How to Remove People or Objects in the Background of a Photo
Mar 02, 2026If you have an iPhone 15 Pro/Max or newer, there is an incredible new tool that allows you to remove a person or object from the background of a photo. Check out this picture of my friends and I getting facials on Valentine's Day. Do you see the lady photo bombing us in the picture on the left? Ok, to be fair she had no idea I was taking the photo. But I can easily remove her by following just a few simple steps… it’s like magic!
Simple Steps to Remove People or Object from the Background:
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Open the Photos app from your phone
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Find and open your picture
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Click the editing icon at the bottom (3 horizontal lines)
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Click “Clean Up”
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Tap, brush or circle the people or objects you want to remove
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Click “Done” in the top right corner to save your edits
I hope you enjoy this new tool as much as I do, and have fun diving into your favorite photos to clear out all those background distractions!