We are currently living in an age when our smartphones and cameras are getting the first memories. Whether it’s consuming the opulence of a family dinner before our stomachs eat, or catching breathtaking scenery before we stop and stare, what our portable cameras capture is what follows us down memory lane.
But even the most casual photographer knows that not every moment can be captured perfectly. There’s always someone or something that gets in the frame, or one person in a neon shirt that catches the eye. Google’s Tensor-powered smartphones, and Pixel 6 And the Pixel 7 seriesit can fix such issues – and it doesn’t require time travel.
By utilizing the company’s dedicated System on a Chip (SoC), tensorEach of the Pixel 6 and 7 models has a Magic Eraser feature that you can use to magically erase any unwanted targets in a photo. I will say that the feature doesn’t work 100% of the time and may leave editing traces if you press on it hard enough, but how simple the tool is to use it gives it the potential to replace Photoshop: Magic Eraser may be your saving grace to an imperfect image. Below is an explanation of how to use the Pixel feature.
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How to use Magic Eraser on Google Pixel
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s make sure that your Google Pixel supports Magic Eraser functionality. Here is a list of all compatible devices:
- Google Pixel 6
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Google Pixel 6a
- Google Pixel 7
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
Here’s a look at what Magic Eraser can do. Jun Wan / ZDNET
If you have one of the supported pixels, the next step is to check if the Google Photos app is up to date. Otherwise, Magic Eraser may not appear as a photo editing tool.
Inside Google Photos, find the photo you’d like to use Magic Eraser on. Ideally, it should contain subjects that can be distinguished from near and far. The release feature also works best with hard tissues.
Once you have selected an image, tap release At the bottom. Google may list Magic Eraser as one of the suggested tools, but if not, tap Tools class and then magic eraser.
Pixel will take a minute to scan the image and highlight suggestions that you can scan. From here, you can click on the topics individually or erase all If you feel strong. There is an undo toggle at the bottom if you change your mind about an edit.
You can also select what you want to erase manually by brushing over the subject. Shading doesn’t have to be perfect; As long as it covers a specific person, place, or thing, the Pixel should be able to draw context from its surroundings and fill in the area.
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Those with a keen eye have noticed camouflage option when using Magic Eraser. While the process of using blur is the same as Erase, instead of removing a subject from the background, your Pixel will adjust the selected subject’s coloration to match the surrounding environment. Do you remember the guy in the neon shirt I mentioned at the beginning of the article? This is the purpose of this feature.