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Last updated on
Aug 4, 2026
Learn how to quickly remove unwanted objects and distractions from images using the Remove tool in Adobe Photoshop on desktop.
Remove objects
In the Tools panel, select Remove tool.
Note
Selecting the Remove tool opens the Contextual Task Bar, where you can quickly access commonly used controls.
In the Options bar, set the brush slightly larger than the area you want to remove.
Draw a loop around the area you want to remove.
The Contextual Task Bar provides quick access to the commonly used Remove tool controls. Any changes you make are synchronized with the Options bar.
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Control |
Description |
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Find distractions |
Detect and remove common distractions such as General distractions, People, and Wires and cables. |
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Add to |
Add areas to the current selection for removal. |
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Subtract from |
Remove areas from the current selection. |
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Remove after each stroke |
Automatically remove the selected area after each brush stroke. |
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Create new layer |
Apply removals to a new layer for non-destructive editing. |
Choose how generative AI is used
Use the Mode option in the Options bar to control how generative AI is applied.
- Auto (May use generative AI): Photoshop automatically chooses the best processing method.
- Generative AI is on: Uses generative AI for the edit. You can choose cloud or on-device processing.
- Generative AI is off: Does not use generative AI for the edit.
When generative AI is enabled, choose where the processing takes place.
- Cloud: Uses cloud processing.
- Device: Runs locally on your device.
The on-device model for the Remove tool runs locally on your device after it has been downloaded.
Select Device from the Mode option in the Options bar to use on-device processing. The first time you use on-device processing, it may take longer to run. If your system doesn’t meet the requirements, the Device option will be unavailable. Ensure your hardware meets the requirements for the Remove tool.
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