How to Remove a Person From a Photo in Adobe Photoshop

Is there a certain detail ruining your perfect shot? Some photos are easy to recreate, while others need additional editing.

Removing objects in Photoshop is quite easy. Today we’ll show you how to remove people from a nature landscape photo in Photoshop.

This Adobe Photoshop tutorial will explain the five easy steps you’ll need to follow.

Step 1

First, select the Remove Tool, which you’ll find in the left-hand toolbar bundled with the Spot Healing Brush Tool.

You’ll also want to change the Mode.

Auto will use whichever settings Photoshop believes will give the best and quickest result. Smaller, simpler areas will not use generative AI, while larger, more complex areas likely will.

Generative AI On will use generative AI no matter the circumstances. This setting is not recommended as it’s slower and unnecessary.

Generative AI Off will ensure no generative AI is used when using the Photoshop Remove Tool.

Step 2

This step is optional. If you do not want to edit your photo directly, turn Sample All Layers on in the upper options bar.

Then create a New Layer above the base photo. You will do all of your brushing on this layer.

Editing your photos in a way that does not permanently change the base photo’s pixels is called non-destructive editing.

turn Sample All Layers on and create new layer

Step 3

Next, use the Remove Tool brush to select the person you want to remove. All areas highlighted in pink will be affected. You want the brush to be slightly larger than your subject, selecting slightly more than just the person.

Make sure to select all parts of the person, including smaller details, hair, and close shadows.

Step 4

Let go of the mouse, and the Remove Tool will automatically remove the person and fill in the missing environment.

Generative AI was used in this example and will likely always be used if removing a person and Auto is turned on.

Step 5

This step is optional. If you turned Sample All Layers on, you can now refine what was generated on your blank layer using the Eraser Tool.

This is helpful for when you may have selected too much or removed a detail that you want brought back.

If you turned Sample All Layers on, you can refine what was generated

With the power of the Remove Tool in Photoshop, removing objects, unwanted elements, or people in your photos has never been easier.

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