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February 16, 2026
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Remove Tool very slow and freezing Photoshop

  • February 16, 2026
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In the latest version of Photoshop, since yesterday, the Remove Tool has been working very slowly, sometimes causing Photoshop to freeze. My system is up to date, and I have plenty of available memory. Everything else works fine, and other Adobe programs run smoothly. Previously, everything worked correctly, and the Remove Tool was fast and problem-free. I sought help via chat and even downloaded the screen-sharing application, but it didn't help; my problem was not resolved. My laptop is a MacBook M4 Pro. Please help me fix this so the tool works correctly and I can continue working.

    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    Additionally what is the Tool’s Mode-setting? 

     

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    asdfnmkhdsbfleqiamsl
    asdfnmkhdsbfleqiamslAuthor
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    February 16, 2026


    Thank you! This solution worked perfectly.
    I changed the Remove Tool setting to 'Auto' (as shown in your screenshot) and now it works fast and Photoshop does not freeze anymore.
    Problem solved.

      Sameer K
      Community Manager
      Sameer KCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      February 16, 2026

      Hey, ​@asdfnmkhdsbfleqiamsl. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. I'll need more information to help you figure this out. Please share the system information from Photoshop Help > System Info. Copy and paste it into a text document, then upload and attach it here. 

       

      Where do you keep your source documents? Internal, or external drive? Does this happen with specific documents with a specific layer structure, including a variety of masks? 

       

      Go to Photoshop > Settings > Image Processing > Remove Tool Processing and toggle between the 'Faster' and 'More Stable' mode. 

      Also, please test and confirm if the issue exists with Photoshop (Beta). You can get Photoshop (beta) from the Creative Cloud > Apps tab > Beta Apps section. 

       

      Thanks! 
      Sameer K

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        c.pfaffenbichler
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        c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        February 16, 2026

        Additionally what is the Tool’s Mode-setting? 

         

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