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Fix glasses reflections, screen shine, and flash hotspots in seconds.

Professional headshot with bright glare on glasses hiding eyes
Before
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Same headshot with clear glasses and visible eyes
After

Upload photo to remove glare

"remove the reflection from the window and show the clear view outside"

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1 free edit·then from $1.99

Popular use cases:
  • LinkedIn headshots
  • professional portraits
  • real estate photography
  • product photography
  • event photos
  • family photos with glasses
  • selfies with glasses
  • window photography
  • interior design photos
Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing
Scenario Prompt Time
Glasses glare remove the glare from the glasses and show clear eyes 20s
Window reflection remove the window reflection and show the view outside 25s
Flash hotspot remove the flash hotspot and restore natural skin 15s
Screen glare remove the screen glare and show the display content 20s

How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Upload a photo where the unwanted element is clearly visible. The AI needs to see surrounding context to fill in naturally after glare. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Simple glare spot: 15-30 seconds. Complex reflections covering large areas: may need 2-3 refinements.

  2. Describe what you want

    Type your instruction: 'remove the glare from the glasses and show the eyes' or 'eliminate the window reflection and reveal what's outside.' Be specific about the glare location and what should appear underneath. No marking needed - the AI understands 'glare,' 'reflection,' and 'shine.'

    Tip: Mention what should be revealed: 'show clear eyes,' 'reveal the screen content,' or 'show the view outside.' This guides better reconstruction.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Glasses glare hiding eyes remove the glare from the glasses and show clear eyes behind the lenses
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    Window reflection blocking view remove the reflection from the window and show the clear view outside
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    Screen glare on laptop or phone remove the glare from the screen and show what's displayed on it
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    Flash hotspot on face remove the flash hotspot from the forehead and restore natural skin texture
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    4 more prompts
    Car windshield glare remove the glare from the windshield and show the person inside clearly
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    Product photo with shine remove the bright reflection from the product surface and show the true color
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    Mirror reflection interfering remove my reflection from the mirror and show the room behind it
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    Multiple glare spots remove all the bright glare spots from the photo and restore natural lighting
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  3. Generate and review

    Check the result at full zoom. Verify the glare is completely gone and the revealed area looks natural. For glasses, ensure both eyes match in color and appearance. For windows, check that the view looks realistic.

  4. Refine with markers if needed

    If the AI missed some glare spots or changed the wrong reflective area, tap markers on those specific locations and regenerate. This is optional - most simple glare removals work without markers.

    Tip: Markers help when multiple shiny surfaces exist and you only want to fix one. Tap the specific glare you want removed.
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"remove the glare from the screen and show what's displayed on it"

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See it in action

Professional headshot with bright glare on glasses hiding eyes
Before
->
Same headshot with clear glasses and visible eyes
After

Professional headshot glasses glare fixed

Bright flash created white hotspots on both lenses, completely hiding the eyes. One prompt revealed clear, natural-looking eyes.

Prompt: remove the glare from the glasses and show clear eyes
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Living room window with bright sky reflection blocking garden view
Before
->
Same window with clear view of garden outside
After

Window reflection cleared for real estate

Window photo had bright sky reflection hiding the outdoor view. AI removed the glare to show the actual garden outside.

Prompt: remove the window reflection and show the garden view outside
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Event photo with flash hotspot on forehead
Before
->
Same photo with natural-looking skin on forehead
After

Flash hotspot on forehead removed

Event photo where camera flash created a shiny bright spot on the forehead. Now the skin looks natural and even.

Prompt: remove the flash hotspot from the forehead and show natural skin
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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Professional Photography

Remove unwanted glare from professional photo shoots, client deliverables, and stock photography to achieve clean, polished results.

Common Scenarios

  • Client portrait sessions where the glare appeared unexpectedly in frame
  • Stock photography that needs the glare removed for broader commercial appeal
  • Product photography with distracting glare in the background

Best Practices

  • Zoom in and place a marker directly on the glare for the most accurate removal
  • Run a second pass if any faint outlines or shadows remain after the first edit
  • Describe the desired background fill — e.g., 'replace the glare with clean wall' for predictable results
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Real Estate & Property Listings

Clean up property photos by removing glare that distract buyers and lower perceived home value.

