Generate Edited Videos by Removing a Person or Object From Videos
Most editors hit the same wall — an unwanted person appears in a shot, a subject needs to be swapped out, or a background talent walked into frame at the wrong moment. Reshooting costs time and money, and manual frame-by-frame editing takes hours. We tested five AI tools that claim to remove or replace a person from video automatically and found the right tool.
What to Expect
What we tested
We tested 5 tools that explicitly claim to remove or replace a person from video, using the same two source videos across all tools.
The Best Way to Do It
Our Recommendation
Use Runway ML — It is the only tested tool that handles both person removal and person replacement in a single workflow, with the highest output quality across all background types. Here's how — tested April 2026.
Upload Your Video
Go to Runway ML and open the Inpaint tool. Upload your source video directly. Runway ML accepts common formats including MP4 and MOV. No account setup beyond a free signup is required to start.
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Describe What to Remove
Enter a text prompt describing the object or person you want to remove from the video. Runway ML uses AI-based detection and tracking to identify the subject across frames automatically. Clear and specific prompts improve removal accuracy and reduce visual artifacts in the final output.
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Generate the Removal Process
After entering the removal prompt, click the Generate button to begin AI processing. Runway ML analyzes the video frame-by-frame and automatically removes the selected subject while reconstructing the background naturally. Processing time may vary depending on video length, motion complexity, and output quality.
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Preview and Process
Run the generation. Runway ML processes the video and presents a frame-by-frame preview before final export. This is the point to catch any tracking errors before committing. Re-brush specific frames if a particular section shows artifacts or missed coverage.
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Export the Edited Video
Once satisfied, export the final video. Standard plan and above removes the Runway ML watermark and enables HD export. The output is a clean MP4 ready for further editing, publishing, or direct upload to social platforms.
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What You'll Actually Get
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can any of these tools replace a person in a video, not just remove them?▾
Yes, but only Runway ML. Its Erase and Replace feature lets users describe the replacement using a text prompt — Runway ML generates and composites the replacement into the video automatically. All other tested tools only support person removal, not replacement.
Do I need video editing experience to use these tools?▾
No. All five tested tools use a brush-based selection interface — the user paints over the person in one frame and AI handles the rest. No timeline editing, masking, or keyframing knowledge is required. Runway ML has the most configuration options but remains approachable for non-editors.
How long can the source video be?▾
It depends on the tool and plan. Media.io supports videos up to 15 minutes on the free plan — the longest among tested tools. Runway ML free credits are best suited for clips under 15 seconds. EzRemove AI and MagicEraser AI are optimized for short clips. AVCLabs is a desktop app without the same clip-length restrictions.
Does output quality depend on background complexity?▾
Yes, significantly. All tested tools perform best on simple, static backgrounds. Moderately complex backgrounds (outdoor scenes, partial occlusion, moving elements) produce varying artifact levels. Runway ML handles complex backgrounds better than any other tested tool but is not artifact-free in all cases.
Is there a completely free option for person removal from video?▾
MagicEraser AI and EzRemove AI offer the most accessible free-tier workflows with no login required for basic use. Media.io has a free plan with limited monthly credits. Runway ML provides free credits on signup — sufficient for initial testing. AVCLabs offers a free trial on its desktop app. None of the free tiers are unlimited.
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Runway ML
Advanced AI video editing tool that can remove or replace people from videos with realistic background filling and smooth motion tracking.
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AVC Labs
AI-powered video enhancer and editor that allows object and person removal with clean results and improved video quality.
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Media.io
Easy-to-use online editor that lets you quickly remove unwanted people or objects from videos without complex editing skills.
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EzRemove
Simple AI tool focused on removing or replacing people in videos with minimal effort and fast processing.
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MagicEraser AI
Smart AI-based remover that detects and erases people from videos while maintaining natural-looking backgrounds.