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AI Photo Editor for Removing Ex from Photos

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"remove the person on the left/right and show just me with the background filled naturally"

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Two people standing together on a beach
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One person on the beach with the other seamlessly removed
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Upload your photo and describe what you need: 'remove the person on the left' or 'remove the man standing next to me.' EditThisPic's AI removes people from photos naturally in 25-40 seconds, filling the background seamlessly. Works on vacation photos, family portraits, group shots, and event photos. Free to try, no account required.
Unlike generic photo editors, EditThisPic uses AI to understand your intent and deliver professional ai photo editor for removing ex from photos results in seconds — no Photoshop skills needed.

How to Remove Someone from Photos

  1. Upload your photo

    Drop your photo into EditThisPic. Family portraits, vacation shots, group photos, and event pictures all work. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Person removal from simple backgrounds: 25-30 seconds. Complex scenes: 30-40 seconds.
  2. Review the result

    Check that the remaining people look natural and the background fills in seamlessly. The AI reconstructs what was behind the removed person.

Best Prompts for Removing Ex from Photos

Ex standing next to you in a couple photo
remove the person on the left/right and show just me with the background filled naturally

Specify which side they're on for clear results

Ex in a family group photo with kids
remove the adult man/woman on the far right, keep all children and other adults

Describe who to keep so the AI doesn't accidentally remove the wrong person

Ex in vacation photo with scenic background
remove the person and fill with the natural scenery behind them

Scenic backgrounds are easiest for AI to reconstruct naturally

Ex's arm visible around your shoulder
remove the arm around my shoulder and make my shoulder look natural

Arms and touching points need specific attention after removing someone

Show more prompts
Replace ex with better background
remove the person on the left and replace that area with the same park/beach/venue background

Naming the background type helps AI fill more accurately

Crop instead of full removal
crop the photo to focus only on me and the children on the right side

Sometimes cropping is simpler than removing when the ex is on the edge

Photo Transformations

Two people standing together on a beach
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One person on the beach with the other seamlessly removed
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Person removed from vacation photo

Beach vacation photo with one person seamlessly removed, background filled with matching ocean and sand.

Prompt: remove the person on the left and fill with the natural beach background
Family group of 5 people in living room
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Family group with one adult removed, background filled naturally
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Family group photo adjusted

Family gathering photo with one adult removed, children and remaining family preserved naturally.

Prompt: remove the adult on the far left, keep everyone else exactly as they are

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI really remove someone from a photo naturally?

Yes. EditThisPic's AI removes the person and reconstructs the background behind them. Simple backgrounds like beaches and parks look seamless. Complex indoor scenes may need a second pass on specific areas.

How do I remove my ex from family photos with kids?

Upload the photo, then type 'remove the adult on the left, keep all children.' Be specific about who to remove by describing their position or clothing.

What if my ex has their arm around me in the photo?

Remove the person first, then do a second edit targeting the remaining arm. Type 'remove the arm on my shoulder and make my shoulder look natural.' It may take 2 passes for contact points.

Can I remove my ex from wedding photos?

You can remove people from wedding photos, though results depend on how closely intertwined you are in the shot. Ceremony photos where you're standing apart work best. Tightly posed couple shots are hardest.

Is this photo editor free?

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

Is my photo private and secure?

Yes. Photos are processed and not stored permanently. Your private photos are not used for training or shared with anyone.

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