diff --git a/pixelateTG.py b/pixelateTG.py
index 450d334..cd7ee86 100644
--- a/pixelateTG.py
+++ b/pixelateTG.py
@@ -61,6 +61,8 @@ def pixelate_faces(update: Update, context: CallbackContext) -> None:
 
     context.user_data[session_id]['photo_path'] = photo_path
     context.user_data[session_id]['user_id'] = update.message.from_user.id
+    # Delete the original picture from the chat
+    update.message.delete()
 
 
 def process_image(photo_path, user_id, file_id, bot):
@@ -321,7 +323,6 @@ def button_callback(update: Update, context: CallbackContext) -> None:
             query.edit_message_reply_markup(reply_markup=query.message.reply_markup)
 
 
-
 def main() -> None:
     updater = Updater(TOKEN)
     dispatcher = updater.dispatcher