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How to Remove Reflections from Photos

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Quick Answer

To remove a reflection from a photo, upload your image to EditThisPic and describe the issue: 'remove the reflection in the glass' or 'erase the glare on the window.' The AI identifies the reflected light or image and removes it while preserving the surface underneath. Free, no signup.

Shoot Through Glass Without the Glare

Reflections are one of the most common photo problems. You shoot through a store window and catch your own reflection. You photograph a framed picture and the glass bounces flash back at you. A mirror in the background reveals something you did not intend to show. Traditionally, fixing these requires advanced Photoshop techniques like frequency separation or careful cloning. AI simplifies this to a single text prompt.

Types of Reflections the AI Can Fix

  • Window reflections showing people or street scenes behind the photographer
  • Flash glare bouncing off glass frames, screens, or glossy surfaces
  • Mirror reflections revealing the photographer or unwanted background
  • Car window reflections obscuring the interior or passengers
  • Glasses glare creating white spots over someone's eyes
  • Water reflections on puddles or wet surfaces (when unwanted)

How AI Reflection Removal Works

The AI analyzes the image to separate the reflection layer from the actual surface content. For a window shot, it identifies which visual information is behind the glass (what you want) and which is reflected on its surface (what you don't). It then suppresses or removes the reflection while enhancing the underlying image. The result looks like the photo was taken without any glass in the way.

Perfect for Real Estate and Product Photos

Real estate photographers constantly fight window reflections in interior shots—trees and sky bouncing off glass when shooting toward windows, or the photographer's reflection in bathroom mirrors. Product photographers deal with glare on packaging, screens, and glossy surfaces. AI reflection removal cleans these up without reshooting, saving hours of manual retouching per listing or catalog.

Tips for Best Results

Be specific about which reflection to remove. 'Remove the reflection in the window on the left' is better than just 'fix reflections' when there are multiple glass surfaces. For strong flash glare that creates a white hotspot, try 'remove the flash glare and restore the detail underneath.' If the reflection is subtle, point the AI to it: 'erase the faint reflection of the camera in the TV screen.'

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Upload Your Photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. Works with window shots, mirror photos, glass-covered frames, product shots on glossy surfaces, and more.

2

Describe the Reflection

Type what you see: 'remove the reflection in the window,' 'erase the glare on the glass frame,' or 'fix the mirror reflection showing the photographer.' You can tap the reflection to place a marker.

3

Check the Clean Surface

Zoom in on the area where the reflection was. The surface should look natural—whether it's clear glass, a clean mirror, or a glare-free product shot.

4

Refine Remaining Spots

If faint ghosting remains, follow up: 'also remove the faint reflection near the top of the window.' Complex reflections sometimes need two passes to fully clean.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your photo to EditThisPic and type 'remove the reflection in the window.' The AI separates the reflected image from what's behind the glass and erases the reflection layer. Works for storefronts, car windows, and interior shots.
Yes. Describe what you see: 'remove the person reflected in the mirror' or 'erase the photographer's reflection.' The AI will replace the reflection with a clean mirror surface or a natural-looking background.
Absolutely. Type 'remove the flash glare on the frame' or 'erase the white glare spot.' The AI removes the hotspot and attempts to restore the underlying image detail. Works best when the glare doesn't cover critical areas entirely.
Yes. Use the prompt 'remove the glare from the glasses' or 'fix the reflection on the lenses.' The AI reconstructs the eyes behind the lenses. Works best with light glare; dense white-out reflections covering both eyes may need follow-up edits.
Describe the specific reflection: 'remove the tree reflection on the car hood' or 'clean the reflections off the chrome bumper.' The AI handles metallic and glossy surface reflections well, though it preserves natural specular highlights that make surfaces look realistic.
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