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How to Remove People from Photos

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Quick Answer

To remove a person from a photo, upload your image and describe who to remove: 'remove the person on the right' or 'delete the man in the background.' The AI erases them and fills the space with realistic background. Works on beaches, crowds, buildings—any scene. Free, no signup.

Remove Anyone from Any Photo

Photobombers, strangers in the background, even people you'd rather forget—AI can remove them cleanly. The key is describing WHO to remove clearly. The AI then reconstructs what's behind them, matching the surrounding scene.

How AI Person Removal Works

EditThisPic's AI identifies the person you describe, analyzes the surrounding background, and generates a realistic fill. It matches textures (grass, sand, brick), continues patterns, and adjusts lighting so the removed area blends seamlessly.

Common Removal Scenarios

  • Removing photobombers from vacation shots
  • Deleting strangers from family photos
  • Cleaning up crowded tourist location shots
  • Removing an ex from group photos
  • Eliminating distracting background people

Tips for Clean Removals

Describe the person specifically: 'the person in red on the left' works better than just 'the person.' If someone is overlapping the main subject, the AI may struggle—try cropping them out first. Simpler backgrounds (sky, grass, walls) fill more cleanly than complex patterns.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Upload Your Photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. Works with group photos, landscapes, street scenes—any image.

2

Describe Who to Remove

Be specific: 'remove the person in the blue shirt on the right' or 'delete the man walking behind us.' The clearer your description, the better the result.

3

Check the Result

The AI fills the space where the person was. Look for any remaining artifacts or unnatural patterns.

4

Refine If Needed

If anything looks off, describe the fix: 'clean up the area where the person was removed' or tap markers on specific spots to regenerate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your photo to EditThisPic and describe who to remove: 'remove the person on the left.' The AI erases them and fills the background automatically. No software or skills needed—it takes seconds.
Yes. Either list them all: 'remove the two people on the right side,' or remove them one at a time for more control over each result.
The AI generates realistic background to fill the space. It matches the surrounding scene—continuing grass patterns, wall textures, or sky gradients. Simple backgrounds fill more cleanly than complex ones.
This is tricky for AI. If they're heavily overlapping, try cropping the photo instead. If there's minimal overlap, describe precisely: 'remove only the person in green, keep the person in blue.'
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