How to use Google’s Magic Eraser on iPhone.

An unexpected photobomb can be hilarious, but it’s often very disappointing. That killer photo of your kid hitting a home run? Turns out someone else’s toddler is running during the photo. With Google Photos’ Magic Eraser tool, you can remove this type of travel with a single tap to perfect your perfect photo. Here’s how […]

How to use Google’s Magic Eraser on iPhone.

An unexpected photobomb can be hilarious, but it’s often very disappointing. That killer photo of your kid hitting a home run? Turns out someone else’s toddler is running during the photo. With Google Photos’ Magic Eraser tool, you can remove this type of travel with a single tap to perfect your perfect photo.

Here’s how to find and use Magic Eraser, available on iPhones running iOS 15 or earlier.

Crushable speed of light

What do you need
  • iPhone running iOS 15 or higher

  • Google Photos app

  • Google Photos account

Step 1: Open Google Photos, select an image and edit it.

Open your Google Photos app, sign in, and select a photo to inspect. Click the “Edit” button at the bottom of the screen to see the available editing options.


Credit: Mashable team

Step 2: Go to “Tools”, then “Magic Eraser”.

A screenshot of the Google Photos app with the "Tools" And "Magic Eraser" buttons circled in green.


Credit: Mashable team

Step 3: Circle or shade the item you want to erase.

Once you remove your finger from contact with the screen, Magic Eraser will automatically change the image.

A screenshot of the Google Photos app with the editable section of a photo outlined in green.


Credit: Mashable team

Step 4: Click “Done” to save your edited image.

A screenshot of the Google Photos app with the "Do" button circled in green.


Credit: Mashable team

Teknory