Guide · iPhone

How to remove a person from a photo on iPhone

Open the photo in Magic Retouch, brush over the person you want gone, and let the AI rebuild the background. Export a clean copy without leaving your iPhone.

Updated 2026-07-22

Steps

  1. 01

    Install Magic Retouch

    Download Magic Retouch from the App Store and open it on your iPhone.

  2. 02

    Choose Remove People

    Import the photo from your camera roll, then pick the tool for removing people or objects.

  3. 03

    Brush over the person

    Paint over the person you want to remove. Messy strokes are fine — cover the whole figure including shadows when you can.

  4. 04

    Tap to clean up and save

    Let the AI fill the space, compare before and after, then export the full-resolution result.

Try it on the photo you almost deleted.

Magic Retouch runs on iPhone — free to download on the App Store.

Remove people

FAQ

  • It works best when there is a clear edge between people. Brush carefully near faces and hair, then check the preview before you save.
  • Some AI tools need a connection to process the edit. Check the app’s privacy details for current processing behavior.
  • Yes. Brush each person (or do them in separate passes) until the scene looks clean.

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