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TL;DR Longtime Google Photos users are complaining that Magic Eraser no longer works as well as it used to.
Users say the tool now struggles with small, precise edits, performing reliably only when removing larger objects.
The decline in performance appears to have occurred after last year’s Photos editor revamp.
Google Photos is one of Google’s most frequently updated apps, especially when it comes to new AI-powered editing tools. However, one of its oldest and most popular features now appears to be frustrating longtime users.
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According to multiple Google Photos users, Magic Eraser no longer performs as well as it once did. Complaints shared in a Reddit thread suggest the tool’s accuracy has declined over time, particularly when it comes to making small, precise edits.
Users say tasks that Magic Eraser previously handled with ease, such as removing stray hairs, small text, or minor blemishes, have become unreliable or outright unusable. They agree that the tool still works well for removing large objects, but its newer implementation struggles with fine details and heavy zooming.
Is Magic Eraser working well for you in Google Photos? 35 votes Yes, it works great! 9 % No, it used to be much better. 49 % I don't use it much, so I don't know. 43 %
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