How to eliminate backgrounds and objects from pictures in Windows 11 without installing anything
Although it has recently changed for the better, Windows Photos has always had a very limited editor. For example, you no longer need to use other programs or websites to remove an object or image background; you can do this directly using Windows 11 Photos without having to install anything.
This makes it one of the most practical Windows 11 tips, enabling you to quickly and easily remove an object, person, or image background from your computer. We have tested this feature at Houhou Informatics, and we must say that Windows' AI is excellent at image editing. Additionally, we guarantee that using this tool does not require any advanced knowledge.
You do not have to look for websites that assist you in removing objects from photos or install new software on your computer. Using third-party programs or websites is not necessary if you have a Windows 11 computer because the device itself has a tool that effectively removes images and backgrounds from photos.
In particular, the Windows Photos application, which is usually used to view images, contains this Windows 11 tool. As previously stated, it can be finished in a matter of seconds and removes objects and the image's background. First, we'll explain step-by-step how you can access this Windows function to remove an object from a photo:
- Open the image using Windows Photos.
- Click the "Edit" button in the upper left corner.
- Click on the eraser button in the top options bar.
- Select the area of the object you want to remove with the brush. If necessary, you can adjust the brush size.
- Wait a few seconds for the changes to take effect. Finally, you can save the image or copy it to the clipboard.
The process is similar when it comes to removing the background from an image in Windows 11. Before explaining the step-by-step process, we'd like to point out that the accuracy of background erasing depends on the characteristics of each image. For example, Windows' AI better detects backgrounds that are significantly different from the main object. Without further ado, let's see how to use this tool:
- Open the image using Windows Photos.
- Click the "Edit" button in the upper left corner.
- Click on the button to the right of the top options bar, represented by an icon of a person with a striped background.
- Wait a few seconds for the Windows Photos app to distinguish and select the background of the image.
- Decide whether to blur, remove, or replace the background with another one using the options on the right side.
As you've seen, deleting an object or image background is very simple and quick with Windows 11. Plus, you can avoid having to resort to third-party tools, as it's built into your computer.