Make precise selections instantly.
Save time by automatically selecting the objects you want to erase. Hover over an object, click once, and repeat for multiple items.
Erase distractions in a click with Content-Aware Fill.
Turn distractions into details that blend in. Effortlessly erase unwanted objects and people from photos with Photoshop’s intelligent fill feature.
Set up your new selection for success.
After selecting the object, use the Sampling Brush to pick the areas Photoshop should copy from. This helps erase objects from photos cleanly.
Keep backgrounds looking natural.
After you remove an object from your background, use Fill settings to make your touch-up work virtually undetectable.
How to use Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop.
- Select the object
Use the Object Selection tool to click the object or person you want to remove. Hold Shift to select multiple objects at once. - Erase it with Content-Aware Fill
Right-click and select Content-Aware Fill. Use Subtract mode to brush over areas you don’t want to sample from, such as people or background objects. - Duplicate your selection
Change the Output Settings to Duplicate Layer to preserve the original image. - Refine the results
Right-click and choose Deselect to uncouple from your selection. Use the Spot Healing Brush tool to erase any remaining traces.
How to remove a person from a photo?
Removing people from a photo follows the same steps as above, but requires a bit more care to preserve backgrounds and natural edges. Use the Object Selection tool to select the person, right-click and choose Content-Aware Fill, then refine with the Spot Healing Brush tool for a seamless result.
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Frequently asked questions.
Content-Aware Fill is a Photoshop feature that automatically fills selected areas by analysing surrounding pixels, helping to erase objects or people from photos seamlessly.
Content-Aware Fill is available by selecting an object or area and then right-clicking to choose Content-Aware Fill from the context menu. It opens in a dedicated workspace where you can adjust settings before applying the fill.
To use Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop, first select the object or area you want to remove using the Object Selection tool or any selection tool. Then right-click and choose Content-Aware Fill. In the workspace that appears, adjust the sampling area and fill settings, and click OK to remove the object seamlessly.
Use the Object Selection tool to select the person, apply Content-Aware Fill, and refine with the Spot Healing Brush or Healing Brush for a natural result.
Carefully select the objects using the Object Selection tool, exclude nearby areas with Subtract mode if needed, then use Content-Aware Fill to replace the background naturally.
Yes, hold Shift while selecting multiple objects with the Object Selection tool, then apply Content-Aware Fill for all selected areas at the same time.
No, the tool works non-destructively if you duplicate the layer, maintaining the original image while filling in selected areas.
Content-Aware Fill fills selected areas using surrounding pixels for seamless edits. Generative Fill uses AI to create new content in images, which can add new elements or completely modify the scene.
Use Subtract mode to avoid sampling unwanted areas, refine the selection, and touch up edges with the Spot Healing Brush for smooth blending.
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