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Removing an Object

The process of making a photo look better is often referred to as retouching (while repairing
damaged photos is referred to as restoration). Luminar offers a useful tools to make these kind of
tasks easier. Let’s explore how the tool works.

Using the Clone & Stamp Tool

The Clone & Stamp tool works by replacing unwanted or damaged pixels with good pixels that you
target. This tool is easy to use and allows you to set a sample point (where the good pixels are taken
from), and then paint into bad areas (to cover up damage or blemishes). Luminar offers feathered
brushes to make the blending of strokes easier.

1. Open an image that needs cloning and stamping.
2. Switch to the Clone & Stamp Tool by click its button in the top toolbar or pressing Cmd+J.

3. Use the Zoom buttons and the Hand tool to explore the image’s details.
4. When you find an area to Clone & Stamp, hold down the Option key and click on a clear
area near the damaged pixels or skin blemishes.

5. Click and brush over the damaged area.
6. Click and paint out the pixels you want to remove. You can also try small dabs and short
strokes to get a blended look. The sampled pixels are taken from the sample point and
cover the unwanted pixels. Try blending multiple strokes together and lower the opacity of
the brush for the best results.

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