Quick answer
To remove an object from a photo, paint over it in FreeImageKit's Remove Object from Photo and select Remove. An inpainting model running in your browser fills the area with matching background, and only the painted pixels change. It works best on small and medium objects against textured backgrounds, and nothing is uploaded.
Steps
- Open Remove Object from Photo and select, drop or paste an image.
- Paint over the object, including a small margin around it and any shadow, then select Remove.
- Hold to compare with the original, undo if needed, then download the result.
What works best
Small and medium objects on textured or repetitive backgrounds such as grass, sky, sand, walls or water give the model plenty of surrounding context to copy. Plain backgrounds are easy and busy ones are hard.
How to paint the mask
Cover the whole object plus a margin, including its shadow and any reflection, or the leftover edge will look like a ghost. If the first pass leaves a trace, paint over it and run a second pass instead of one very large mask.
When it struggles
Large objects, objects crossing faces or detailed subjects, and regular patterns such as fences or tiles can leave visible artefacts. Cropping the photo can be easier than removing a large object.
Related tools and honesty
Remove Person from Photo selects people automatically, and Remove Text from Image finds captions and stamps. Edited photos should be disclosed where context matters, such as news, evidence or property listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The inpainting model (about 28 MB, downloaded once) runs on your device, so the photo never leaves your browser.
How do I remove a person from a photo?
Use Remove Person from Photo, which highlights people automatically. Keep the ones you want, paint over anything it missed, then remove.
What are the size limits?
Inputs are JPG, PNG or WebP up to 16 megapixels and 40 MB.
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