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# Erase

Explore a variety of presets to quickly apply different styles and looks to your photos in Luminar for Desktop.

The **Erase** tool lets you remove unwanted objects and distractions from your photo. 

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#### How to Use

1. Select **Erase** from the right-side panel.
2. Choose **Select** and adjust **Brush Size** to match the area you want to remove.
3. Brush over the unwanted object or area. The selected region is highlighted so you can see what will be removed.
4. Switch to **Deselect** if you need to remove parts of the selection.
5. Click **Erase** to remove the marked area.

#### When to Use

Erase is ideal for removing unwanted objects and distractions, such as small spots, people, or other elements that take attention away from the main subject.

## GenErase

**Gen Erase** is designed for more complex object removal. It generates new content in the selected area based on the surrounding image, helping reconstruct the scene after an unwanted element is removed.

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**Gen Erase requires an internet connection**.
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#### How to Use

1. Select **Erase** from the right-side panel and turn on **Gen Erase**.
2. Adjust **Brush Size** and use **Select** to mark the object you want to remove.
3. Use **Deselect** to refine the selection if necessary.
4. Select **Erase** to process the marked area and generate a replacement that blends with the surrounding scene.

#### When to Use

Gen Erase is ideal for removing objects that require the background or surrounding scene to be reconstructed, such as people, vehicles, or other prominent distractions.

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**Tips:**

* We recommend removing objects **one by one**, ensuring they are fully marked. For example, if you need to erase an unwanted person and a car in the background, start by removing the car, fully masking the object. After successfully removing the car, proceed to erase the person in the same manner.
* If you are dissatisfied with the result, it's advisable to **continue erasing** or consider restarting the process from the beginning.
* Achieving the best result often requires **a few attempts.**
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