There is nothing more annoying than finding yourself with unwanted objects or people in a photo. Quickly and easily removing elements from a photo is an occasional need. But when it arises, we want things to be done right. Unfortunately, not everyone is a Photoshop ace. So, how do you easily remove an object from a photo without installing any software?
The answer is called Magic Eraser, an online tool for removing objects from images that requires no account creation or special expertise. You brush over the object to be erased and let the algorithm do the rest. Easy!
A ruined photo is not inevitable!
Sometimes it doesn't take much for a photo is perfect. Often it's a small detail that spoils a whole shot. A stranger walking past with his big belly, an overflowing trash can, an electric pole... If you see it right away, you can try to retake the photo. But if you only notice it after the fact, it's a bit more embarrassing. The only solution is then digital retouching.
Is it necessary to install the trial version of Photoshop to erase elements from a photograph two or three times at most? The answer is no, but almost all the free tools available have their own limitations. Magic Eraser will prove formidable and does not require creating a user account.
Also note that if you are looking for a utility for remove background from your photo, you can take a look at the side of Trace ou PicWish.
Erase an object from a photo with Magic Eraser
To erase an object on a photo with magic eraser, you must first upload the photo to the site by dragging it into the rectangle provided for this purpose or by clicking on the latter to go and find it using the explorer.
Then, using the brush (whose thickness you can adjust using a slider) go over the object to be made to disappear. Cover it all (but no more) with this beautiful green paint. Then click "Erase" so that Magic Eraser cleans your image! The result appears in just a few seconds.
A button allows you to compare with the original version.
As is often the case with this type of tool, the simpler and more uniform the background of the image behind the object to be removed, the more satisfactory the result will be. A colored background, the sky, a road, the sea, etc. are all backgrounds that should not pose any problems. If there are many patterns or an object straddling several types of background, the rendering may be less precise. But you have to test it, because you can sometimes be surprised!
Magic Eraser is therefore a pretty incredible tool that works really well. The big downside, however, is that this online service has a limited free version. Indeed, the reprocessed photo in which the object has been removed can only be recovered in a maximum dimension of 600px. In some cases this will be enough. In other cases, you will have to go through the paid version of the site. It will cost you about ten euros per month for unlimited use. It's up to you to see if it's worth it!
It is because of this limitation that I personally prefer the free tool. CleanUp.Pictures.
