Lightroom Remove Tool - Generative AI Tips for Best Results

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Brian Matiash posted a helpful video to get the best results from the AI Remove tool in all versions of Lightroom:

Key Tips for Best Results:

Tip #1: Use Generative Remove as the first editing step, especially before cropping, to avoid unwanted remnants of removed objects.

Tip #2: When removing an object that casts a shadow, include the shadow in your selection to get accurate results.

Tip #3: Similarly, include reflections of objects you want to remove, as they impact the edit quality.

Tip #4: Use multiple strokes in one session, thanks to the October 2024 update, which allows for multiple selections simultaneously.

Tip #5: For small edits like dust spots, switch off Generative Remove and use the Content-Aware Remove brush for faster, local editing.

 

[dj_paige]

Thanks for the link. I found a lot of valuable tips in this video.

 

[gscotten]

Tip #1: Use Generative Remove as the first editing step, especially before cropping, to avoid unwanted remnants of removed objects.

Adobe says to run Denoise before any other AI. When Denoise is run it removes all edits, denoises, and then adds all your edits back. Generative Removals are also rerun, with non-repeatable results.

 

[bmoag]

What Adobe has dumped into the Swiss Army Knife of the ACR is nowhere as usable as what you can do in PS, with the added plus that its just a malleable layer in the stack,

You can generate multiple versions and choose what you prefer by comparing.

If you pay for LR why not use PS for what it does better?

 

[gscotten]

What Adobe has dumped into the Swiss Army Knife of the ACR is nowhere as usable as what you can do in PS, with the added plus that its just a malleable layer in the stack,

You can generate multiple versions and choose what you prefer by comparing.

If you pay for LR why not use PS for what it does better?

The LrC tools are now good enough for most functions, and you don't have an extra file to keep track of. I go to Photoshop any time LrC can't do what I need, but it is getting rarer all the time. I have been a Photoshop user since the first Windows version in the early 90s but I would hate to have to go back to using PS as my primary tool today.

 

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Tip #1: Use Generative Remove as the first editing step, especially before cropping, to avoid unwanted remnants of removed objects.

Adobe says to run Denoise before any other AI. When Denoise is run it removes all edits, denoises, and then adds all your edits back. Generative Removals are also rerun, with non-repeatable results.

This discussion seems to report different experiences according to camera model as one factor. There is no universal result as you describe.

In any event this is a good recommendation to avoid any issues. The point of the video was to point out some steps to avoid issues with the remove tool.

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"A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know." - Diane Arbus

 

[gscotten]

Tip #1: Use Generative Remove as the first editing step, especially before cropping, to avoid unwanted remnants of removed objects.

Adobe says to run Denoise before any other AI. When Denoise is run it removes all edits, denoises, and then adds all your edits back. Generative Removals are also rerun, with non-repeatable results.

This discussion seems to report different experiences according to camera model as one factor. There is no universal result as you describe.

In any event this is a good recommendation to avoid any issues. The point of the video was to point out some steps to avoid issues with the remove tool.

This is what Adobe says under "Best Practices":

"Order matters. I recommend applying Denoise early in the workflow, before healing and masking. AI-driven, image-based features such as Content-Aware Remove and Select Subject can be affected by noise, so it’s best to use those features on a clean starting point. If you do run Denoise on an image that already has Content-Aware Remove settings or AI masks, Denoise will automatically update those spots and masks. This is handy, but be aware that the content of those spots and masks may change unexpectedly, so it’s best to review the results carefully."

Link to the whole article here: Denoise Demystified | Adobe Blog

I do not believe this is camera dependent. I think it is more dependent on content. If you have to try several Remove variations before getting the one that you like, it is unlikely that it will pick the right one when it is automatically updated. If your AI Removals are small and simple, it will probably work right whenever you run Denoise.

 

[shanawan]

Great tips! The Lightroom Remove Tool is a game changer for photo editing. I’ve found that using generative AI can really enhance the results—especially for complex backgrounds. Always remember to adjust the brush size for precision and don’t hesitate to experiment with different settings to achieve the best blend. Can’t wait to try out these techniques! Currently trying Capcut Pro for Video editing.