Remove distractions

Last updated on 6 November 2025

Learn more on how to remove distractions with the Remove tool.

On the Photoshop on the web homepage, select Upload file and browse for a file on your device.

Select Retouch > Remove . A pink overlay appears on the canvas to highlight the detected distractions.

Note

Generative credits will not be deducted for using the Remove tool.

Select Remove distractions in the Contextual task bar. If no distractions appear on the canvas, then the Remove distractions option will be greyed out.

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