Thanks to the power of AI, removing unwanted objects in photographs has become a lot cleaner and easier, especially with tools like Google’s Magic Eraser. But what if you didn’t want to switch between apps? What if you wanted a more continuous workflow? The good news for Snapseed users is that a version of Magic Eraser could be coming soon.
Snapseed could get its own Magic Eraser tool
According to the folks at Android Authority, they have discovered that Snapseed could get its own Magic Eraser tool. This was spotted in the Downloaded resources screen in the Settings page. In the current version of the app, there’s a “Depth mode in Lens Blur” tool, but Android Authority spotted a second option, called “Erase.”
The caption says, “Enables the Erase tool for removing unwanted objects from photos.” It’s descriptive enough, but at the same time a bit too vague as to how it works. Just in case you’re unfamiliar, Snapseed has a tool called “Healing.” It lets users remove objects by covering them with nearby background elements. It’s almost like the clone stamp tool in Photoshop.
However, Android Authority speculates that Erase could be an upgraded version, possibly powered by AI. Plus, the fact that it is downloadable suggests that it could run on-device. This means that it is more private and potentially faster, especially since it won’t need to send data to the cloud.
Why would you use it over Android’s Magic Eraser?
That being said, we’re sure some of you are wondering why you might choose to use Snapseed’s Eraser tool over Magic Eraser? Magic Eraser started out as a Pixel exclusive, but eventually made its way onto more phones. It works pretty much as advertised, so why would you change your workflow?
Like we said earlier, building the feature natively into Snapseed means a more uninterrupted workflow. If you’re already editing in the app, you won’t have to switch out. Plus, one of Snapseed’s selling points is it’s non-destructive, so you can move back and forth between layers easily.
Lastly, Snapseed is a cross-platform app. By integrating the feature into the app, Google can ensure a similar experience whether you’re using iOS or Android.
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