AI Photo Editor for Removing Ex from Photos
Keep the memories that matter. Remove the person who doesn't.
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"Had amazing vacation photos ruined by memories. Removed him from all of them. My kids and I still look great and the backgrounds are perfect." @movingforward_jen
How to Remove Someone from Photos
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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. -
Describe who to remove
Type a clear description: 'remove the person on the right side' or 'remove the tall man in the blue shirt.' You can also tap markers on the person for precision.
Be specific about which person to remove. Describe their location, clothing, or position relative to others. -
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.
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Refine edges if needed
If edges look off where the person was removed, tap markers on those areas and ask the AI to 'clean up this area and blend naturally.'
For photos where your ex had an arm around you, the AI may need a second pass to fix the remaining arm or shoulder.
Best Prompts for Removing Ex from Photos
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
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
remove the person and fill with the natural scenery behind them
Scenic backgrounds are easiest for AI to reconstruct naturally
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
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 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
Person removed from vacation photo
Beach vacation photo with one person seamlessly removed, background filled with matching ocean and sand.
Family group photo adjusted
Family gathering photo with one adult removed, children and remaining family preserved naturally.
Common Issues
AI removed the wrong person
Why: Description wasn't specific enough about which person to remove
Use markers: tap directly on the person to remove, then say 'remove this person only'
Markers are more precise than text descriptions for identifying specific people
Ghost outline or shadow where person was removed
Why: Complex background behind the person was difficult to reconstruct
Tap markers on the shadow/outline and say 'fill this area naturally to match surrounding background'
A second pass specifically targeting artifacts usually cleans them up
Remaining person's arm or body looks cut off
Why: The removed person was touching or overlapping the person you kept
Contact points between people are the hardest part - often needs a second targeted edit
Background fill doesn't look natural
Why: The person occupied a large area with complex background
Tap markers on unnatural areas and describe what should be there: 'this should be matching grass/wall/sky'
Helping the AI understand the scene context produces better fills
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. Use markers for precision by tapping directly on the person.
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. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.
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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