How to Remove an Object From a Photo
- 1). Identify the object that you want to remove from the photograph. Take note of its context and find a part of the photograph that could cover up the unwanted object if duplicated.
- 2). Sample an area around the photograph that would inconspicuously cover up the unwanted object in the photograph. For example, a rock lying in a grassy field could be covered up with samples of surrounding grass. A painting on a wall could be covered with parts of the wall that share the same color tone. To select a sample with Paint.Net or GIMP, move the clone tool over the sample area and press the "Ctrl" button and click the mouse simultaneously. In Photoshop, press "Alt" instead of "Ctrl."
- 3). Replace the unwanted object by hovering the clone tool over and clicking on it. Ensure that the paintbrush is set to a large enough size so that it covers the entire object. Setting the clone tool to have a feathered edge in the program toolbar will also help to blend the duplicated sample into the photograph.
