Remove Person from Photo

Erase anyone from your photos in seconds. Just describe who to remove.

Type 'remove the person on the right' or 'delete the stranger in the red shirt' and EditThisPic's AI erases them in 20-40 seconds, reconstructing what was behind them. For groups, tap a marker on the specific person first. Solo subjects against simple backgrounds work with description alone. Free to try, no account needed.

Beach sunset with stranger in red swimsuit on the right — Before

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Clean beach sunset with person removed — After

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works best when the person you want to remove has a simple background behind them—sky, grass, water, or plain walls.

⏱ Solo person on simple background: 20-30 seconds. Person in a group or busy background: may need 2-3 refinements with markers.

Describe who to remove

Type your instruction: 'remove the person on the right' or 'delete the man in the blue shirt.' Be specific about position, clothing, or features if there are multiple people. The AI understands descriptions like 'the tall person' or 'the one waving.'

💡 For solo subjects, description alone works. For groups of 3+, describe AND mark to avoid confusion.

Copy one of these to get started:

Solo stranger at edge of frame remove the person on the right and fill with natural beach background

Photobomber behind main subject remove the person behind me and show the scenery

Ex in group photo remove the person at the far left end of the group and extend the background

Person identified by clothing delete the man in the red jacket and fill with the park background

4 more prompts

Multiple similar people Tap a marker on the specific person, then 'remove the marked person and reconstruct the background'

Person partially in frame remove the partial figure at the edge and extend the scenery

Specific person in crowd Tap the person, then 'remove only this person and fill the gap naturally'

Person blocking view remove the person blocking the monument and show the full landmark

Review the result

Check where the person was. Zoom in to verify the AI filled the space naturally. Look for ghosting, outline remnants, or color mismatches. Pay attention to edges where the person overlapped with others or objects.

Refine with markers if needed

If the AI removed the wrong person or left remnants, tap a marker directly on who you want removed and regenerate. Markers are essential for group photos where multiple people could match your description.

💡 For groups, always mark. For solo shots against simple backgrounds, description alone works perfectly.

Download your cleaned photo

Once satisfied, download the edited image. If the background still looks off, try 'blend the area where the person was' to smooth any remaining artifacts.

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See it in action

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Stranger removed from beach vacation

Random person walked into the frame during a sunset shot. One prompt, gone.

Prompt: remove the person on the right and fill with natural beach background

Colosseum photo with photobomber in yellow behind subject — Before

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Clean Colosseum photo with photobomber removed — After

Photobomber removed from tourist photo

Someone walked behind while taking a landmark photo. Removed cleanly.

Prompt: remove the person behind me and show the landmark

Wedding lineup with person in orange dress at far right — Before

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Wedding photo with end person removed, hedge extended — After

Ex removed from wedding lineup

Needed to remove someone from the end of a wedding party lineup.

Prompt: remove the person at the far right end and extend the hedge background

Family portrait with stranger in blue jacket on the left — Before

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Clean family portrait with stranger removed — After

Stranger removed from family portrait

Someone wandered into frame during a family photo at the park.

Prompt: delete the person in the blue jacket on the left and show the trees

If something looks off

AI removed the wrong person

Why: Multiple people in frame - AI couldn't determine which one you meant

Try: Tap a marker on the specific person, then 'remove the marked person'

💡 For groups, always mark. For solo shots, description alone works.

Ghost outline or shadow where person was

Why: The AI removed the person but their shadow or faint edge remained. Shadows are processed separately.

Try: remove the remaining shadow and blend with the background

💡 Include shadows in your original prompt: 'remove the person and their shadow'

Background looks smeared or blurry

Why: The AI couldn't accurately reconstruct what was behind the person. Complex backgrounds are harder.

Try: regenerate the background area with more detail and texture

💡 People against simple backgrounds (sky, grass, walls) fill most cleanly

Part of the person remains (hand, foot, clothing edge)

Why: The person extended beyond what the AI detected, or overlapped with another subject.

Try: Tap a marker on the remaining piece and say 'remove this too'

💡 Large or overlapping removals often need two passes. That's normal.

Nearby person got distorted

Why: The removed person was too close to someone you wanted to keep. The AI affected both.

Try: Tap a marker ONLY on the person to remove and say 'remove only the marked person, keep the others intact'

💡 When people overlap or stand close, precise markers are essential

Color mismatch in filled area

Why: The AI estimated the background color incorrectly, creating a visible patch.

Try: blend the filled area to match the surrounding colors naturally

💡 Specify the expected background: 'fill with the green grass' or 'show the blue sky'

Person's reflection in glass or water still visible

Why: Reflections are separate from the person—the AI may not connect them automatically.

Try: remove the reflection in the water and blend naturally

💡 Explicitly mention reflections: 'remove the person and their reflection'

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the person or can I just describe them?

For a single person against a simple background, just describe them: 'remove the person on the right' or 'delete the man in the blue shirt.' For group photos with multiple people, tap a marker on the specific person first, then describe. The marker tells the AI exactly who you mean when description alone would be ambiguous.

Can I remove someone from the middle of a group photo?

Yes, but it's more challenging. The AI needs to reconstruct what's behind them AND merge the people on either side naturally. For best results, place a marker on the person and use 'remove the marked person and close the gap naturally.' People at the edges of groups are easiest to remove.

Will removing a person look natural or obvious?

It depends on the background. Simple backgrounds like sky, grass, water, or plain walls reconstruct almost perfectly. Busy patterns or architectural details may show some artifacts. The AI is very good at matching textures and lighting, but complex scenes may need refinement.

Can I remove multiple people at once?

Yes. Say 'remove all the people in the background' or 'delete everyone except the person in the center.' For selective removal, mark each person you want removed and use 'remove all marked people.' Complex multi-person removals may need additional passes.

What if the person is partially behind another person?

Overlapping removals are tricky. The AI may affect both people. Use markers precisely on the visible parts of the person you want removed, and add 'keep the person in front intact.' You may need to do touch-up work on the remaining person's edges.

Does it work on old or low-quality photos?

Yes, but results depend on photo quality. Low-resolution or heavily compressed images may show more artifacts after removal. The AI does its best to match the existing quality level. Consider using 'enhance photo quality' as a follow-up step.

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