Remove Objects - Photo Editor

Review by eFreeware

If you take a lot of phone photos and regularly find something in the frame that shouldn't be there, Remove Objects - Photo Editor is built for exactly that frustration. It comes from InShot Inc., the developer behind a long line of mobile editing tools, and it has been installed more than 10 million times with a 4.7 average across 432,682 ratings. That is a large audience for a single-purpose editor, and it suggests the core promise, removing unwanted elements with one tap, is one people actually want.

The pitch is straightforward: brush over or tap the thing you want gone, and the app fills the space in naturally. The developer lists logos, watermarks, text, stickers, background people, skin blemishes, powerlines, traffic lights, trash cans and street signs among the targets. It is a free download with ads and in-app purchases, so the main question is whether the tools inside justify the interruptions.

What appeals to me here is the scope. This isn't only an eraser; it bundles an enhancer, background replacement, face swap, avatars and filters into the same app, so one download covers a lot of routine editing. For someone who wants quick fixes rather than a full desktop-style workflow, that combination is the real draw.

Cleaning up photos without the fuss

The central job is object removal, and the developer describes a one-tap process: you mark what you want erased and the app handles the rest. The pixel-level cut aims for clean edges and natural blends, which is the part that matters most. Anyone who has tried to clone out a distraction knows the result lives or dies on whether the fill matches the surrounding texture, so that emphasis makes sense.

The examples given cover a wide range of everyday annoyances. Powerlines and wires crossing a sky, a traffic light or street sign intruding on a street shot, a trash can at the edge of a frame, a watermark or caption you no longer want, a sticker someone added, a blemish on a portrait. The developer even mentions erasing background people, including someone you once posed with and would rather forget. That last one is a joke, but it captures the appeal: the tool is for the small, specific things that ruin an otherwise good photo.

There is also a Magic Auto mode that detects and removes unwanted objects automatically, which is pitched as the fastest route when you don't want to brush anything manually. The app includes a simple in-app tutorial for cleanup, so the developer expects beginners to get started without much guidance. I'd expect the manual brush and the auto mode to cover different situations: precise work on small details versus quick passes on obvious clutter.

Beyond straight removal, the developer mentions repairing scratches, sharpening details and recoloring faded photos. That extends the app's usefulness to older images, not just new ones. If you have a scan or an old shot that has lost some punch, those repair tools are the reason to keep the app around after the initial cleanup job is done.

A creative toolkit beyond erasing

The app's second role is as a general creative editor, and the developer has packed in several tools that go well past removal. The AI photo enhancer is described as sharpening selfies, group shots and even text for clarity, which covers the common case of a photo that is soft or slightly dull. An enhancer that handles text is a nice touch for anyone photographing documents or signs.

The background eraser changes the background to any color or scene without damaging the subject's pixels. That is a useful complement to object removal: clean up the frame, then swap the backdrop entirely. Face swap lets you put faces onto celebrities and film characters, and the AI avatar tool turns selfies into profile pictures in various styles. These are playful features rather than serious editing tools, and they signal that the app is meant to be fun as much as functional.

The filters also give pets and people fresh looks. The most recent update adds a Sketch Wear filter that turns clothing into pencil sketches, alongside bug fixes and a stability boost. That steady stream of additions suggests the app is actively developed rather than left to sit.

Sharing is handled with one tap to Instagram, Facebook and other platforms directly from the app. For anyone who edits specifically to post, that shortcut removes a step. The combination of cleanup, enhancement and creative filters in one place is what makes this more than a single-trick tool.

What you need before you start

The barrier to entry is low. The app is rated for Everyone, and it is available on Android through Google Play.

The app is free to download, with ads and in-app purchases present. I'd treat the free version as the starting point and decide from there. One recent change offers a chance to win a thank-you for reporting bugs.

Since the tools are AI-driven, results will vary with the photo. The app promises natural blends and pixel-level precision, but no editing tool gets it right every time, especially on complex backgrounds. The in-app tutorial and the auto mode should help you get a feel for what works before you commit to a tricky edit.

Who this fits best

This app suits casual photographers who want quick, good-looking results without learning a complex editor. If you shoot on your phone, post to social media and mainly need to remove distractions or polish a portrait, the one-tap approach and the bundled creative tools cover that ground well. The large install base and high average rating suggest plenty of people in that group have found it useful.

It also fits anyone who edits old photos. The repair, sharpening and recoloring tools give a reason to bring in scans and faded images, not just new shots. And the playful features, face swap, avatars and filters, make it a reasonable pick for people who enjoy experimenting with trends rather than doing serious retouching.

The app is less suited to anyone who needs precise, layer-based control or professional-grade color work. Those users will find a one-tap tool limiting, and the creative extras are unlikely to matter to them. But for the broad middle of phone photographers, the balance of cleanup, enhancement and fun is hard to argue with.

A capable cleanup tool with extras attached

Remove Objects - Photo Editor is a free, approachable option for erasing distractions and adding a bit of polish. The core removal tools cover a wide range of targets, the enhancer and repair features extend its usefulness, and the creative extras give it more range than a plain eraser. The developer's active update history is a good sign for anyone worried about installing something abandoned.

The trade-offs are the usual ones for a free app: ads and in-app purchases are part of the deal, and the AI-driven results will not be perfect on every image. The developer's claims about natural blends and precision are marketing, not guarantees. Still, for casual editing on a phone, the balance is reasonable.

I'd suggest this to anyone who wants a single app for quick photo fixes and a bit of creative play. If you need professional-level control, look at a full editing suite instead. For everyone else, this is a sensible download that covers the basics and then some.

What's new in version 1.37.97

🐛 Spot a bug? Report it for a chance to win AI Retouch Pro as a thank-you! ✏️ New AI Filter: Sketch Wear! Turn your clothes into pencil sketches and catch the latest IG trend. 🧹 Glitch-Free: We've swept away the bugs and boosted stability.