Common Scenarios

  • Listing photos where the glare clutters the frame and makes rooms look smaller
  • Exterior shots with glare that hurt curb appeal
  • Open house photos that need the glare removed before uploading to MLS

Best Practices

  • Shoot the space first, then edit — AI removal works better than awkward staging workarounds
  • After removing the glare, check that floor lines and wall edges still look straight
  • Process all listing photos in one session so lighting and style stay consistent
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Personal & Social Media

Fix personal photos by removing glare before sharing on social media, printing, or gifting.

Common Scenarios

  • Vacation photos where the glare appeared in an otherwise perfect shot
  • Family photos with glare that distract from the people in the frame
  • Profile pictures and dating app photos that need the glare cleaned out

Best Practices

  • Save the original photo first — edit a copy so you can always go back
  • For group photos, mark the glare carefully to avoid affecting nearby people
  • If the first result isn't perfect, try rewording your prompt with more detail about the background

If something looks off

Eyes look unnatural or wrong color after glasses glare removal

Why: When glare completely covered the eyes, the AI had to invent them. It guessed wrong about eye color or direction.

Try: remove the glasses glare and reconstruct brown eyes (or your actual eye color) looking forward naturally
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Tip: Specify your actual eye color in the prompt for more accurate results.

Glare was reduced but not completely removed

Why: Subtle glare or semi-transparent reflections can be hard for the AI to identify as something to remove entirely.

Try: completely remove all the glare and shine from the glasses/window/surface and show what's behind it clearly
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Tip: Use stronger words like 'completely' and 'all' to signal full removal is needed.

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone. This happens with ambiguous requests.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific glare you want to remove, then regenerate with the same prompt
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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

The reconstructed area looks blurry or smudged

Why: The AI couldn't infer enough detail about what was behind the glare, so it created a simplified version.

Try: remove the glare and restore sharp detail with natural texture matching the surrounding area
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Tip: Describe what should be there: 'restore sharp skin texture' or 'show clear building details.'

Glare removed but frame or edges look distorted

Why: When glare extended to edges of glasses or windows, the AI sometimes modified the frame shape during reconstruction.

Try: remove only the glare from inside the lens/glass, preserve the exact frame/edge shape
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Tip: Explicitly protect edges when glare is near them.

One lens/area is fixed but the other still has glare

Why: Different glare intensities may require separate handling, especially if one is much stronger than the other.

Try: remove the remaining glare from the left/right lens and match the appearance to the other side
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Tip: Reference the good side so the AI matches the result consistently.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the glare before describing what to remove?

No! Just describe what you want: 'remove the glare from the glasses' or 'fix the window reflection.' The AI recognizes glare patterns automatically. Only use markers if you have multiple glare spots and want to target a specific one, or if the AI misses a particular spot.

Can it reveal my eyes if the glare completely covers them?

Yes. The AI reconstructs realistic eyes based on your face shape, skin tone, and any visible eye details at the edges. For best results, mention your eye color in the prompt: 'reveal natural blue eyes.' The AI will generate convincing eyes that look natural, though they're reconstructed rather than revealed.

Is there a free glare removal tool that doesn't require signup?

Yes. EditThisPic removes glare from glasses, windows, screens, and shiny surfaces completely free. No account creation, no email required. Just upload your photo, describe the glare to remove, and download the result. No watermarks added.

How do I remove glare from glasses in a photo for free?

Upload your photo to EditThisPic and type 'remove the glare from the glasses and show clear eyes.' The AI handles the rest in 15-30 seconds. Works on prescription glasses, sunglasses with visible eyes, and reading glasses. Free, no login needed.

What types of glare can this tool remove?

All types: glasses reflections from flash, window glare blocking views, screen shine on laptops and phones, flash hotspots on skin, product photography shine, and mirror reflections. Any bright spot caused by light reflecting off a surface.

Will removing glare look natural or obvious?

Natural. The AI reconstructs what should be behind the glare based on surrounding context - matching skin tones, sky colors, or screen patterns. Results blend seamlessly because the AI understands what belongs in each area.

Is EditThisPic's AI glare remover really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $4.99/month for 15 edits.

Can I remove glare on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 15 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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