Reflections can hide the subject of a photo, while foreground clutter can pull attention away from the scene. Photoshop’s AI tools can separate reflections, identify distractions, and help replace objects that need a more careful fix. This workflow shows how to remove a window reflection, choose which detected elements to keep, and use Generative Fill to repair a laptop.

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Practical Tips

Use the tools in stages, and review each result before moving on.

  • Choose Standard quality for reflection removal to balance processing speed and image quality.
  • Adjust the reflection layer’s opacity if you want to retain some visible glass reflection.
  • Enable Create new layer and Sample all layers before using the Remove Tool to keep edits separate from the original.
  • Use the distraction-detection controls to keep important objects and paint away highlights on elements you want to preserve.
  • Select an object that needs repair and use a clear Generative Fill prompt, then compare the generated variations.

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