Generative Remove can erase objects from images and fill the empty spaces with realistic backgrounds.
Adobe is introducing new generative AI tools to Lightroom. These tools aim to simplify photo editing for both professionals and beginners, even on a phone. They include a beta object removal feature and new AI lens-blurring effects, now available to all Lightroom users.
“Generative Remove,” using the Firefly AI model, is now available in early access on Lightroom’s mobile, web, and desktop apps. Called Lightroom’s “most powerful remove tool yet,” it lets users “paint” over unwanted objects or people and delete them with a click.
It’s similar to the “Magic Eraser” tools from Canva and Google’s Pixel devices. Adobe also showed one-click delete features for Project Stardust last October, which uses the Firefly AI. Unlike Photoshop’s Content-Aware Fill tool, which matches nearby pixels to fill spaces, Generative Remove creates three variations to replace the removed object. Users can choose the option that looks best.
Adobe’s live demonstration over a video call was one of the most impressive I’ve seen from their Firefly-powered products. The tool removed every object completely without leaving any artifacts.
The generated backgrounds looked natural, even if they weren’t an accurate depiction of what was behind the object. Previously, removing objects required tedious masking and editing, but this tool makes the process easier and more accessible for new users.
The Generative Remove feature is free during its beta phase. Later, it will likely use the “Generative Credit” system like other Firefly-powered tools, with credit packs starting at $4.99.
When fully released, it will also support Content Credentials, adding a metadata label to images edited with Adobe’s generative AI tools.
A new AI-powered Lens Blur tool is now available for all Lightroom users. This feature can apply different blurring effects to any part of an image with a single click. It automatically estimates depth to make the background blur look natural. Users can apply a preset or adjust settings to get their desired effect.
Since launching the Firefly AI model last year, Adobe has added these tools to several of its creative software applications.
So, the new Lightroom features aren’t surprising. Making these features as easy to use as Facetune and Google’s Magic Eraser could attract new users. If the interface feels less intimidating, more people might try Adobe’s platform.
What we think?
The new Generative Remove in Adobe Lightroom is amazing. It can erase objects from photos and fill the space with realistic backgrounds.
This tool will make photo editing much easier for everyone. No more tedious masking! I believe this will attract many new users to Lightroom.
The AI-powered Lens Blur is also great, adding depth to photos with just a click. These features make Lightroom very user-friendly.
