Object Removal & Inpainting

Remove unwanted elements from photos using each::sense. This skill intelligently removes objects, people, text, watermarks, and imperfections while seamlessly filling the removed areas with contextually appropriate content.

Features

• Object Removal: Remove unwanted items from any photo
• Person Removal: Remove people from backgrounds cleanly
• Text/Watermark Removal: Clean up images with unwanted text overlays
• Blemish Removal: Remove skin imperfections and photo artifacts
• Wire/Line Removal: Clean up power lines, cables, and wires
• Logo Removal: Remove branding and logos from images
• Shadow Removal: Eliminate unwanted shadows
• Background Cleanup: Remove distracting background elements

Quick Start

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the person standing on the left side of this photo",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/beach-photo.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Use Case Examples

1. Remove Person from Photo

Remove an unwanted person from a group photo or scenic shot.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the person in the red shirt from this beach photo. Fill the area naturally with the ocean and sand background.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/beach-group.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

2. Remove Unwanted Object

Clean up photos by removing distracting objects.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the trash can and bench from the right side of this park landscape photo. Make it look like a clean natural scene.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/park-landscape.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

3. Remove Text/Watermark

Clean up images with unwanted text overlays or watermarks.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the watermark from the bottom right corner of this image. Restore the original background seamlessly.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/watermarked-image.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

4. Remove Blemish/Imperfection

Clean up skin imperfections or photo artifacts.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the skin blemishes and acne marks from this portrait photo. Keep the skin looking natural and maintain the original skin texture.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/portrait.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

5. Remove Power Lines/Wires

Clean up landscape and architectural photos by removing distracting wires.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove all the power lines and electrical wires from this sunset cityscape photo. Make the sky look clean and unobstructed.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/cityscape-wires.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

6. Remove Tourists from Landmark Photo

Get that perfect empty landmark shot by removing crowds.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove all the tourists and people from this Eiffel Tower photo. I want it to look like an empty plaza with just the monument.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/eiffel-tower-crowded.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

7. Remove Ex from Photo

Salvage memories by removing someone from personal photos.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the person on the right side of this vacation photo. Fill in with the background scenery naturally so it looks like a solo travel photo.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/vacation-couple.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

8. Remove Logo/Branding

Clean up product photos or images with unwanted branding.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the brand logo from the t-shirt in this photo. Replace it with plain fabric that matches the shirt color and texture.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/branded-shirt.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

9. Clean Up Product Photo

Remove distracting elements from e-commerce product shots.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Clean up this product photo by removing the price tag, dust spots, and the reflection of the photographer in the surface. Make it look professional and ready for e-commerce.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/product-raw.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

10. Remove Shadow

Eliminate unwanted shadows from photos.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the harsh shadow cast by the photographer on the ground in this outdoor portrait. Make the lighting look natural and even.",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/portrait-shadow.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Multi-Turn Object Removal

Use session_id for iterative removal and refinement:

# First removal
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove the car parked on the left side of this street photo",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/street-scene.jpg"],
    "session_id": "cleanup-project-001"
  }'

# Second removal (same session)
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Now also remove the garbage bins near the building entrance",
    "session_id": "cleanup-project-001"
  }'

# Refinement (same session)
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "The area where the car was removed looks a bit blurry. Can you improve the texture to match the surrounding pavement better?",
    "session_id": "cleanup-project-001"
  }'

Prompt Tips for Object Removal

When requesting object removal, include these details in your prompt:

1. What to remove: Be specific about the object(s) to remove
2. Location: Describe where the object is in the image (left, right, center, background)
3. Fill guidance: Describe what should replace the removed area
4. Context preservation: Mention if certain elements should be kept intact

Example Prompt Structure

"Remove [object description] from [location in image].
Fill the area with [expected background/content].
Keep [elements to preserve] intact."

Good Prompt Examples

• “Remove the person in the blue jacket standing near the fountain on the left side”
• “Remove all text and watermarks from the image, restore the original background”
• “Remove the car and fill with matching grass and pathway”

Prompts to Avoid

• “Clean up this photo” (too vague)
• “Remove stuff” (not specific)
• “Make it better” (unclear objective)

Mode Selection

Recommendation: Use max mode for complex removals (people, large objects) and eco for simple cleanups (small blemishes, dust spots).

Best Practices

For Best Results

• High-resolution source: Use the highest quality source image available
• Clear descriptions: Be specific about what to remove and where it is
• Simple backgrounds: Objects in front of simple, repetitive backgrounds are easier to remove cleanly
• Multiple passes: For complex scenes, use multi-turn removal to address one element at a time

Challenging Scenarios

• Complex backgrounds: Objects in front of detailed, unique backgrounds may require manual refinement
• Large objects: Removing very large objects (more than 30% of image) may produce less realistic results
• Reflections: Objects with reflections may need separate removal requests for the object and its reflection
• Shadows: Remember to request shadow removal if the object casts a visible shadow

Error Handling

Client Timeout Configuration

Object removal operations can take time, especially for complex scenes. Configure your HTTP client with a minimum 10 minute timeout to avoid premature disconnections.

# Example with extended timeout
curl --max-time 600 -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Remove all people from this crowded plaza photo",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/crowded-plaza.jpg"],
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Related Skills

• each-sense – Core API documentation
• image-edit – General image editing capabilities
• background-removal – Remove and replace backgrounds