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How to remove a person or object from a video with AI

Erase a specified subject using written direction or the selected model's detection workflow.

Intermediate 5 min read · 5 stepsTry Remove subjects from video
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Before you begin

  • A source video you can use and available credits.
  • A supported clip range; the selected model shows its current limits.

What you’ll achieve: A removal request that identifies the unwanted subject and the surrounding scene to keep.

Model choices

For unrestricted AI video object removal, select a compatible Less restrictive edit model and clearly identify what to erase. A native text-directed model uses your description; PixVerse's Moderated workflow instead uses detected subject selection.

Upload your source video

Open Video Editor and choose Upload video or a saved clip. Wait for preparation and duration to finish. Choose a short range with a clear view of the subject so you can judge the change against the original.

Step 1 · Upload video
Tong Remove subjects from video interface for “Upload your source video”, with the Upload video control highlighted by arrow 1.

Step 1: Upload video

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Next step

Choose Remove an object

Open What would you like to change? and select Remove an object. The intent can remove a person or an object. Choose a source range where it is easy to identify the unwanted subject and the area behind it.

Step 2 · Remove an object
Tong Remove subjects from video interface for “Choose Remove an object”, with the Remove an object control highlighted by arrow 2.

Step 2: Remove an object

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Choose the editing model

Open Change model and compare Less restrictive models for an unrestricted editing workflow, or switch to Moderated if that suits your project. This example uses a native written-direction model. Check reference support, duration and resolution before continuing.

Step 3 · Less restrictive
Tong Remove subjects from video interface for “Choose the editing model”, with the Less restrictive control highlighted by arrow 3.

Step 3: Less restrictive

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Identify what to remove

For a native written-direction model, describe the exact unwanted item and what should remain. For example: remove the explorer from the scene; preserve the grey wall and floor. With PixVerse Modify instead, choose a clear frame, use Detect, review its selection price and select the detected person or object before reviewing the video edit.

Step 4 · What would you like to remove?
Tong Remove subjects from video interface for “Identify what to remove”, with the What would you like to remove? control highlighted by arrow 4.

Step 4: What would you like to remove?

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Next step

Review settings, price and the result

Open Settings to check the selected range, resolution, audio and whether to return the selected section or full video. Close Settings, then select Review price. Confirm the quoted edit when ready; inspect the completed result in My edits and download it while keeping your original source.

Step 5 · Review price
Tong Remove subjects from video interface for “Review settings, price and the result”, with the Review price control highlighted by arrow 5.

Step 5: Review price

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A useful tip

Name a visible distinguishing detail when several similar objects are present. Check the filled background as well as whether the unwanted subject disappeared.

If something goes wrong

If the wrong item disappears, clarify its location or use a clearer range. Detection-based selections become stale after some source/model changes; find subjects again when that engine asks for it.

Read first, create when you’re ready

Reading this guide is free. The linked tool shows its own requirements and current credit price. Screenshots use demonstration data; review your own inputs and the quoted cost before submitting paid work.

Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Tong Academy