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Remove people from photos on Mac

With apps like Luminar Neo and TouchRetouch, removing people and objects feels quick and surprisingly fun, even if you’re not a pro editor.

Yanina Sych

Marketing Designer

Date published

January 29, 2026

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Step-by-step process

Step 1

Use Luminar Neo for AI‑powered removal

Step 2

Cick Edit, then select the Erase tool

Step 3

Paint over the person or object you want gone — the AI fills in the background naturally

Step 4

Check and refine the edit. After the automatic removal, zoom in and make sure the area blends with the surroundings — Luminar Neo’s AI usually does a great job

Step 5

Open TouchRetouch for precise manual edits. If you need more control, open the same image in TouchRetouch — choose Object Removal and use the Brush to carefully paint over unwanted figures or shapes

Step 6

Save your cleaned photo. Once you’re happy with the result, export or save the cleaned image back to your library — perfect for sharing or printing

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