P: Generative Remove Feedback (Lr Classic & Lr Eco)

@MyriamNavarro: "The generative AI feature in Lightroom Classic has been very frustrating lately. Instead of erasing the objects I select, it generates random things that have nothing to do with the image."

@MasterKM: "Why sometimes AI leaves generative human characters instead of complete removal?"

1. Uncheck Detect Objects before brushing a selection -- it doesn't work well, especially with skinny objects and along the edges of photos.

2. See this short article for how to remove objects more reliably:
https://www.lightroomqueen.com/generative-remove-replace/

Most complaints about Remove are addressed in the article. But if it doesn't help, please attach a full-resolution JPEG exported from the unmodified original photo (not a screenshot). With nearly every one of the many dozen problem photos posted here, we've been able to show how to quickly remove the desired objects.

You can have your old version back.  Open the Creative Cloud Desktop app, click Apps, click the three dots next to Lightroom Classic, click Other versions and install any of the previous versions you want from the list.

LR's Generative Remove works very well, once you spend just a couple minutes learning how to use it. See this short article for how to remove objects more reliably:
https://www.lightroomqueen.com/generative-remove-replace/

Most complaints about Remove are addressed in the article. But if it doesn't help, please attach a full-resolution JPEG exported from the unmodified original photo (not a screenshot). With nearly every one of the many dozen problem photos posted in this thread, we've been able to show how to quickly remove the desired objects.

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@kennethc82472676: "Just tried removing some people from the background of a first dance in the desert and it hadded and white taxi, the back half of a motorcycle, and more people.."

Most likely, you didn't select the shadows cast by those objects, so the AI generated something that would match the shadows. For example, when I select just the white car but not all of its shadow, it generates another object:

But when I select the shadow too, it does a quick and good job of removing the car:

See this short article for how to remove objects more reliably:
https://www.lightroomqueen.com/generative-remove-replace/

Most complaints about Remove are addressed in the article. But if it doesn't help, please attach a full-resolution JPEG exported from the unmodified original photo (not a screenshot). With nearly every one of the many dozen problem photos posted here, we've been able to show how to quickly remove the desired objects.

@vincenzo_9135,

LR's English translation of that error is:

"$$$/Clio/StatusCode/HTTP/Forbidden=We've encountered an issue and can't complete your request at this time. Please try again later."

This error message indicates Remove's network request was blocked for some reason. Sometimes firewalls and anti-virus/security services incorrectly block some network requests from LR. Try these troubleshooting steps:

- Temporarily disable all the firewall/anti-virus/security services on your computer. If that solves the problem, then add a specific exclusion for LR to the services rules.

- Connect to another network, preferably one serviced by a different ISP. E.g. a Wifi connection of a neighbor, a coffee shop, work, or your phone's hotspot. Sometimes the routers in these networks block LR's requests, especially in authoritarian countries like China.

To help others, please let us know which of these work and which don't.

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@randallf75470033: "It can't even remove a power line over a very undetailed sky. "

These ghosts of the removed object are typically caused by applying Remove on top of AI masks (e.g. a Sky mask). Recompute the AI mask by doing Settings > Update AI Settings.  

Prior to LR 14.4, the need to update AI settings was indicated with a red dot next to the various tool icons. Starting with 14.4, it's indicated by the single orange button, which you can click to see what needs updating: