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
- 01
Install Magic Retouch
Download Magic Retouch from the App Store and open it on your iPhone.
- 02
Choose Remove People
Import the photo from your camera roll, then pick the tool for removing people or objects.
- 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.
- 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.
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.