
# Erase images

The [Eraser tool](https://www.freepik.com/ai/remove-objects) in the Freepik AI Suite helps you to remove anything from a photo.

This guide shows you how to remove someone from a photo, erase unwanted text, and clean up your images in just a few clicks.

## How to remove people, objects, and text from an image

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  {
    title: 'Access the Freepik AI Suite and click <a1>Edit</a1> from the tool menu.',
   titleLinks: {
      a1: 'https://www.freepik.com/pikaso/edit',
    }
  },
  {
    title: 'Upload a photo or choose one from your Freepik AI creations.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Click Edit and select the Eraser tool.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Use one of the masking tools (like Region, Lasso, or Brush) to select what you want to erase.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Click Generate to apply the change.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Repeat or continue editing until you\'re happy with the result.'
  },
]} />

### Masking tools available for erasing

These tools help you mark the area you want to remove:

| **Mask Type** | **How to use It** | **Best for** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Click mask** | Drag a rectangle to select people or large objects. | Background items, wide areas. |
| **Lasso mask** | Draw a freeform shape around a person or object. | People, pets, irregular shapes. |
| **Brush mask** | Paint over the text or object using the adjustable brush. | Small text, logos, fine details. |

<InfoCard title="Pro tip" content="For natural-looking results, keep your mask tight around the object—but avoid overlapping too much with surrounding elements." />

## Credits and usage

**Each erasing operation uses credits**. The number depends on the size of the image used.

<InfoCard title="Note" content="Downloads from this tool do not count toward your daily Freepik asset download limit." />

- **Free users** have limited daily generations
- **Subscribers** use **credits** depending on usage
- **Premium+ and Pro users** can use the Erase tool without spending credits, as part of their unlimited access to image editing

**All generated content follows** [Freepik AI Terms and Conditions](https://www.freepik.com/legal/terms-of-use#nav-ai-products). Avoid removing content in a way that violates third-party IP rights or misrepresents individuals. If your result is clear of rights issues, it can be used for personal or professional work.

Now, let's learn [how to resize your images with AI.](https://www.freepik.com/ai/docs/resize-images) 

Mask Type	How to use It	Best for
Click mask	Drag a rectangle to select people or large objects.	Background items, wide areas.
Lasso mask	Draw a freeform shape around a person or object.	People, pets, irregular shapes.
Brush mask	Paint over the text or object using the adjustable brush.	Small text, logos, fine details.