Why are there always strangers in my vacation photos?
Famous landmarks are tourist magnets—everyone wants the same shot at the same time. Popular spots like the Eiffel Tower, Times Square, Taj Mahal, and Machu Picchu are almost never empty. Even arriving early or late often means competing with dozens of other travelers. Getting a clean shot used to mean hours of waiting or visiting during off-season. Now the AI can remove the crowd in seconds.
Do I need to mark each stranger before removing them?
No! Just type 'remove all the strangers from the background' and the AI finds random people automatically. Markers are only needed if the AI accidentally removes your travel companions or misses specific people. For most landmark photos, the AI handles everything without any marking.
Will this work if the landmark is very crowded?
Yes, but extremely dense crowds (30+ people) may take longer and require refinement. The AI handles most tourist crowds well—Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, Golden Gate Bridge. For places like Times Square or Shibuya Crossing where people are packed shoulder-to-shoulder, you may need to regenerate once or twice to clear everyone.
How does the AI know who to remove and who to keep?
By default, the AI assumes you're one of the main subjects in the foreground and strangers are in the background. If you specify 'remove everyone except me and my partner,' it uses position, clothing, and context to identify who to keep. Being specific helps: 'remove tourists but keep the person in blue jacket next to me.'
Can I remove people from beach vacation photos too?
Absolutely. This works for any vacation photo with unwanted people—beaches, sunsets, hiking trails, monuments, museums, anywhere. Just describe the scene: 'remove all the people from the beach in the background' or 'remove the hikers on the trail behind me.'
What if I want to keep my whole travel group but remove strangers?
Type 'remove all people except my group in front' or 'remove background tourists but keep my family.' The AI distinguishes between your group (usually positioned together, facing camera) and random strangers (scattered, walking, doing their own thing). For large groups, be specific: 'keep all 6 people in front, remove everyone else.'
Is EditThisPic's AI strangers from vacation photos remover really free?
Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.
What photo formats does the AI strangers from vacation photos remover support?
JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.
