Remove Tattoo from Photo
Remove tattoos from photos and restore natural-looking skin in seconds.
Type 'remove the tattoo and restore natural skin' and EditThisPic's AI erases tattoos in 20-40 seconds. Works on arm, leg, back, and face tattoos of any size or color. The AI reconstructs realistic skin texture including tone matching and natural variations. No selection tools or tracing required. Free to try, no account needed.
How it works
Upload your photo
Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works with portraits, full body shots, or close-ups showing the tattoo clearly.
Describe what you want removed
Type your instruction: 'remove the tattoo and restore natural skin' or 'erase the arm tattoo and match the skin tone.' Be specific about location if there are multiple tattoos. No marking needed - the AI recognizes tattoos automatically.
Copy one of these to get started:
remove the tattoo and restore natural skin with matching tone and texture
remove the entire tattoo sleeve and restore the arm to natural skin, matching the hand and shoulder skin tones
erase the small tattoo on the wrist and blend the skin naturally with the surrounding area
remove the back tattoo and restore the skin with natural contours and muscle definition
3 more prompts
remove the face tattoo and restore natural skin that matches the facial complexion exactly
remove all the tattoos on the arm and restore natural skin throughout
remove only the rose tattoo on the upper arm, keep the other tattoos visible
Generate and review
Check that the tattoo is fully removed and the skin looks natural. Zoom in to verify skin texture, tone matching, and that no ink shadows remain.
Refine with markers if needed
If tattoo edges remain or skin tone needs adjustment, tap markers on those areas and regenerate. This is optional for most tattoo removals.
"Needed family photos without my sleeve showing for a conservative event. Just typed remove the arm tattoo and it looked completely natural. Even my mom was fooled." @jenna_creates
See it in action
Forearm tattoo removed for formal photo
Visible forearm tattoo needed to be removed for a professional headshot. Natural skin restored.
remove the tattoo and restore natural skin with matching tone and texture
Wedding photo wrist tattoo removed
Small wrist tattoo was visible in ring exchange photos. Cleanly removed for album.
erase the small tattoo on the wrist and blend the skin naturally
Full sleeve removed for family portrait
Full arm sleeve needed removal for conservative family gathering photos. Complete restoration.
remove the entire tattoo sleeve and restore the arm to natural skin matching the hand skin tone
If something looks off
Skin tone doesn't match surrounding areas
Why: The AI reconstructed skin that's slightly different from the natural adjacent skin.
adjust the skin tone in the tattoo area to exactly match the surrounding natural skin
💡 Reference a specific area: 'match the skin tone to the upper arm above the removed tattoo.'
Tattoo outline or shadow still visible
Why: Dark ink sometimes leaves a faint residue that needs additional processing.
remove the remaining tattoo shadow and completely restore clean skin
💡 Zoom in and mark the specific shadow areas for targeted removal.
Skin texture looks too smooth or plastic
Why: The AI over-smoothed when reconstructing the skin surface.
add natural skin texture including pores and subtle variations to the restored area
💡 Ask for 'realistic skin with natural imperfections' for more authentic results.
AI removed the wrong tattoo
Why: Multiple tattoos present and the AI couldn't determine which one you meant.
Tap markers on the specific tattoo you want removed, then regenerate with the same prompt
💡 Describe by position and subject: 'remove only the butterfly on the shoulder.'
Large tattoo removal looks patchy
Why: Very large tattoos may have inconsistent reconstruction across the whole area.
even out the skin tone and texture across the entire restored area
💡 For sleeves, process the upper and lower sections separately for better results.
Quick answers
Do I need to mark the tattoo before describing what to remove?
No! Just describe what you want: 'remove the tattoo and restore natural skin.' The AI recognizes tattoos automatically. Only use markers when you need to specify which tattoo to remove among several, or to fix remaining edges after the first attempt.
Will the skin look natural after removal?
Yes. The AI reconstructs realistic skin texture including pores, tone variations, and natural imperfections. For best results, mention 'natural skin texture' in your prompt. Large tattoos may need refinement passes for perfect tone matching.
Can it remove colored tattoos or just black ink?
Both. The AI handles black, colored, and multi-color tattoos. Bright colors like red or blue are actually easier for the AI to distinguish and remove completely.
What about very large tattoos like full sleeves?
Full sleeves work but may need 2-3 passes. Start with 'remove the entire sleeve' and then refine any areas where the tone doesn't match. Reference adjacent skin areas for accurate matching.
Can I remove just one tattoo and keep others?
Yes. Be specific: 'remove only the rose tattoo on the upper arm, keep the wrist tattoo visible.' Describe by subject, position, or color to target specific tattoos.
Ready to remove tattoos from your photos?
Free to try. No signup required.