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Editorial Split Poster

Turn one photo into a 3:4 editorial split poster: faithful photo on top, tiny hand-drawn paper illustration below.

Vertical editorial split poster with a faithful portrait photo on top and a small hand-drawn paper illustration on textured off-white paper

About this preset

Editorial Split Poster turns one uploaded photo into a clean, art-zine style poster. The top half keeps your original photo as the focus, while the bottom half becomes a small hand-drawn paper-cover illustration inspired by the same image.

It is a good preset for portraits, outfit shots, travel photos, product moments, and creative social posts where you want something polished but still handmade.

What your poster looks like

The result is a vertical 3:4 design split into two equal halves. The upper half stays close to your original photo with a subtle editorial color grade, keeping the same person, pose, clothing, objects, and lighting as much as possible.

The lower half is a minimal illustration on rough white or warm off-white paper. It uses delicate lines, a few flat color shapes, and lots of empty space, with the drawn subject kept small and centered.

Choose a photo that gives the AI clear details

Use a clear photo where the main subject is easy to recognize. Portraits, half-body shots, full outfits, pets, objects, or a simple scene can all work well if the lighting is good and the subject is not too blurry.

For the strongest split-poster effect, avoid photos with very crowded backgrounds or tiny faces. The bottom illustration is intentionally simple, so strong shapes, recognizable clothing, and clear silhouettes help.

What to expect from the hand-drawn section

The illustration is not meant to copy every detail. It simplifies the most recognizable parts of your photo into a small paper-cover drawing using a limited palette pulled from the image.

If a short label fits naturally, the preset may add one small quiet line of text, but it will not force paragraphs or a busy magazine layout.

Made for saving and sharing

The poster format works well for social posts, profile features, moodboards, digital scrapbooks, and creative announcements. It feels editorial without losing the personal photo that started it.

After generation, you can download your result and share it as a finished poster-style image.

Editorial Split Poster FAQ

Will the preset change my face or identity?

It is designed to keep the person in the photo recognizable, with the same face, features, skin tone, age appearance, and natural proportions as much as possible. Like any AI result, small variations can happen.

What kind of photo works best?

A clear, well-lit photo with one main subject works best. Portraits, outfit photos, travel shots, pets, and simple object photos are good choices when the subject is easy to see.

Is the bottom half a detailed drawing?

No. The lower half is intentionally minimal, with a small centered hand-drawn subject, rough paper texture, imperfect lines, and only a few colors.

Can the poster include text?

Sometimes. If a short label suits the image, the preset may add a small quoted label. It is not designed for long captions, headlines, or custom text layouts.

Can I use a group photo?

You can, but simpler photos usually work better. With multiple people, the tiny illustration section may simplify the scene more heavily or focus on the most recognizable elements.

What size and layout is the result?

The preset creates a vertical 3:4 poster with the photo on the top half and the hand-drawn paper illustration on the bottom half.

Ready to try it?

Open the preset in the app, choose a clear photo, and create your photo.