# Object Select AI

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Object Select AI is designed to enhance your photo editing process, combining both speed and accuracy. It enables you to select subjects within your images quickly—be it a soaring eagle or a playful hot air balloon—with a simple click. This tool not only accelerates your workflow but also transforms it, allowing you to create detailed masks and edits with ease.

#### **How to Use Object Select AI for precise masking**

You can find Object Select AI under "Masking" in most tools or Layers. Just click on the "Masking" tab.

1. **Open Your Image:**

* Open Luminar and choose an image to edit.
* Navigate to the Edit tab to access the Edit mode.
* Choose a tool from the tool’s panel and make your adjustments.
* Switch to the Masking tab to continue refining your edits.

2. **Activate Smart Select AI:**

* Click on Object Select AI. The AI will immediately begin analyzing your image.

3. **Make or Edit a Selection:**

* Hover your cursor over the object you want to select in your image.
* The Smart Select AI will highlight the recognized object as you hover.
* Click on the object to automatically create a precise selection.
* To add more to your selection, click on additional areas.
* If you need to remove part of the selection, select the 'Subtract' option.
* Click on the specific area you want to remove from the selection.

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Please note that Masking is not available in Noiseless RAW and Develop RAW tools. Once you apply any adjustments, these tools will automatically switch to their non-RAW versions, and the Masking option will become available.
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