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Erase Instagram location, mention, poll, and hashtag stickers from saved stories.

Instagram story with location sticker at top Same story with location sticker removed

Upload photo to remove instagram sticker

"Erase the @mention tag from this Instagram story and restore the original background"

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1 free edit·then from $4.99

How it works

  1. Upload your saved Instagram story

    Save the story to your Camera Roll first (Instagram → menu → Save). Then drop the file into EditThisPic — JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC up to 7MB.

    Expect: The saved story loads at full resolution with all stickers visible.
  2. Describe the Instagram sticker to remove

    Type 'remove the Instagram location sticker from the top' or 'erase the mention tag in the corner.' Mention which Instagram sticker type and where it sits.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Location sticker Remove the Instagram location sticker from the top of this story and rebuild the background underneath
    @mention tag Erase the @mention tag from this Instagram story and restore the original background
    Music sticker Remove the Instagram music sticker from the bottom of this story and reconstruct the background
    Poll or slider Remove the poll sticker from the middle of this Instagram story and rebuild the background
    2 more prompts
    Hashtag sticker Erase the hashtag sticker from the corner of this story and restore the background
    Multiple Instagram stickers Remove all Instagram stickers from this story including the location, mention, music, and emoji
  3. Generate the cleaned story

    Click Generate. The AI removes the Instagram sticker and rebuilds the background underneath in 15-30 seconds.

  4. Save back to your phone

    Download the cleaned photo at full resolution. EditThisPic adds no watermark of its own.

See it in action

Instagram story with location sticker at top
Before
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Same story with location sticker removed
After

Location Sticker Removed

A saved Instagram story with a location sticker at the top — sticker removed and the original sky restored.

Prompt: Remove the Instagram location sticker from the top of this story and rebuild the background underneath
Instagram story with music sticker at bottom
Before
->
Same story with music sticker removed
After

Music Sticker Cleaned

A saved story with a music sticker at the bottom — album art and song title removed.

Prompt: Remove the Instagram music sticker from the bottom of this story and reconstruct the background

Quick answers

How do I remove an Instagram sticker from a photo?

Save the Instagram story or post to your Camera Roll first (Instagram has a built-in save option). Then upload the saved file to EditThisPic, type a prompt like 'remove the Instagram location sticker from the top,' and click Generate. The AI erases the sticker and rebuilds the background in 15-30 seconds.

Can it remove Instagram location and mention stickers?

Yes — these are the most common removals. Location stickers usually sit at the top with a colorful gradient background, and @mention tags appear as small panels with the username. EditThisPic handles both, including the gradient backgrounds and translucent panels behind them, in a single pass.

Will it remove a music sticker with album art and song title?

Yes. Instagram music stickers have two parts — the album thumbnail and the song title text. Describe it as 'the music sticker including the album thumbnail and song title together' so the AI handles both as one element. The result rebuilds the background underneath cleanly.

Does it work on poll, slider, and hashtag stickers?

Yes. Polls, emoji sliders, hashtag stickers, question stickers, and quiz stickers all work the same way — describe the sticker type and its position, and the AI removes it. Polls and quizzes have multiple visual elements (header, question, buttons), so describe the whole sticker as one piece for the cleanest result.

Is this AI Instagram sticker remover really free?

Yes — every visitor gets one free edit per week with no account needed, so you can erase an Instagram sticker from a saved story at no cost the first time. If you need more, the Lite plan is $4.99/month for 15 credits, Standard is $12.99/month for 50, and Pro is $29.99/month for 150. There are also one-time credit packs from $1.99.

Can I remove Instagram stickers on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic runs entirely in your mobile browser — iPhone Safari, Android Chrome, and tablets all work. There's nothing to install. Just open editthispic.com, tap to upload your saved story, type your prompt, and the cleaned photo downloads straight back to your phone.

What photo formats does the AI Instagram sticker remover support?

EditThisPic accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC files up to 7MB. HEIC matters for iPhone users since that's the default capture format. The result comes back in the same format you uploaded — no quality loss in transit.

How long does it take to remove an Instagram sticker?

Most edits finish in 15-30 seconds. Stories with several stickers may take a little longer. Pro mode (2 credits, sharper results) can take up to a minute. If it ever takes longer, the credit refunds automatically.

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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