Gimp
Free to download on PC or Mac and easy
to master
![Description: step 1](http://programming4.us/image/072012/Remove%20Unwanted%20Items%20From%20Photos_12.jpg)
Zoom
in by increasing the percentage value in the bottom – left corner so that your
unwanted object is clear.
Go to File > Open and select your photo.
Zoom in by increasing the percentage value in the bottom – left corner so that
your unwanted object is clear.
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Pick
the Clone Tool from the side tool palette
Pick the Clone Tool from the side tool
palette. From the options choose a soft- edged brush so that the pixels blend
more naturally together.
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In
Gimp you must Ctrl + click to set a sample area, then paint over the unwanted
part
In Gimp you must Ctrl + click to set a
sample area, then paint over the unwanted part. The sampled pixels with be
placed on top of the existing ones.
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Use
the [ ] keys to quickly alter the tool size
Use the [ ] keys to quickly alter the tool
size. If you want to blend the two sets of pixels more accurately, lower the
tool’s opacity in the side palette.
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Ctrl
+ click to sample an area then paint and the two sets of pixels will blend
together.
If the new area is looking obviously faked
, use the Healing Tool. Ctrl + click to sample an area then paint and the two
sets of pixels will blend together.
Photoshop Elements
Just as good as CS5 but a fraction of
the price
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With
your image open use Amd/ Ctrl + to zoom in close, or use the zoom tool if
preferred
In the top bar go to File > Open, and
select your start photo. With your image open use Amd/ Ctrl + to zoom in close,
or use the zoom tool if preferred
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Select
the Clone Stamp tool from the side tool bar/ tool options
Select the Clone Stamp tool from the side
tool bar/ tool options will appear in the top bar- go here to select a soft-
edged brush at 100% opacity.
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Alt
+ click a suitable area to sample.
Alt + click a suitable area to sample. Pick
one that is or similar tones and textures to be placed on top of the ones you
want hidden.
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Using
the soft- edged brush makes the copied pixels look more natural covering the
area smoothly
Using the soft- edged brush makes the
copied pixels look more natural covering the area smoothly. If it is looking
too harsh, lower the tool’s opacity.
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Again,
Alt + click to sample.
Zoom in close and keep altering the tool’s
tip to be precise. If you need to blend more, switch to the Healing Brush tool.
Again, Alt + click to sample.
Keeping it real
Using these editing tools requires patience
and practice. Keep the brush small with a soft edge and work zoomed in.
lowering the Stamp/ Clone tool’s opacity is a good trick to use if you feel the
effect is too harsh and noticeable. This lets you layer- up the sampled pixels
for a more natural finish. If your edges still look too sharp, use a tool such
as the Healing Brush which blends together the two sets of pixels.
3 of the best … editing apps for iPad from the App Store
Filterstorm
![Description: Filterstorm](http://programming4.us/image/072012/Remove%20Unwanted%20Items%20From%20Photos_21.jpg)
Filterstorm
Equipped with a whole host of editing tools
including Layer and Cloning, this app is a great- value purchase.
PhotoPal
![Description: PhotoPal](http://programming4.us/image/072012/Remove%20Unwanted%20Items%20From%20Photos_22.jpg)
PhotoPal
This app only has a Spot Healing function,
but this is perfect for minor blemishes such as spots or scratches.
Artstudio for iPad
![Description: Artstudio for iPad](http://programming4.us/image/072012/Remove%20Unwanted%20Items%20From%20Photos_23.jpg)
Artstudio
for iPad
Unleash your creative skills or use the
Clone tool to hide away unwanted areas.