Remove Photobomber from Photo

Someone walked into your shot? Remove them in seconds.

Type 'remove the person on the right' or 'delete the stranger in the background' and EditThisPic's AI erases them in 15-30 seconds, filling the space with the scene behind them. No selection tools needed. Works on beaches, landmarks, events, and crowded places. Free to try, no account required.

Couple at Eiffel Tower with stranger in yellow on right — Before

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Clean couple photo at Eiffel Tower — After

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works best when the photobomber is clearly visible and not overlapping your main subjects.

⏱ Single photobomber at edge: 15-20 seconds. Multiple people or complex scenes: may need 1-2 refinements.

Describe who to remove

Type your instruction: 'remove the person on the right' or 'delete the stranger in the red shirt behind us.' Be specific about position or clothing. The AI understands 'photobomber,' 'stranger,' and 'person in background.'

💡 Use clothing colors and positions: 'the person in blue on the left' is more precise than just 'the person.'

Copy one of these to get started:

Stranger at edge of frame remove the person on the right edge and fill with the background

Person identified by clothing remove the stranger in the red shirt behind us

Background photobomber delete the person walking in the background and show the scene

Multiple photobombers remove all the strangers in the background, keep only us in front

3 more prompts

Partial photobomber (arm/leg) remove the arm/hand reaching into the frame on the left

Blurry background person remove the blurry person in the background on the left

Landmark tourist crowd remove the tourists behind us and show just the landmark

Review the result

Check where the photobomber was. Zoom in to verify the background was reconstructed naturally. Look for any ghosting, floating limbs, or unnatural fills.

Refine with markers if needed

If the AI removed the wrong person or left traces, tap a marker on exactly who you want removed. This tells the AI 'this specific person, not the others.'

💡 Markers are essential when multiple people are close together. Tap on the photobomber, not your friends.

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See it in action

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Tourist removed from Eiffel Tower photo

Random stranger walked right into the shot. One prompt, perfect photo.

Prompt: remove the person on the right and fill with the tower background

Beach sunset with runner in red in background — Before

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Beach photobomber erased

Someone running through the background of a sunset beach shot.

Prompt: remove the person running in the background

Wedding first dance with guest in blue suit on left — Before

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Wedding guest removed from couple shot

Uncle Bob wandered into the first dance photo. AI saved the day.

Prompt: remove the man on the far left edge

If something looks off

AI removed the wrong person

Why: Multiple people in frame, and the AI couldn't tell which one you meant from description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the exact person you want removed, then say 'remove this person'

💡 Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS person specifically.' Essential when people are grouped together.

Shadow or reflection of photobomber remains

Why: Shadows and reflections are separate from the person. The AI removed them but not their shadow.

Try: remove the remaining shadow on the ground where the person was

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

Fill looks obviously fake or blurry

Why: Complex background behind the photobomber was hard to reconstruct—crowds, patterns, or intricate architecture.

Try: regenerate the background area with more natural detail

💡 Photobombers against simple backgrounds (sky, water, plain walls) fill more naturally

Part of the person remains (arm, leg, bag)

Why: The person extended beyond what the AI detected, or their belongings weren't included.

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

💡 If someone's holding something or wearing a backpack, it may need separate removal

My subject got partially removed too

Why: The photobomber was too close to or overlapping with your main subject.

Try: Use markers to highlight ONLY the photobomber, then regenerate

💡 When people overlap, precise markers are essential. Zoom in and mark carefully.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the photobomber before removing them?

Usually no! Describe them: 'remove the person in red on the right' or 'delete the stranger behind us.' The AI understands positions and clothing colors. Only use markers when multiple people are close together and you need to specify exactly who.

What if the photobomber is partially behind my main subject?

It gets trickier but still works. Use markers to highlight exactly the parts of the photobomber you want removed. The AI will preserve your main subject while removing the person behind them. May need refinement.

Can I remove multiple photobombers at once?

Yes! Say 'remove all the strangers in the background' or 'delete everyone except the two people in front.' For large groups, you may need multiple passes or refinements.

Will it work on blurry background people?

Absolutely. Blurry photobombers are actually easier to remove since the AI doesn't need to reconstruct fine details. The filled area will match the blur level of the background.

What about photobombers in formal photos (wedding, graduation)?

Works great for these. Remove relatives who walked into shots, waiters in the background, or anyone who shouldn't be there. Just be specific about which person to remove.

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