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Master Object Removal Using AI & Manual Tools in Photoshop

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Learn how to master object removal in Photoshop! In this new PRO tutorial we’ll cover a range of techniques, from AI-powered tools to traditional manual methods, and we’ll show you how to choose the best approach for each situation. Whether you’re dealing with a minor imperfection or a major removal, this tutorial has the solution. And to save you time, we’ve included a handy Photoshop Action!

THIS COURSE INCLUDES

  • 9 Sample Images
  • 2 Sample PSDs
  • 1 Photoshop Action

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Table of Contents

1 | Course Preview
  • 01 - What You’ll Learn
    1:41m
2 | Getting Started
  • 01 - Fundamental Tools
    21:33m
  • 02 - Explore AI Tools
    13:11m
3 | Your Skills In Action
  • 01 - Clone & Heal
    19:42m
  • 02 - Combining Tools
    14:14m
  • 03 - Advanced Manual Techniques
    23:40m
  • 04 - Remove With Frequency Separation
    11:58m

Remove All Distractions!

AFTER

BEFORE

Reclaim The Focus

Removing distractions from photos can significantly enhance your images by focusing the viewer’s attention on your intended subject. In this tutorial, you’ll learn essential Photoshop techniques to seamlessly remove unwanted objects, master strategic selection for precise editing, and even explore creative ways to enhance existing details.

Skills for Any Photographer

No matter what sort of photos you work with, object removal is a key skill for any editor. Need to remove small blemishes or distractions from a subject’s skin? We’ve got you covered. Eliminate multiple cars from a wedding shot? You’ll be able to do all this and more!

Tackle Small Distractions

Learn how to quickly fix small distractions in your photos with the Healing Brush Tool! This easy-to-use tool can save you valuable AI credits for more complex editing tasks.

AFTER

BEFORE

Making Manual Selections

Making precise selections is an essential part of object removal. While AI tools can automate many tasks, understanding manual techniques like using the Lasso Tool remains crucial. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create custom selections to accurately target the areas you want to edit.

Combining Tools

Combining AI tools with manual tools offers a powerful approach to image editing. We’ll explore how to leverage AI to handle the heavy lifting of removing large objects and complex backgrounds. Then, we’ll use manual tools like the Clone Stamp and Healing Brush to refine details and achieve a natural, polished look.

Remove People & Wires

We’ll introduce you to the new Remove Tool in Photoshop 2025! This innovative tool leverages generative AI to quickly and efficiently remove unwanted wires, cables, or even people, making your photo editing process faster and more precise.

Edit Smarter, Not Harder

The Power of Combining Tools


Combining AI with manual tools can help you effortlessly remove objects and distractions, saving time and achieving stunning, realistic results.

AFTER

BEFORE

From Simple to Complex

While we try to keep things relatively simple in this course, it’s good to get your feet wet by removing objects within busy backgrounds. We start off with the basics before moving on to removing a variety of different objects in more complex environments.

Seamless Results

Whether you just want to clean up some portrait photos, or you need a subject or product to stand out for a client, we show you how to achieve seamless, professional results in your images.

Recreate Textures

Photoshopped images often reveal themselves through blurry details and uneven edges. We’ll show you how to edit photos without sacrificing quality, recreating important details and maintaining textures and structure.

AFTER

BEFORE

Work Non-Destructively

One of the most important aspects of object removal is making sure to not destroy information from the original image. Learn how to work using layers and non-destructive tools so that you can always undo or hide changes, or start over from the beginning.

Frequency Separation

Learn how to separate the high and low frequencies of any image from scratch to remove wrinkles. Once you’ve mastered all of the steps for Frequency Separation, load up our custom action to save valuable time with impressive results!

More on Manual Object Removal

Explore more manual object removal techniques with our 3-part series Simple, Intermediate & Advanced Object Removal. These tutorials guide you from beginner to pro, covering essential manual tools and techniques used by professionals to refine images and highlight subjects.

Aaron Nace

PHLEARN Founder – Class Instructor

Aaron Nace is a photographer, Photoshop artist and founder of PHLEARN. He is the #1 Photoshop instructor in the world with millions of YouTube subscribers.

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Special thanks to Ben Iwara, Kateryna Tsurik, Berna, Consuelo Borroni, Efe Ersoy, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Olena Bohovyk, and Alvin.

Images for this PRO course were sourced from Pexels,and Unsplash.

Reviews

  1. Thanks Aaron, while some of the tutorial was covered in previous ‘object removal’, it was good to be reminded of the ‘non-AI’ methodology. AI seems to be all encompassing – the go to – it is therefore important (in my opinion) to distinguish the ‘artist’ and the ‘photographer’. Although AI seems to blur these boundaries. Again, thanks Aaron for the clarity and sequential steps as expressed in your tutorials.

  2. Fantastic tutorial! Clearly differentiated between manual & AI tools; great examples of using both of them, in proper sequence, for professional results. Also, the demonstrations of proper use of the Clone Stamp tool are much appreciated. I have struggled so much with this tool over the years; so avoided it. Not anymore. Thx, Peter

  3. Been away from photoshop for a while. Great tutorial! Easy to understand and a good combination of what is new and refresh the prior to AI tools.

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