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How to Remove Power Lines from Photos

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Quick Answer

To remove power lines from a photo, upload your image to EditThisPic and type 'remove the power lines' or 'erase all wires from the sky.' The AI detects the lines, removes them, and fills in the sky or background behind them seamlessly. Works on landscapes, architecture, real estate photos, and travel shots. Free, no signup required.

Clean Wires and Cables from Any Landscape Photo

Power lines are one of the most common distractions in outdoor photography. A perfect sunset, a stunning building, a pristine mountain view—ruined by a web of black wires cutting across the frame. AI removal handles this precisely because power lines follow predictable patterns: thin, dark, linear shapes against lighter backgrounds.

Why AI Is Ideal for Wire Removal

Power lines are actually one of the easiest things for AI to remove. They're thin, they contrast against the sky, and the background behind them is usually uniform (sky gradients, clouds, foliage). Unlike removing a person where the AI has to reconstruct complex backgrounds, wire removal mostly involves continuing a smooth sky gradient or repeating a simple texture.

Common Wire Removal Scenarios

  • Landscape photography with power lines crossing the horizon
  • Real estate listing photos with utility wires over the property
  • Travel photos of landmarks with cables in the frame
  • Drone shots with transmission towers and power grids
  • Architectural photography with telephone lines along streets
  • Sunset and sunrise photos marred by overhead wires

Removing Poles and Towers Too

If you want to go further than just the wires, you can also ask the AI to remove utility poles and transmission towers. Describe it clearly: 'remove the power lines and the wooden pole on the right.' Poles against sky are straightforward. Poles that overlap buildings or trees require more careful reconstruction, but the AI handles most cases well.

Tips for the Cleanest Results

For photos with many overlapping wires, try removing them in stages: 'remove the thick power lines first' then 'remove the remaining thin wires.' If wires cross in front of detailed areas like tree branches, the AI may need a second pass to get the foliage texture right. Photos with clear blue or gradient skies produce the cleanest single-pass results.

Power Line Removal for Real Estate Photos

Real estate photographers routinely remove power lines from listing photos. A clean sky above a property makes the listing look more appealing and professional. Upload the exterior shot, type 'remove all power lines and wires from the sky,' and the AI delivers a clean image ready for the MLS listing. No Photoshop skills needed.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Upload Your Landscape or Exterior Photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. Works with any photo where power lines, cables, or wires are visible—landscapes, architecture, real estate, travel shots.

2

Describe the Wires to Remove

Type 'remove the power lines' or be more specific: 'erase all wires and cables from the sky.' If you also want poles removed, mention them: 'remove the power lines and utility poles.'

3

Check the Sky and Background

Zoom in where the lines were to verify the sky gradient or background looks natural. Pay attention to areas where wires crossed in front of trees or buildings.

4

Touch Up Any Remaining Lines

If thin wires remain, tap markers on them or describe their location: 'remove the thin wire still visible in the upper left.' A second pass usually catches everything.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A prompt like 'remove all power lines from the sky' handles multiple wires in a single pass. The AI detects the linear patterns and removes them all, filling in the sky behind them. For very dense wire clusters, a second pass may help catch anything the first edit missed.
Wires against sky are the easiest and produce the cleanest results. Wires crossing in front of trees, buildings, or mountains take more effort from the AI but still work well in most cases. The AI reconstructs the texture behind the wire based on what surrounds it.
Yes. Just mention both in your prompt: 'remove the power lines and the utility pole on the left.' Poles against open sky are straightforward. Poles overlapping houses or fences require more complex background reconstruction but typically come out clean.
Extremely. Real estate photographers frequently need power lines removed from exterior shots. Upload the listing photo, ask the AI to remove the wires, and you get a clean property image ready for MLS or marketing. No editing software needed.
Drone shots work well because they're typically high resolution with lots of sky. You can remove both the wires and the towers: 'remove the transmission tower and all power lines.' The AI fills in the landscape or sky behind them.
EditThisPic offers free edits with no account required. Upload your landscape photo and remove those distracting wires right now. No software to download or skills to learn.

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