The embodiments of the invention disclose a picture processing method and apparatus, and relates to the technical field of image processing. The method comprises the following steps: obtaining image information of a calibration motion object from a field depth graph generated at a shooting preview state; according to the image information of the calibration motion object, identifying the calibration motion object in a basic image shot by a user; dividing the basic image into a motion object area and a basic area; according to the image information of the calibration motion object, identifying the calibration motion object in a subsequent image shot by the user; and merging the motion object area in the subsequent image with the basic area of the basic image so as to update the subsequent image. According to the technical scheme provided by the embodiments of the invention, in the basic image and the subsequent image, no matter whether the position of the calibration motion object changes, the calibration motion object can be accurately identified, and a finally generated GIF image is enabled to better satisfy the shooting demand of the user.