Perfect moment but someone walking through?

Perfect timing ruined by someone walking through your shot? AI removes them instantly.

Landmark photo with person in red jacket walking through — Before

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Same landmark photo with person removed, background completed — After

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Popular use cases:

Remove person from photo
Delete person walking through
Tourist photo cleanup
Landmark photography fix
Remove stranger from photo
Background person removal
Photo photobomb fix

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Tourist photo with person blocking	`remove person walking through, fill background naturally`	22s
Person at edge of frame	`remove person at edge, extend scenery`	18s
Background person in portrait	`remove person in background, keep main subject same`	25s
Person blocking landmark	`delete person on left/right, show full landmark`	28s

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works on any photo where someone is walking through or partially blocking your shot—tourist photos, landmarks, events, street photos, outdoor portraits.

Expect: Simple removal (person at edge): 20-30 seconds. Complex scenes (person in middle, crowded background): 40-60 seconds.
Describe who to remove

Type 'remove the person walking through' or 'delete the person on the left/right.' The AI identifies the intruding person, erases them completely, and fills in the background naturally. Be specific about position or clothing if multiple people are visible.

Tip: Adding 'fill the background naturally' helps ensure smooth reconstruction where they were standing.

Copy one of these to get started:

Someone walked through my tourist photo remove the person walking through and fill the background naturally
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Person blocking landmark or scenery delete the person on the left/right, show the full landmark behind them
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Stranger at edge of my photo remove the person at the edge of the frame, extend the scenery
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Someone in background of portrait remove the person in the background walking by, keep main subject untouched
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3 more prompts

Person wearing specific clothing remove the person in the [color/type] jacket walking through
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Multiple people walking through remove all people walking through, show just the landmark/scene
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Person partially visible, entering frame remove the partial person on the left/right edge, complete the background
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Review the result

Check that the person is completely gone and the background looks natural. Zoom in to verify there are no traces left, no weird artifacts, and the scenery fills in smoothly where they were standing.
Refine if needed (optional)

If any traces remain or the background fill looks off, tap a marker on the problem area and try 'fix this area naturally' or 'remove all traces of the person and blend background.' This is rarely needed for clear removals.

Tip: If removing the person leaves an awkward gap, try 'extend the background naturally to fill the space' for better composition.

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"Only decent shot at a famous landmark and a tourist walked right through it. This removed them perfectly—the background filled in so naturally you can't tell anyone was there." @TravelPhotog

See it in action

Landmark tourist photo with person walking by

Perfect shot at a famous landmark but a tourist in a bright jacket walked right through it. One prompt removed them and reconstructed the landmark background naturally.

Prompt: remove the person walking through and fill the background naturally

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Same portrait with background person removed, clean background — After

Portrait with stranger walking in background

Beautiful outdoor couple portrait but a stranger walked through the background behind them. AI removed the background person while keeping the couple perfectly intact.

Prompt: remove the person in the background walking by, keep main subject untouched

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If something looks off

AI removed the wrong person or changed main subject

Why: The description was ambiguous when multiple people are present. The AI needs clearer direction about which person is intruding vs which is the intended subject.

Try: remove only the person in [describe clothing/position], keep everyone else unchanged

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Tip: Be very specific: 'remove the person in the blue jacket on the left' or use markers to tap exactly who to remove.

Background looks weird or has artifacts where person was

Why: Complex backgrounds or patterns can make the AI's fill less natural. The area behind the person may have been difficult to reconstruct.

Try: remove person and fill the background more naturally, match surrounding textures and patterns

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Tip: Try Smart mode (4 credits) for complex backgrounds like architecture, crowds, or detailed patterns.

Person's shadow or reflection still visible

Why: The AI removed the person but missed their shadow on the ground or reflection in water/windows.

Try: remove the person and all their shadows, reflections, and traces

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Composition looks empty or awkward after removal

Why: Simply removing someone can leave the scene feeling unbalanced or with an odd gap in composition.

Try: remove this person and extend the background to fill the space naturally, improve composition

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Tip: Adding 'improve composition' or 'reframe' helps the AI create a better final image balance.

AI didn't remove anyone at all

Why: The prompt may have been too vague, or the AI couldn't identify which person you meant by 'walking through.'

Try: tap a marker on the intruding person, then 'remove this person completely and fill naturally'

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Tip: Markers eliminate ambiguity—tap exactly who you want gone.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the person before removing them?

No. Just type 'remove the person walking through' or 'delete the person on the left' and the AI finds and removes them automatically. Markers are only needed in crowded scenes or when multiple people are present and description alone is ambiguous.

Will the background look natural where the person was standing?

Yes, in most cases. The AI reconstructs background scenery, patterns, and textures where they were. Results are best when the background is relatively simple or repeating (sky, grass, pavement, architecture). Complex unique backgrounds may need refinement.

Can I remove multiple people walking through at once?

You can try 'remove all people walking through' to fix multiple at once. However, handling one person at a time usually gives more consistent and controllable results, especially in complex scenes.

What if the person is only partially in frame (arm or leg visible)?

Works perfectly. Say 'remove the partial person on the left/right edge' and the AI will remove the visible portion and complete the background. This is actually easier than removing someone fully in frame.

Will this work if the person is blocking an important part of the scene?

Yes. The AI reconstructs what's behind them based on surrounding context. For landmarks, architecture, or patterned backgrounds, the AI can usually infer and fill convincingly. Say 'show the full landmark behind them' to emphasize reconstruction.

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Perfect moment but someone walking through?

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe who to remove

Review the result

Refine if needed (optional)

See it in action

Landmark tourist photo with person walking by

Portrait with stranger walking in background

If something looks off

Quick answers

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