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Feb 16, 2026 10:24 AM UTC
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Remove Tool very slow and freezing Photoshop

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.

      c.pfaffenbichler
      c.pfaffenbichlerCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      Feb 16, 2026 12:11 PM UTC

      Additionally what is the Tool’s Mode-setting? 

       

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      asdfnmkhdsbfleqiamsl
      asdfnmkhdsbfleqiamslAuthor
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      Feb 16, 2026 3:01 PM UTC


      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.

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        Sameer K
        Community Manager
        Sameer KCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        Feb 16, 2026 12:02 PM UTC

        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
          Feb 16, 2026 12:11 PM UTC

          Additionally what is the Tool’s Mode-setting? 

           

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