How to Crop Someone Out of a Photo

Ever took what you thought was the perfect photo only to find someone photobombing in the background? Yeah, it's annoying. But guess what? You can crop them out, and I'll show you how.

Here’s a simple guide to get that unwanted person out of your shot like they were never there.

Why You Might Want to Crop Someone Out

There are tons of reasons you might need this:

• Someone accidentally photobombed.
• You want to focus on a specific subject.
• You're repurposing an image for different uses.

Using Built-In Tools on Your Device

Most smartphones come with built-in photo editing tools. Here’s how you can use them:

iPhone

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Select the photo you want to edit.
3. Tap Edit > Crop.
4. Adjust the frame to remove the person.
5. Save your changes.

Android

1. Open the Google Photos app.
2. Select the image you want to edit.
3. Tap Edit > Crop.
4. Adjust the cropping frame.
5. Save your changes.

Specialized Apps to Crop Someone Out

Sometimes built-in tools don’t cut it. That’s where specialized apps come in handy. Here are some great apps to consider:

Instasize

• Image Cropping: Easily crop out any unwanted person from your photo.
• Magic Fill: Extend the background to seamlessly fill in the space where the person was.
• Filters and Borders: Make your cropped photo look even better with filters and custom borders.
• Cloud Storage: Save your edited photos in the cloud for easy access.
• Available on iOS, Android, and Web.

Fotor

• One-Tap Editing: Simple tools to crop out distractions.
• Clone Tool: Helps in filling the background after cropping.

TouchRetouch

• Easy Object Removal: Select and remove people from your photos with just a tap.
• Quick Repair: Works well on small and intricate areas.

How to Use Instasize to Crop Someone Out

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Instasize on your device.
2. Import the photo you want to edit.
3. Select the Crop tool.
4. Adjust the cropping frame to remove the person from the image.
5. Use Magic Fill to smoothly fill the background if needed.
6. Apply any filters or borders to enhance the photo.
7. Save and share your image directly from the app.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Over-Cropping: Don’t sacrifice the quality of your photo just to remove someone. Adjust the frame carefully.
• Ignoring Background: Make sure the background looks natural after cropping.
• Resolution Issues: Ensure you are saving the edited photo in high resolution.

FAQs

1. Can I uncrop an image after saving it?

Yes, if you use cloud-based tools like Instasize. You can revert to the original image and crop again.

2. Does cropping affect the quality of the image?

Not necessarily. But always save your image in the highest resolution possible.

3. Are there free apps for this?

Yes, many apps like Instasize offer free basic features. However, premium versions provide more advanced tools.

Now you know how to crop someone out of a photo. Get editing!