Generate an image and go to the Edit tab, or upload an image and select Generative remove from the left toolbar.
Last updated on
Mar 10, 2026
Learn how to select specific areas of images and non-destructively remove unwanted elements within the Edit tab.
Use generative AI capabilities to quickly remove objects, people, or areas from your images while preserving the surrounding content naturally. With Generative remove, you can use brush-based selection controls to precisely define which areas to remove. After brushing over unwanted elements, Firefly generates replacement content that blends seamlessly with the rest of your image.
Use the brush tool to paint over the object or area you want to remove.
Select the icon to open the brush settings. Use the Brush size slider to make the brush larger or smaller, depending on the area you want to edit. You can also adjust the Brush hardness slider to control how soft or sharp the brush edges appear, allowing for smoother blends or more defined selections.
Tip
To remove the background from an image, select Remove background from the left toolbar.
Select the Select less option, then brush over the painted strokes to remove parts of the selection.
To start fresh, select the reset option to erase all selections.
Select Remove to generate the edited image.
Note
Credit consumption varies by model. To see how many generative credits each generation will use, hover the credit consumption indicator next to the Remove button.
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