Remove passers-by from a photo
Remove passers-by from the background of a travel photo or group shot with Auto photo erase or Manual Eraser. JPEG or PNG, one at a time.
| What's on screen | How to remove it | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Small passer-by in the background | Use Auto photo erase. | If anything is left, switch to Manual Eraser. |
| Passer-by close to your subject | Paint over just the passer-by with Manual Eraser. | You'll be asked to use 1 image credit when it finishes. |
| A group of people | Paint over everyone you want gone in one go with Manual Eraser. | A large area shows the fill more, so check the preview. |
| People in a video | Not supported for now. | Only photos can be processed. |
Works for
- People walking through the background of a travel photo.
- Strangers behind a group photo.
- Photos you took or are allowed to use.
Not for
- People in a video.
- Someone else's photos.
People walking through the background of a travel photo or group shot can be removed with Auto photo erase or Manual Eraser. People can't be removed from videos for now. Only use photos you're allowed to use.
Use only content you own or are authorized to process. Do not upload other people’s copyrighted material.
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Before
After
Remove it in three steps
- 1
Sign in and upload
Sign in with Google, Apple, or email, then choose one image. Images are one at a time.
- 2
Choose how to erase
Choose Auto photo erase first. If anything is left, paint over the person with Manual Eraser and submit. One JPEG or PNG at a time.
- 3
Preview and export
Check the preview first: videos up to 2 minutes can be previewed for free, and the preview can't be saved. When you're happy, use credits to export at the original resolution. Web and app share credits.
Before you remove people
- 1
The smaller the person and the simpler the background, the more natural the fill.
- 2
If a person fills most of the photo, the filled area will be more visible. Check the preview first.
- 3
If you have another shot without the passer-by, use that one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove a person from a video?
No. Removing people only works on photos for now.
Can I remove a person from someone else's photo?
No. Process only a photo you took or are allowed to edit.
Can I remove clutter or power lines at the same time?
Yes, the same way: paint over them with Manual Eraser.
Are there format limits?
JPEG and PNG only, shortest side at least 64 pixels, one at a time.
Can I import from a link?
No. Choose the photo from your device.
Can I save the preview?
A free preview file cannot be saved. After you check the result, export at the original size.