How to Remove an Element from an Image with Photoshop

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How to Remove an Element from an Image with Photoshop
How to Remove an Element from an Image with Photoshop
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Photoshop was created with the aim of being a professional software for graphics and photo-retouching. Using it to remove an element from an image is a very simple process that even a beginner can perform. Let's see together how to proceed.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Use the Lasso Tool

Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 1
Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 1

Step 1. Choose the image to retouch

Drag it into the Photoshop window.

Alternatively you can access the 'File' menu and choose the 'Open' item and then select the desired image

Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 2
Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 2

Step 2. Locate the object or element you want to delete from the image

To do this use the 'Lasso' tool. Enclose the selected object within the selection area drawn with the 'Lasso'.

You can quickly select the 'Lasso' tool using the 'L' hotkey

Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 3
Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 3

Step 3. Use the 'Content Aware' function of the 'Fill' tool

Select the 'Fill' item in the 'Edit' menu. Then select the 'Content Based' option from the 'Use' menu in the 'Content' section.

Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 4
Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 4

Step 4. Press the 'OK' button when finished

Method 2 of 2: Use the Clone Stamp Tool

Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 5
Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 5

Step 1. Select the desired options for the brush to use

The 'Clone Stamp' tool will allow you to use any type of brush to copy ('clone') the desired area.

Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 6
Remove an Item in Photoshop Step 6

Step 2. Hold down the 'Alt' or 'Option' key (depending on the operating system you are using Windows / Mac), then select the area you want to 'clone'

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