Adobe recently released a new removal tool in Photoshop beta, offering a streamlined way to eliminate unwanted objects without relying on generative fill. This update simplifies editing, saves your generative credits, and delivers cleaner results.
Coming to you from Anthony Morganti, this practical video covers Photoshop’s latest beta feature: a removal tool that lets you erase objects directly without consuming generative credits. Previously, the primary method to remove objects—especially people—required using generative fill, which often led to unpredictable or strange results. Morganti demonstrates that this traditional method can introduce odd replacements, such as distorted figures or unexpected objects. Moreover, each use of generative fill consumes your limited generative credits, potentially leading to extra costs if you frequently edit photos.
Morganti shows exactly how the new removal tool differs from generative fill. Instead of sending images to Adobe servers, this tool processes edits locally on your computer, maintaining your privacy and eliminating the need for generative credits. He illustrates the effectiveness of the new method by removing a person from an image cleanly and quickly, without bizarre substitutions or artifacts. Morganti advises that, unlike generative fill, the removal tool provides just one result per attempt, so it must work well the first time—fortunately, it usually does. This direct, straightforward editing makes the feature valuable if you regularly need fast and reliable edits.
Further, Morganti explains when you might still prefer using generative fill and provides insights into how selection methods impact editing outcomes. For instance, selecting objects loosely with the lasso tool often leads to better results with the removal feature, especially when handling tricky scenarios such as detailed textures or frizzy hair. He walks through specific examples, clearly showing the practical application and best practices for each editing scenario. Morganti also offers a step-by-step guide to installing the Photoshop beta from the Creative Cloud app, ensuring you can try this tool without interfering with your standard Photoshop installation. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Morganti.
I don't quite understand. Not being an 'Adobe-Person'. But in order to remove a person, it still has to use 'generative-fill', in order to fill in the space. (example at the top, it has to fill in brick instead of girl) That's the way the science of it works. Maybe that's not the way Adobe wants to call it, or charge you for it. So are they splitting hairs? Not being an adobe person, I didn't watch the video to see a full-clarification. But I feel like they just want to let you feel like your getting a deal for something that many other tools does pretty easily now.