Remove People from Photos

Erase an unwanted person while keeping the rest of your photo in place. Upload a photo, brush over what you want gone and compare the result with your original.

Beach portrait: mark the whole background tourist and his reflectionResult with the background tourist and his reflection removed1. Mark the whole person and their shadow

Start with your photo

Choose an image or drop it here.

No image? Try one of these:
JPG, PNG, WebP · up to 20 MB2 free credits to start · 4 more when you sign inEvery download is full resolution

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EXAMPLES

Three common reasons to remove someone

Each example was edited in People Remover. Drag the slider to compare, then try it on your own photo.

TRAVEL PHOTOS

Keep the place. Lose the passerby.

Someone walking through the foreground pulls attention from the street or the view. Brush over that one person, then check how the paving is filled in.

Try this on your photo ↗
Mediterranean plaza with a foreground passerby removed before editingMediterranean plaza with a foreground passerby removed after the example editBeforeAfter
PORTRAITS

Clear the background behind a portrait

A stranger in the background competes with the person you photographed. Mark the stranger and leave your subject unpainted.

Open the editor ↗
Autumn street portrait with a background passerby removed before editingAutumn street portrait with a background passerby removed after the example editBeforeAfter
COUPLES AND GROUPS

Remove someone standing behind you

Paint over the person behind your group, compare before and after, and keep everyone else as they are.

Remove someone from a photo ↗
Park portrait with a background passerby removed before editingPark portrait with a background passerby removed after the example editBeforeAfter

All examples were made with People Remover. Busy backgrounds sometimes need a second pass.

HOW IT WORKS

Upload, brush, download

01

Bring your photo

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP image from your device.

02

Mark what goes

Paint over the person you want removed. Adjust the brush size and use Unmark to clear accidental marks.

03

Review and save

Compare the result with your original, then download it at full resolution. That includes edits made with free credits.

BETTER RESULTS

Tips for a cleaner result

01

Cover the whole silhouette

Brush over the person from head to foot, including loose hair, bags or anything they are holding.

02

Include the shadow

A leftover shadow can reveal where someone stood. Add it to the selection if you want the area to feel natural.

03

Keep the selection focused

Avoid painting over the person you want to keep. Use Unmark or Undo if your brush reaches too far.

For more selection tips and real before-and-after examples, read our step-by-step guide to removing people from photos. Editing on your phone? See how to remove people from photos on your phone.

LIMITATIONS

What AI removal can’t do

The removed area is filled in from what surrounds it. It’s a convincing guess, not the real scene that was hidden. Repeating patterns, overlapping people and very large selections are the hardest cases and may need a second pass. Zoom in and check the result before you print or share it.

FAQ

Can I choose which person to remove?

Yes. Brush over the person you want removed. Leave everyone you want to keep unpainted.

Will the original background be recovered?

No. What was behind the person was never captured, so the editor fills the area based on the surrounding scene. It usually looks natural, but it’s a reconstruction, not the original background.

What if people overlap?

Select only the person to remove, including their shadow when needed. Overlapping faces or bodies are more difficult and may require another edit.

Which photos can I upload?

JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 20 MB and 25 megapixels. If a very large photo won’t open on your phone, try a computer or a smaller version of the photo.

Can I download at the original photo size for free?

Yes. Every result downloads at the same width and height as your original, including edits made with free credits. Only the area you brushed changes. Files are saved as PNG, and camera metadata such as EXIF is not kept.

What’s the difference between Standard and HD Repair?

Standard generates the brushed area at 1K. HD Repair generates it at 2K, which gives the filled area twice the detail in each direction. You’ll notice it most on large photos when you zoom in or print. Both download at full resolution. Standard uses 2 credits. HD Repair uses 5 credits and unlocks after your first purchase. On photos under about 1,000 pixels on the long side, Standard already matches the photo’s resolution.

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