Open your project in Premiere (beta) and select the clip containing the object you want to remove.
Last updated on
Nov 4, 2026
Learn how to use Generative Remove in Premiere (beta) to remove unwanted objects from your video while preserving the rest of your shot.
Generative Remove lets you remove distracting objects, such as boom microphones, logos, light stands, or people in the background, directly from your timeline. By creating and tracking a mask around an object, you can precisely control what gets removed without affecting the rest of your footage.
The generated result is added to your timeline, allowing you to continue editing, regenerate the removal, or revert to the original clip.
Note
Generative Remove requires an internet connection and processes footage in the cloud.
Create a mask around the unwanted object using Object Mask or one of the shape masking tools.
Track the mask through the clip to ensure it follows the object throughout the shot.
Review the tracked mask by scrubbing through the clip. Adjust the mask as needed to ensure the entire object, including any visible shadows or reflections, remains within the masked area.
Select Remove from the masking controls at the bottom of the Program Monitor.
Review the generative credit cost displayed before processing, then confirm the removal. Premiere (beta) processes the removal in the background. You can monitor its progress on the clip or in the Progress panel while continuing to edit.
Review the generated result on your timeline.
Generated media is saved to the location specified under Project Settings > Scratch Disks > Generated Media.
Premiere replaces the masked area with generated detail while preserving the footage outside the mask.
Regenerate or revert a removal
If the generated result doesn't meet your expectations, you can try again without losing your original footage.
Select the generated clip in the timeline.
Select the AI badge on the clip.
A. Generative Remove AI badge B. Generative Remove actions
Choose to regenerate the result, or adjust the mask and generate again.
To restore the original footage, select Revert to Original.
Each generation produces one result, and previously generated versions are retained.
Tip
For best results:
- Mask the entire object: Include shadows and reflections to prevent ghosting or unexpected generated details.
- Check mask tracking: Scrub through the clip to ensure the mask stays aligned with the object throughout the shot.
- Remove multiple objects in one pass: Create separate masks for each unwanted object, then select all the masks before choosing Remove to remove them in a single generation.
- Avoid splitting a removal across generations: If an object needs to be removed throughout a clip, generate the removal in one pass rather than splitting the clip into segments and processing each separately. Generated fills may not match across segments. Currently, Generative Remove supports clips up to 10 seconds long, with support for longer durations planned for upcoming releases.
Limitations
Generative Remove in Premiere (beta) currently supports:
|
Property |
Supported |
|---|---|
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Clip duration |
Up to 10 seconds |
|
Resolution |
480p to 1080p |
|
Frame rate |
Up to 30 fps |
|
File formats |
MP4, MOV (H.264/HEVC) |
|
HDR and 10-bit footage |
Not supported |
|
Generative credits |
40 credits per second |
|
Team Projects |
Not supported |
|
Productions |
Supported |
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