Is there any way to get rid of all the explicit pics of me on the internet on websites I’ve never heard of?

TLDR

You cannot "delete" the internet, but you can make yourself invisible to the average person. The goal is to break the links between your name/face and the content via legal notices and search engine requests.

How Can I Remove Non-Consensual Explicit Photos From Third-Party Sites?

Finding your past content on sites you didn't authorize is a distressing experience, but it is a common result of "scraping," where bots steal content from platforms like OnlyFans to populate free galleries. Because you are the subject of these photos—and likely the original copyright holder—you have several avenues for removal.

First, identify if you own the copyright. If you took the photos yourself, you can issue a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notice. This is a legal request telling a website that they are hosting copyrighted material without permission. Most legitimate sites have a "Report" or "DMCA" link in their footer. If the site owner ignores you, you can find out who hosts the website (using a "WhoIs" lookup tool) and send the notice directly to the hosting provider.

If you didn't take the photos, you can still request removal based on "non-consensual explicit imagery" policies. Many jurisdictions and platforms now recognize that even if a photo was once public or paid for, its redistribution to a third-party site without consent is a violation of privacy.

Clear screen, clear mind now

Send the legal letters today

Wait for them to go

How Do I Stop These Images From Appearing In Search Results?

Even if a photo remains on a hidden server, it doesn't matter if no one can find it. Removing the link from Google and Bing is often more effective than trying to delete every single mirror site.

Google has a specific tool for requesting the removal of "non-consensual explicit or intimate personal images." You can submit a request providing the URLs of the images and the search terms (like your name or a specific handle) that lead to them. Once Google approves the request, the images will no longer appear in search results for those terms, effectively burying the content.

Be wary of "reputation management" firms. Many promise a 100% success rate for a high fee, but they often just perform the same manual steps you can do for free. If a service asks for thousands of dollars upfront without a guaranteed contract or a clear explanation of their legal process, it is likely a scam.

Search for your own name

Ask the big engines to hide

Peace comes back slowly

Concluding Questions

What steps can you take to verify the privacy settings and data retention policies of the hosting providers where your images are currently stored?