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It’s Day 11 of our series! Learn how to effortlessly remove distractions in Photoshop using the new Remove Tool. With just one click, you can get rid of wires, cables, or even people! We’ll also explore using the Selection Brush and Generative Fill for a more controlled, AI-powered removal.
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- Hosein Sediqi
- Sunny Young
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Erase Distractions Instantly
In today’s fast-paced world of visual content, a clean and focused image is more important than ever. Distractions like stray cables, unwanted people, or clutter can pull the viewer’s eye away from your main subject, diminishing the impact of your photograph. Today we’ll show you how to use powerful new tools in Photoshop to effortlessly remove these distractions, ensuring your photos are polished and professional.
Use the Remove Tool
1. Start by opening your image in Photoshop. To avoid making permanent changes, it’s a good practice to duplicate your background layer. Simply select the background layer and press Ctrl/Command + J.
2. Now, go to the toolbar and find the Spot Healing Brush Tool. Click and hold on it to reveal the other tools, then select the Remove Tool (it looks like a little bandage with sparkles).
3. With this tool active, look for the “Find Distractions” option. You can use this to let Photoshop automatically identify and remove common distractions like “Wires and Cables” or even “People” with a single click.
Use Generative Fill
For more control over what you remove, you can use the Selection Brush Tool combined with Generative Fill. This method is ideal for more complex or irregularly shaped objects.
1. First, select the Selection Brush Tool from the toolbar. Now, simply “paint” over the object you want to remove. Make sure to include any shadows associated with the object to get a seamless result.
2. Once your selection is made, a Generative Fill button will appear. Click it, then click Generate without typing in any text. Photoshop’s AI will analyze the surrounding area and create a new, distraction-free background, offering you three different variations to choose from.
Manual Tool Options
If you prefer a more hands-on approach or want to avoid using AI, Photoshop still offers excellent manual tools for distraction removal. The Clone Stamp Tool and the Spot Healing Brush Tool are powerful alternatives. The Clone Stamp Tool allows you to manually copy a portion of the image and “stamp” it over the distracting element. The Spot Healing Brush Tool is great for smaller imperfections, as it samples the surrounding area to blend away the distraction. While these methods are more labor-intensive, they offer complete control over the final result.
That’s it for Day 11! Thanks for joining us. Be sure to tune in tomorrow for Day 12, where we’ll teach you how to master the art of scaling, rotating, and aligning layers to create beautiful designs.
