How to use the Clean Up tool in Photos on iPhone 17 Pro Max

Clean Up erases unwanted objects, people and clutter from your photos using Apple Intelligence. It suits anyone with an iPhone 17, 17 Pro Max or another Apple Intelligence phone on iOS 18.1 or later. You only need the Photos app and the feature switched on.

how to use clean up tool on iphone 17/17 pro max?, by daily doubts on YouTube. 1 min 19 s.

Video length
1 min 19 s
Time to do it
5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
8

What you need

Steps

  1. Open the Photos app and tap the picture you want to change so it fills the screen.

  2. Tap Edit in the top right corner to open the editing tools.

  3. Tap Clean Up in the toolbar. On first use, wait while the tool downloads its model.

  4. Tap the object you want gone, such as a bin, a stranger or a stray cable. Clean Up glows around what it plans to remove.

  5. If the wrong area is picked, drag your finger across the object instead to brush over it. Pinch to zoom in for small details.

  6. Check the preview. Tap the undo arrow to step back, or tap elsewhere to try a different spot.

  7. Tap Done to apply the change, then tap Done again to save the edited photo.

  8. To go back to the original, open Edit, tap the red Revert button and confirm.

Tips and common mistakes

Clean Up works best on clear, well-lit objects with a simple background behind them.

Brush slightly beyond the edge of the object so no outline or shadow is left behind.

If Clean Up is missing, check that Apple Intelligence is on in Settings and your phone is charging or charged.

Edits are non-destructive, so you can always revert to the original photo later.

Questions

Why can't I see the Clean Up button?

Clean Up needs a supported Apple Intelligence iPhone on iOS 18.1 or later with the feature enabled. Older models and phones with Apple Intelligence switched off will not show it.

Does Clean Up delete the object from the file forever?

No. It saves the edit on top of your photo, and you can tap Revert in the Edit screen to get the original back at any time.

Can I remove several objects at once?

Yes. Keep tapping or brushing over each object before you tap Done, and Clean Up fills them all in one pass.

This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.

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