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August 13, 2024
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P: Generative Remove Feedback (Lr Classic & Lr Eco)

  • August 13, 2024
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This post applies to Lightroom Classic and the Lightroom Ecosystem products.
Camera Raw feedback can be found here.
 
Generative Remove makes it easier to remove unwanted objects and distractions with a simple gesture, even on complex backgrounds. For more accurate results, be sure to include the object's shadow in your selection and/or expand its size. 
 
Detect Objects uses AI to find the objects underneath a brushed area. The masked areas will now appear larger than the Early Access version of this feature. You can also circle objects for quicker selection now. 
 
We have also updated the spot selection experience to make it easier to manage variations, switch the fill type, refine the selection area, or re-generate as needed. 
 
Batch updating is also now supported for Generative Remove spots. 
 
Try out the latest updates and share your feedback with us here. Please also include the following details in your post: 
  • App version
  • System details
  • Example image(s) if you wish to share

Our team continually monitors this thread to track issues for future improvement. Thanks!
 
Lisa Ngo: Lightroom Product Manager

 

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    johnrellis
    johnrellis
    Legend
    February 1, 2026

    ​@thePhilograph, see this previous reply:

    Note that no one has upvoted or added their details to the bug report about this, making it less likely Adobe will prioritize a fix.

    thePhilograph
    thePhilograph
    Participant
    January 31, 2026

     

     

    that happens so often…. why 

    Apple Tahoe 

    latest 15.11

    sony Raw 

      johnrellis
      johnrellis
      Legend
      January 29, 2026

      ​@michaelw47857878: When applying Generative Remove  w/Detect Objects the highlighted area (a stick) turns completely black. 

      A number of people have reported this, and Adobe acknowledged the bug a couple months ago:

       

      Please add your details to that bug report, attaching the original unedited image, the screenshot, and the output from the menu command Help > System Info. If the forum won't let you attach the file here, upload it to Wetransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive or similar free service and post the sharing link here. 

       

      The more people adding details, the more likely Adobe will prioritize a fix.

      michaelw47857878
      michaelw47857878
      Participating Frequently
      January 29, 2026

      Using MacOS 14.5, LR Classic 15.1.  When applying Generative Remove  w/Detect Objects the highlighted area (a stick) turns completely black.  Continues with the same black when viewing different Versions.  Redid the selected area with the same results.  A closeup of the area is attached.  This is the first time this has happened after using the same tool many times during this same session.

       

      johnrellis
      johnrellis
      Legend
      January 28, 2026

      ​@raissajardimc, 

       

      Your symptoms indicate there’s a problem with the .lrcat-data file in the catalog folder that’s used to store the results of AI commands (like Remove). Follow Adobe’s recommended next steps precisely:

       

      lauraPorporatto
      lauraPorporatto
      Participant
      January 28, 2026

      hola gente! uso mucho lightroom cada dia, y aun estando actualizado version 15.1.1 , en el modo de borrar con IA generativa, nunca me aparece el cuadro de dialogo para dar alguna informacion. El caso puntual es que trabajo con vestuarios grandes que vuela, y nunca me “extiende” el vestido, la tela digamos, siempre me la corta ampliando mas fondo. Se entiende el ejemplo? la ia me dijo que actualizando la app me apareceria el cuadro para poner por ejemplo “estender la tela” o “continuar cola del vestido”. Alguna recomendacion? ya se que migrando a photoshop se puede realizar, pero tengo bastante caudal de trabajo y prefiero optimizarlo resolviendo todo en lightroom. Alguna solucion o sugerencia para que aparezca el cuadro de dialogo? pueden ver el tipo de trabajo que hago en @lauraporporatto.artphotos … ahi lo entenderan todo. muchas gracias!!!!!!

      Mariano Molinari
      Mariano Molinari
      Participating Frequently
      February 2, 2026

      Hola Laura, yo uso PS y Lr, y para extender objetos Lr no parece ser muy bueno, la herramienta Quitar justamente quita objetos, yo la uso mucho en Lr  para mejorar cabelleras y pelos. Pero para extender objetos, es mejor PS. Suerte!

      Mariano Molinari
        raissajardimc
        raissajardimc
        Participant
        January 28, 2026

        Hello everyone, been having issues with generative removal. I remove objects from the photo, then I edit other photos, and when I export is like I havent removed anything. If I remove and imediately export, then the AI removal is correct, but if I take some time to export the AI goes back to original, without being removed. 

        When I go back to the image the erasers have this orange symbol, but it only allows me to update without actually removing. So this orange symbol does nothing. 

        I’ve already searched this problem and they say to update catalog, its already updated, to remove its place, I've done that, but nothing works. 

         

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        punit_sirohiya2241
        Participant
        November 16, 2025

        Subject: Bug Report and Complaint Regarding Erase Brush AI Feature in Adobe Lightroom Classic

        Dear Adobe Support Team,

        I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my concern regarding a technical issue I have encountered with the Erase Brush tool, specifically the AI erasing function, in Adobe Lightroom Classic.

        Despite the promising capabilities of the AI erasing feature, I have experienced persistent bugs that significantly hinder its performance and usability. The tool often fails to accurately remove unwanted elements, resulting in unsatisfactory edits and disrupting my workflow. These glitches detract from the otherwise excellent user experience I expect from Adobe products.

        As a dedicated user of Adobe Lightroom Classic, I rely heavily on your software for professional photo editing. Therefore, I kindly request that your development team prioritize investigating and resolving these bugs at the earliest possible convenience.

        Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and a future update that addresses these issues.

        Best regards,
        Punit

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        KSNelson
        Known Participant
        November 13, 2025

        Why does Distraction Removal not appear in LrC for me?  About LrC says it is v15.

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        JasmineCharby
        Participant
        November 13, 2025

        I'm having the same issue as a lot of other users here(the remover tool just replacing rather than removing, and the quality has significantly dropped), with photos as an example. Even when I carefully detail only the wires and poles I'm trying to remove, it just gives me a gross AI version of it.

         

        And, within the last week, I'm noticing it is even changing the image outside of my selections/highlights, bringing on a whole other unpredictable issue (see photos of couple's face)

         

        Photos include the original, where exactly I highlighted, and the best of the generative removal options it gave me. I've been stuck on this exact photo for 45 minutes already and have tried everything in that blog that is being sent.

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        JasmineCharby
        Participant
        November 13, 2025

        Here's another image with a much simpler removal job, and this one can't even be done.

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