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Remove Crowd · Free

AI Crowd Remover

Just describe what you want and AI handles the crowd editing.

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AI Crowd Remover

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Popular use cases:
  • social media photos
  • professional headshots
  • product photography
  • personal 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
Remove crowd from monument Remove the entire crowd of people to show the monument in an empty, peaceful setting 15s
Clear crowded city square Remove all people from the crowded square to reveal the empty historic plaza 15s
Remove beach crowd Remove all beachgoers to create a pristine empty beach scene 20s
Remove museum crowd Remove all museum visitors to show the empty gallery space with just the artwork 20s

How it works

  1. Upload Your Crowded Photo

    Select a photo with crowds or large groups of people you want to remove. The AI works best when people are clearly separated from architectural elements and the background has visible patterns or structures to reconstruct. Photos taken from a stable position with good lighting produce optimal results.

    Expect: Your photo uploads instantly to the editor at full resolution. You'll see the crowded scene ready for processing without any compression or quality degradation.

  2. Mark All People in the Crowd

    Use the brush tool to paint over every person you want to remove from the scene. For large crowds, mark the entire group as one connected area. Include full bodies, shadows, and any belongings like bags or strollers. The AI will analyze visible background elements, architectural features, and ground patterns to reconstruct the empty space naturally.

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    Remove crowd from monument Remove the entire crowd of people to show the monument in an empty, peaceful setting
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    Clear crowded city square Remove all people from the crowded square to reveal the empty historic plaza
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    Remove beach crowd Remove all beachgoers to create a pristine empty beach scene
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    Remove museum crowd Remove all museum visitors to show the empty gallery space with just the artwork
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    Clear crowded street scene Remove the entire crowd of pedestrians to show the empty urban street and sidewalks
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    Remove concert crowd Remove the concert crowd to show the empty venue and stage area
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    Remove theme park crowd Remove all theme park visitors to reveal the empty main street and attractions
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    Clear train station crowd Remove all travelers and commuters to show the empty train station concourse
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  3. Generate Empty Scene

    Click Generate to let AI remove the crowd and reconstruct the background. The process analyzes surrounding architecture, textures, and perspective to create a seamless, people-free scene. Complex crowds may take 5-8 seconds to process.

  4. Refine if Needed

    Review the result and check for any remaining people or artifacts. If needed, mark any remaining individuals or problem areas and generate again for perfect results.

  5. Download Your Crowd-Free Photo

    Save your edited photo in full resolution with no watermark. Your image now shows the location empty and peaceful, perfect for showcasing the place itself without crowd distractions.

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"This crowd tool is incredible. Just described what I wanted and it worked perfectly on the first try." @happy_user

See it in action

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Tourist Attraction Clearing

Removed a crowd of 25 tourists from a historic monument, revealing the empty architectural space.

Prompt: Removed a crowd of 25 tourists from a historic monument, revealing the empty architectural space.
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City Square Transformation

Eliminated 30+ people from a busy European plaza, creating a serene empty square for architectural photography.

Prompt: Eliminated 30+ people from a busy European plaza, creating a serene empty square for architectural photography.
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Beach Scene Emptying

Cleared all beachgoers from a popular beach scene, showing pristine sand and ocean without people.

Prompt: Cleared all beachgoers from a popular beach scene, showing pristine sand and ocean without people.
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Museum Gallery Cleanup

Removed entire museum crowd to showcase gallery space and artwork without visitor distractions.

Prompt: Removed entire museum crowd to showcase gallery space and artwork without visitor distractions.
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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Professional Photography

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

Common Scenarios

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

Best Practices

  • Zoom in and place a marker directly on the crowd 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 crowd with clean wall' for predictable results
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Real Estate & Property Listings

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

Common Scenarios

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

Best Practices

  • Shoot the space first, then edit — AI removal works better than awkward staging workarounds
  • After removing the crowd, 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 crowd before sharing on social media, printing, or gifting.

Common Scenarios

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

Best Practices

  • Save the original photo first — edit a copy so you can always go back
  • For group photos, mark the crowd 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

AI changed wrong area

Why: The AI interpreted the instruction differently than expected.

Try: When marking crowds, be precise about boundaries. Avoid marking architectural elements, signs, or ground features you want to keep. Mark only the people and their immediate shadows or belongings.
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Tip: Use smaller brush strokes on just the target area for more precise AI edits.

Some people still visible after removal

Why: The AI interpreted the instruction differently than expected.

Try: Large crowds are complex. After the first generation, check for any remaining individuals or partial removals, mark those specific areas, and generate again for complete crowd elimination.
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Tip: A quick second pass on remaining traces usually gives a clean final result.

Background looks blurry or unrealistic

Why: The AI interpreted the instruction differently than expected.

Try: Very large crowds covering complex backgrounds can be challenging. The AI reconstructs based on visible areas, so crowds covering unique architectural features may show some artifacts. Consider photos where background elements are partially visible.
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Tip: Specify 'sharp background' or 'in-focus background' to keep the fill area crisp.

Ground texture or pavement pattern broken

Why: The AI interpreted the instruction differently than expected.

Try: Mark entire bodies including feet and shadows. If the result shows disrupted ground patterns, it may be because the crowd covered too much of the reference pattern. Photos with repetitive ground textures work best.
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Tip: Keep text edits short and simple — AI handles single words better than long phrases.

Parts of removed people reappear as ghosting

Why: The AI interpreted the instruction differently than expected.

Try: Ensure you marked entire bodies thoroughly. Ghosting happens when parts of people weren't fully included in markings. Check edges carefully and mark complete figures from head to toe.
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Tip: Place markers directly on the problem area before describing what you want fixed.

Removal works in some areas but not others

Why: The AI interpreted the instruction differently than expected.

Try: Process complex crowds in sections. Remove the largest group first, generate results, then mark and remove remaining smaller groups in a second pass for more consistent results.
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Tip: Add 'keep everything else exactly the same' to protect surrounding areas from changes.

Perspective or architecture looks distorted

Why: The AI interpreted the instruction differently than expected.

Try: The AI maintains perspective based on visible structural elements. If the crowd covered key architectural lines or features, reference information may be limited. Best results come from photos where buildings or structures are partially visible around the crowd.
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Tip: Mention the desired size relative to other objects, like 'same scale as the other items.'

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the crowd?

Yes, use the brush tool to paint over all people you want to remove. For large crowds, you can mark the entire group as one connected area rather than individually marking each person. Include full bodies and shadows.

Can I remove very large crowds of 50+ people?

Yes, the AI can handle large crowds, but very dense crowds covering most of the image may need multiple passes. For crowds of 50+ people, consider removing them in sections for best results.

What if people overlap or stand close together?

Mark the entire overlapping group as one connected area. The AI is designed to handle overlapping figures and will remove them all together while reconstructing the background behind them.

Will the background look natural after removing so many people?

The AI analyzes visible background elements like ground patterns, architecture, and textures to reconstruct empty space naturally. Photos where some background is visible around the crowd produce the most realistic results.

Can I remove crowds from indoor locations?

Absolutely. The tool works in both indoor and outdoor locations including museums, train stations, malls, concert venues, and any crowded indoor space.

Should I remove everyone at once or in groups?

For moderate crowds (10-30 people), you can usually mark and remove everyone at once. For very large crowds (40+ people), you may get better results removing them in 2-3 groups sequentially.

Is EditThisPic's AI crowd remover really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.

Can I remove crowd on my phone?

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

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