your body, wisps of mist trailing from your hair and clothes, floating dust and moonlight in an old Victorian hallway. The face shape, features, hairstyle and age stay recognizable, with no blood or wounds.
Photo tips
- One adult, face fully visible
- A calm or gentle smile looks eerier
- Full upper body shows the glow best
- Front-facing photos keep the likeness strongest
- Use photos of yourself or adults who agreed
Effect details
- Input
- 1 photo of one adult
- Output
- The same person as a translucent ghost
- Aspect ratio
- 3:4 portrait
- Resolution
- 1K
- Cost
- First image free with a watermark, then 20 credits
- Failed job
- Credits or the free image returned
Frequently asked questions
Your first image on LeafReel is free, so your first result costs nothing and carries a LeafReel watermark. Buy any credit pack and that same image unlocks as the original file without the watermark. Each image after that costs 20 credits.
Upload one clear photo and select Create image. The AI keeps your face and makes your whole figure translucent and glowing in a moonlit hallway.
Yes. The face shape, features, hairstyle and age come from your photo; the figure becomes see-through and glowing.
It is eerie rather than frightening, with no blood, wounds or jump-scare elements.
No. This page turns the person in the photo into the ghost. It does not add a second figure to your picture or make a video.
Yes. The ghost filter works any time of year, and it makes a ready-made Halloween profile picture, party invite or costume idea without any makeup.
Only of adults who agreed. Photos of children, celebrities or people who did not consent are not allowed, and results must not be used to mock or harass anyone.
LeafReel does not grant or guarantee commercial rights to results. You keep the rights you already hold in your photo; before selling or advertising with the image, check the model terms and get written permission from the person shown.
Each ghost portrait costs 20 credits after your free image. The $9.90 One Video pack has 600 credits, enough for 30 images; on Pro each works out to about $0.17.
A failed ghost job returns its 20 credits automatically, or, if it was your free image, you can try again for free.