How to Use Photoshop Beta’s Remove Tool for Objects and Reflections

Photoshop Beta’s updated Remove Tool can look beyond the selected object and attempt to remove related details, such as reflections and shadows. The extra cleanup can help with simple scenes, but it may also alter nearby areas or produce uneven results. See how to switch between Related Elements and Selected Area Only, when the feature uses generative credits, and why it’s worth comparing the result with a manual removal.

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Practical Tips

Use these checks to choose the right removal approach and avoid unwanted edits.

• Open Photoshop Beta from the Beta apps section of Adobe Creative Cloud to try the updated option.
• Choose Related Elements when you want Photoshop to remove associated traces, such as a reflection or shadow.
• Use Selected Area Only to limit the edit to your selection and avoid the credit-using Related Elements option shown in the video.
• Inspect nearby details after processing, especially when removing people whose shadows overlap other subjects.
• Compare the result with a Selected Area Only pass; use manual cleanup if the automatic edit damages the background.

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