Do I need to "enable" AI in Lightroom?

[ZeeSaffa]

Hello,

I'm trying to make use of the AI feature in Lightroom - simply to remove an object.

I'm clicking the Heal -> Content Aware Removal. ....  but when I click the object it isn't analysing anything and just selects the spot I clicked.

Do I need to enable something?

Lightroom 12.5 (M1 Pro).

Sorry if this is a stupid question. I've tried searching but no joy.

[GoldingD · Accepted solution]

see:

Discover How to Use the Clone, Heal, and Content Aware Remove Healing Modes in Lightroom Classic

Tips & Tricks For Content Aware Remove In Lightroom

[ZeeSaffa]

Thank you - that was an interesting and helpful video.

[JohanElzenga]

This is not a tool with object selection. It is a brush, so you need to brush over the entire area you want to remove.

[ZeeSaffa]

Thanks... but I'm confused because I'vew found articules / videos showing that Lightroom can automatically select the object: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QQ9NVxHcQ0

[ZeeSaffa]

Ah hang, ignore me. I see now that it isn't actually automateically selecting just that object - it's selecting the object and surrounding area. 

Thank you for your help!

[JohanElzenga]

Correct. Lightroom can detect objects when creating masks, but the healing brushes are not masks, but brushes. Brushes simply affect what is brushed over.