Remove Pet from Photo

Erase pets from photos with a simple text description.

Type 'remove the dog and fill with the background' and EditThisPic's AI erases pets in 20-40 seconds. No manual selection or tracing needed. Just describe what you want. Works on dogs, cats, and any animals. The AI reconstructs the background behind the pet seamlessly. Free to try, no account needed.

Living room with golden retriever on hardwood floor — Before

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Clean living room with pet removed, hardwood floor restored — After

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Photos where the pet is clearly visible against a distinct background work best for clean removal.

⏱ Pet against simple background: 20-30 seconds. Complex scenes or pets overlapping with subjects: may need 2-3 refinements.

Describe what you want

Type your instruction: 'remove the dog and fill with the background' or 'erase the cat from the photo.' Be specific about which pet if multiple animals are present. No marking needed - the AI recognizes pets automatically.

💡 Describe what should fill the space: 'fill with matching floor tiles' or 'continue the grass pattern' for more realistic results.

Copy one of these to get started:

Dog in room photo remove the dog and fill the space with matching floor and background

Cat on furniture remove the cat from the couch and show the upholstery underneath

Pet in outdoor photo remove the pet from the yard and continue the grass naturally

Multiple pets remove all pets from the photo and fill with clean background

3 more prompts

Pet with shadow remove the dog and its shadow completely from the room

Real estate listing cleanup remove the pet for real estate photo, show empty floor space

Specific pet in group remove only the black cat on the left, keep the other pets visible

Generate and review

Check the area where the pet was. Verify the background is reconstructed seamlessly, floor or ground patterns match, and no pet remnants (fur, shadows, toys) remain.

Refine with markers if needed

If part of the pet remains or the background looks patchy, tap markers on those spots and regenerate. This is optional - most pet removals work without markers.

💡 Mark any pet accessories (toys, bowls, bed) separately if you want those removed too.

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"Needed a clean shot of my living room for the rental listing. Removed my cat from the couch in seconds!" @landlord_jenny_m

See it in action

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Living room listing cleanup

Real estate photo needed without the family dog. AI removed the pet and reconstructed the floor.

Prompt: remove the dog and fill the space with matching floor and background

Gray sofa with black cat sitting on cushion — Before

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Clean gray sofa with cat removed, cushion restored — After

Cat removed from couch

Furniture photo for sale needed without the cat. AI revealed the clean upholstery underneath.

Prompt: remove the cat from the couch and show the upholstery underneath

Backyard with small white dog on grass — Before

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Clean backyard with dog removed, grass continued naturally — After

Backyard pet removal

Garden photo for Airbnb needed without the dog. AI continued the grass pattern seamlessly.

Prompt: remove the pet from the yard and continue the grass naturally

If something looks off

Pet shadow or outline still visible after removal

Why: The AI removed the pet but left the shadow or color variation it created on the surface.

Try: remove the pet and any shadow or discoloration it left behind

💡 Pets often cast obvious shadows - mention shadow removal specifically.

Floor or background pattern looks patchy

Why: The AI had difficulty reconstructing continuous patterns where the pet was located.

Try: remove the pet and reconstruct the [floor type] pattern seamlessly

💡 Be specific about surface: 'hardwood planks,' 'carpet texture,' 'tile pattern' helps matching.

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone. This happens with ambiguous requests.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific pet you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt

💡 Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Pet accessories like toys or bowls still visible

Why: The AI focused on removing the animal but not associated objects that weren't mentioned.

Try: remove the pet along with its toys, bowl, and bed from the photo

💡 List all pet-related items you want removed in your prompt.

Part of the pet still visible at edges

Why: Pets with similar coloring to backgrounds or those partially obscured may not be fully detected.

Try: Tap markers on remaining pet parts and regenerate: 'remove all traces of the pet'

💡 Zoom in to check edges carefully, especially tails and ears.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the pet before describing?

No! Just describe what you want: 'remove the dog' or 'erase the cat.' The AI recognizes pets automatically. Only use markers when multiple pets are present and you need to specify which one, or when parts remain after the first attempt.

Will the background look natural after removing the pet?

In most cases, yes. The AI reconstructs the surface behind the pet based on surrounding patterns. Simple, consistent backgrounds like floors, grass, or solid surfaces give the best results. Describe the surface type for better matching.

Can I remove multiple pets at once?

Yes! Use 'remove all pets' in your prompt. For photos with many animals, you may get better results removing them one at a time, especially if they're overlapping or in complex positions.

What about pet hair left on furniture?

Scattered pet hair is harder to detect than the pet itself. For best results, focus on removing the pet first. Light fur on fabric may blend into the reconstruction naturally, or you can run a second pass focusing on the specific area.

Is this useful for real estate photos?

Absolutely! Real estate agents commonly need pet-free photos for listings. Use prompts like 'remove the pet for real estate photo' to get clean, professional-looking spaces suitable for property listings.

Ready to remove that pet?

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