Tools for Removing Objects in Lightroom: Step-by-Step Guide

While editing photos or videos in Lightroom, we come across different scenarios and need to remove different types of objects. Suppose you have two images; In one photo, you want to remove a person or other specific object on the side or behind the focus object. On the other hand, in the second image, you want to remove dust spots or imperfections from the face of the focus object. These are two different scenarios, so in both cases, you will be using different tools. So, Lightroom Mod APK offers three different tools, including the Healing Brush, Clone, and Content-Aware Remover, for handling scenarios in image editing, with slight differences in functionality Let’s talk about each in more detail:

Medical Brushes

You can get the Healing tool quickly by going to “Develop Module”. Pressing the H button on the keyboard displays the settings. This tool is used to correct minor imperfections in images, such as dust particles or facial imperfections. Selecting this tool and painting the affected area automatically copies the pixels from the same area. Then, they are merged with the original pixels to blend the distraction area. You can easily adjust the size of the Healing Brush using the slider in the settings panel of this tool.

Clone tool

The Clone tool allows you to copy a pixel from a location in an image frame and paste it into the captured location. For example, you might be taking a picture of a friend on a beach with water in the background, but in the distance, you see a ship. This tool simplifies your editing process if you want to hide that area. With this tool, you can cut out a piece of the seawater image and place it on the boat to completely hide it.

If you’re not satisfied with the results of the Heal tool, you can try the Clone tool. Like the Heal tool, you can adjust the size and direction of the clone area from the setting by moving the slider back and forth or rotating it in any direction. Rotating the clone area allows you to simulate a nearby spot so that it looks natural and your photo looks real.

Remove Content Awareness

It’s quite different from the other tools discussed above because it uses AI to generate pixels instead of sampling pixels from a similar area. Adobe introduced this feature in late 2022, which helps replace unwanted pixels with AI-generated pixels. It has proven to be very effective in dealing with complex situations where both of the above tools fail.

For example, you have a group photo with all your friends and an unknown person, and you want to remove the unknown person from the frame. In this case, this tool will help you fulfill your wish without disturbing the original look of your image.

Steps to Remove Unwanted Objects in Lightroom

If you are looking for a very quick and easy way to remove objects in Lightroom Classic and CC, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Understand the Functionality of Object Removal Tools

Before you proceed to remove unwanted objects in Lightroom, the first step is to know the purpose of the different tools. If you are not familiar with the functionality of other tools, it is like being a captain of a ship without skills. In this case, it is better to be a passenger than a captain, because you can drown many people. The same is the case with Lightroom users because if you use it without knowing the performance of different tools, it will lead to confusion instead of making your photos and videos attractive and professional.

Step 2: Consider the Complexity of the Distraction.

After you have learned the operation of different object removal tools such as the Healing Brush, Clone, and Content-Aware Removal, the next step is to determine the position of the object that is causing the distraction. You should see if it is behind, next to, or very close to the focus object. If it’s too far away or on a permanent background, you can easily erase it by selecting the Clone or Heal tool, painting the unwanted objects, and then applying their effects.

Step 3: Choose the Right Tool.

After you know the location of unwanted objects in the photo frame, the next step is to choose the right tool. If you want to remove small imperfections or spots, you should choose a healing tool. The clone tool is preferable if the distracting object is far behind or to the side of the focused object. On the other hand, if you want to remove one object from a group of different objects, you should select Content-aware Removal, whether they are people, animals, birds, or inanimate objects.

Step 4: Adjust the Settings of the Removal Tool.

The professionalism of removing unwanted objects in Lightroom does not end with the selection of a suitable tool. You should also have the skills to adjust all the tools. Once you have selected the appropriate tool, simply press the H key on your keyboard and the settings for the relevant tool will be displayed. You can increase or decrease the size of the brush based on the size of the unwanted object you want to remove or use a small or large selector. You can also remove objects by dividing them into several parts, instead of removing the whole object at once.

Advanced Techniques for Removing Complex Objects in Lightroom

If a tool doesn’t work well for removing a complex object and you’re still wondering how to remove objects in Lightroom CC or Classic, you can follow these techniques one by one. You can use more tools.

Stacking Healing Tools

If the object you want is very small or weird in shape and one tool alone won’t work, you can use the Healing Brush, Clone, and Content-Aware Remove tools To use this method, you need to follow steps following the following.

Integrating Tools

This technique uses two tools, including Clone and Content-Aware, to erase complex objects from image frames. Follow these steps to apply this technique and remove a complex object:

How do I Remove Objects in Lightroom Mobile?

Follow these steps to select an object in Lightroom Mobile or Lightroom CC.

The first step is to import the images into the Lightroom Mobile library by clicking the Import button at the bottom right of the screen.

Open the desired image and make sure you are in Lightroom Edit mode.

Then tap the Heal option available in the navigation at the bottom of the screen.

Then you will see a panel where you can choose one of the correction options and change the size of the brush using the slider.

Click on the blue button and select one of the options: Restore, Delete, or Clone as you wish.

The next step is to paint over the area inside the photo frame that you want to remove from it.

Once you stop pressing, the selected element will automatically disappear within a few seconds. New pixels will then be created from the erased area to fill the original space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Being a professional photographer, I once took some beautiful photos of a couple. When I got to the office and started editing these photos, I noticed a chair in the background that distracted me from the great look of the photos. I started looking for a way to remove objects in Lightroom and finally found this Lightroom feature. Thanks to Adobe for introducing this feature to make our images more professional and free of distractions.

After being impressed with this Lightroom feature, I decided to share it with you. I have been implementing this feature since 2022, so now I have discovered several techniques to remove objects precisely which I have shared in this article. After applying the methods and techniques discussed above, you can easily remove unwanted objects from your photos and videos.