Object Eraser, one of the most useful features of the Samsung Photo Editor app for Galaxy phones, is starting to get Magnetic Lasso. This new feature significantly improves precision when outlining the objects you want to remove. Unlike the recently released “Generative Edit” capabilities, Object Eraser has been present since the launch of the Galaxy S21 series.
There is one main problem when using image object removal tools on smartphones: precision. There are very few mobile devices designed to be used with a stylus, so you have to use your fingers. This results in imprecise lines that affect the final result, generating areas with aberrations. Additionally, automatic object selection tools do not always correctly outline the entire object.
Magnetic Lasso improves precision when using Samsung’s Object Eraser
To solve that, Samsung is deploying the Magnetic Lasso feature to its Object Eraser tool. Magnetic Lasso is a kind of assistant that helps you correctly outline the item you want to remove. Basically, it snaps the lines to the edges of the object as you draw them. That is, it will correct imprecise or irregular lines around the item by fitting them intelligently.
Samsung describes the feature by saying that, after enabled, “Selection lines will snap onto subjects.” You also have the option to disable Magnetic Lasso to continue using Samsung’s Object Eraser classic experience if you wish. After receiving it, you will find the new option in the top-right corner of the screen while using Object Eraser. This gives you more versatility to choose how you want to edit your image, which is pretty great.
According to SamMobile’s report, the new feature is available in the latest Samsung Photo Editor app version 3.4.21.41 update. However, the update is not yet available to everyone through the Galaxy Store. That said, you can always manually download the latest version of apps from a secure repository, such as APK Mirror. However, it surely won’t be long before Magnetic Lasso is available on all Galaxy phones compatible with Object Eraser.
