How To Use the New Mac AI Photo Editing Tools, by macmostvideo on YouTube. 11 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open the Photos app and double-click the photo you want to edit. Click Edit in the top right corner to open the editing tools.
Find the new AI editing section in the edit toolbar. The tools are grouped there: Retouch, Erase, Extend and Reframe.
Choose Retouch to fix small flaws like blemishes, spots or dust. Brush over the area and let the tool blend the fix into the surrounding pixels.
Use Erase to remove an unwanted object from the scene. Paint over the object, adjust the brush size if needed, and apply the change.
Check the result at full size and zoom in on the edited area. If the fill looks wrong, undo and try a smaller brush selection.
Pick Extend to add more image beyond the original edges. Drag the frame outward and the app fills the new area to match the scene.
Use Reframe to change the crop and composition. Adjust the frame and let the tool fill any gaps so the subject sits better in the shot.
Compare the edit with the original using the before and after view. Click Done to save the changes to your library.
Tips and common mistakes
Work on a copy or use undo freely, since AI fills can look odd on busy backgrounds.
Zoom in after each retouch or erase to catch smudged or repeated textures.
Keep selections tight around the object you remove for a cleaner fill.
Extending works best on simple backgrounds like sky, walls or grass.
Questions
Do these AI tools change my original photo?
Edits in Photos are non-destructive, so the original stays intact. You can revert to the original at any time from the edit view.
Which Mac do I need for these tools?
You need a Mac running macOS Golden Gate with the updated Photos app. The AI editing section is part of that version.
Can I use these tools on any photo in my library?
Yes, open any photo in the Photos library and click Edit. The AI tools appear in the editing toolbar alongside the standard adjustments.
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