Key facts
- What it does
- Erases what you paint over and fills in the background
- Typical uses
- Photobombers, signs, wires, clutter
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad and Android
- Price
- Included with a Glow subscription, from $1.99/week (pricing)
How to remove an object from a photo
- Open Glow and tap Remove Object.
- Pick a photo.
- Brush over the person or thing you want to erase. Cover it completely.
- Glow removes it and fills the space. Compare, then save.
Tips
- Paint a little beyond the edges of the object, including its shadow.
- Small objects on simple backgrounds such as sky, grass or walls disappear most cleanly.
- For several objects, remove them one at a time.
Limits
Large objects in front of detailed backgrounds are the hardest case. Glow invents what was behind them, so check the filled area before saving.
Who it's for
Best for
- Travel photos with strangers in them
- Cleaning up product and real-estate photos
- Removing signs, wires and clutter
Not for
- Removing the whole background (use Remove Background)
- Video
- Edits that must be forensically accurate
Questions
How do I remove a person from a photo?
Open Glow, tap Remove Object, brush over the person and Glow erases them and fills in the background.
Is it free?
Glow is free to download. The photo tools are part of the Glow subscription: $1.99 a week, $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year on the US App Store. The app shows the exact price for your country before you pay, and you can cancel any time in your App Store or Google Play settings. See pricing.
What happens to my photo?
Your photo is uploaded securely and processed once to create your result, which appears in your in-app Gallery. Glow doesn't collect or store face data, and you can delete any result from the Gallery. Details are in the privacy policy.
Last updated October 27, 2026. Made by Halberd LLC, the developer of Glow.