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Faudo
Nov 05, 2025Iron Contributor
The best way to remove people from images?
Hi everyone, I hope it's okay to ask this here. I'm not great with photo editing, but I've run into a problem a few times now and I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction. I have some real...
Koenpk
Nov 05, 2025Iron Contributor
G1MP is a powerful free and open-source image editing program that can definitely be used to remove people from images. While it doesn't have a dedicated "Magic Eraser" tool like some mobile apps, it offers a variety of tools and techniques that can achieve similar results with some practice.
Steps of Removing People from Images Using G1MP
- Open Your Image
Launch G1MP and open the photo you want to edit. - Use the Clone Tool or Heal Tool
These tools allow you to paint over the person or object with pixels from the surrounding area, effectively "covering them up." - Select the Clone Tool
In the toolbox, select the Clone Tool (looks like a stamp).
Hold down Ctrl (or Command on Mac) and click on an area near the person you want to remove to select the source pixels.
Then, paint over the person to replace them with the background. - Use the Heal Tool for Fine-Tuning
The Heal Tool works similarly but blends the area more seamlessly.
It’s great for fixing small imperfections and blending edges. - Use Selection Tools to Isolate the Person
You can also use selection tools (like the Free Select or Paths Tool) to outline the person.
After selecting, you can delete them or fill the selection with cloned pixels. - Remove people from Images
Zoom in and carefully work on blending to make the removal look natural.
Use multiple layers if needed for non-destructive editing.