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Last updated on Sep 16, 2024

Learn how to remove unwanted objects from a photo with the Remove tool.

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Follow along with any project to learn how to remove objects.

  1. On the Lightroom on the web homepage, select All Photos.

  2. Select an image to open it in detail view, and then select Remove  .

  3. Brush over the object that you want to remove. 

    Remove tool panel is highlighted with clone and heal icons. Generative AI and Object Aware checkbox is displayed. Size slider is adjusted to 29 and Opacity slider to 100.
    Adjust the brush size and opacity of the overlay to make a precise selection.

  4. Once you have brushed over the object and its shadow, use the Refine controls to make the following selections:

    • Add: Add more objects to the selection.
    • Subtract: Delete objects from the selection.
    Note:

    You can also access the Opacity slider in the Refine panel. 

    Tip:

    You can also select the Heal and Clone tools to apply to the edit.

  5. Select the Show Overlay checkbox to view the pins when you hover over an image to show the pins of the removed spots.

  6. Select Share .

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