Best Practices For Using Generative Ai in ON1 PHOTO RAW 2025

Best Practices for Using the Generative AI Eraser

The Generative AI Eraser is a powerful tool for removing unwanted objects from images, but to achieve the best results, it’s essential to follow specific techniques. Below are tips to help you optimize your use of the Generative AI Eraser for high-quality image editing.

Tip 1: For the Highest Resolution, Only Erase One Object at a Time

When working with intricate images, it’s recommended to focus on erasing one object at a time. This approach allows the Generative Eraser to analyze the surrounding context more effectively, resulting in a higher resolution and a more seamless blend with the background. By isolating objects, you minimize the risk of altering adjacent elements unintentionally. Also, keep each area smaller than 512px, this will give the highest detail results.
For Smaller areas, use the Perfect Eraser (rather than Generative AI Eraser). This will be faster and better suited for smaller dust and distractions.

Benefits:

• Preserves image quality.
• Reduces the likelihood of artifacts or inconsistencies.

 

Tip 2: Content Moderation Alert

If you encounter a content moderation alert while using the Generative Eraser, it’s advisable to try again or adjust your selection mask. These alerts can occur due to the complexity of the object being erased or potential content violations.*

• Try Again: Sometimes, a simple re-attempt can yield different results.
• Change Your Selection Masking: Adjust the area you’re trying to erase.
  A more precise or simplified mask can help bypass the alert.
  
  

  *You may encounter this error on images with subjects that seem completely unrelated to the NSFW warning.  In this case, try increasing or decreasing the size of your brush or using a different tool if retrying continues to give you error.

Tip 3: Erasing Repeating Objects

For images containing repeating objects, it’s most effective to erase all instances of the object at once. If you attempt to remove them individually, the Generative Eraser might inadvertently restore some of them during the processing phase.

• Select All Instances: Ensure that every repetition of the object is selected for removal in a single operation to maintain consistency and prevent any undesired reappearance.
  

Tip 4: Include Shadows and Reflections

When removing an object, be sure to include any shadows or reflections associated with it in your selection. Omitting these elements can lead to unnatural results, leaving behind parts of the image that disrupt the overall look.

• Comprehensive Selection: When marking an object for erasure, encompass not only the object itself but also its shadows and reflections. This ensures a more cohesive and believable result.

Tip 5: Use Stability.Ai

The Stability Al option often produces better results, but it requires creating an account, purchasing credits, and having an active internet connection. See this Knowledge Base article for details on how to setup a Stability.Ai account.

How to Create An Account For Using Stability.Ai

TIP 6: Unexpected Results :

• Try using the Perfect Eraser.  Using the Perfect Eraser on smaller objects will often be much faster and provide more pleasing results.
• Try adjusting the size of the Generative AI Brush for smaller and larger selections.
• Try undo and re-generate the selection. Sometimes a simple retry can give you different results. Don't be afraid to do this a few times if needed.
• Use a Stability.AI key. Using Stability.AI will most often create better results than the Local Gen Ai option will. (See TIP 5)
• If you are on a Windows PC, make sure you have a supported GPU with 4GB or more of VRAM and current drivers.
  You can find more info here: Graphics Drivers and Hardware for Photo RAW

 

Related Articles:
ON1 PHOTO RAW 2025 User Guide.