Use a photo editor with object removal or healing tools
Open the photo in the editor
Select the emoji area with a brush, lasso, or selection tool
Apply the remove, heal, clone, or content-aware fill tool
Refine the area until it blends with the background
Save the edited photo as a new file
Use mobile apps with erase or retouch tools if editing on a phone
Use online image editors with object removal features if needed
Crop the photo if the emoji is near the edge
Replace the image with the original unedited version if available