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CASE 34
Reference Image Controls Character Expression
Control character expressions using reference images, maintaining character from one image while applying expressions from another image.
Example Result

Character Image
Upload character image to maintain identity
High-quality portrait recommended
Expression Reference
Upload expression reference image
Image with desired facial expression
Complete AI Prompt
Character reference from Image 1 / Change to the expression from Image 2
Expression Result
Your expression result will appear here
Upload both character and expression images to get started
Pro Tips
- • Use high-quality portrait images for best expression transfer results
- • Character image should have good lighting and clear facial features
- • Expression reference can be from any person or character
- • "High" preserve details maintains the original character's facial structure
- • Expression intensity controls how strong the new expression appears