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Use the Spot Healing Brush tool to quickly eliminate dust, scratches, and small damage spots. It's best to zoom in so you can see tiny imperfections clearly.
Avoid overusing it to prevent unnatural patches. Carefully select the area and keep the texture consistent for a natural look.
Immediately after scanning the photo, especially if it has dust, marks, or damage. Doing it early helps prevent further deterioration and ensures the photo looks better in the archive.
A landscape architect might do this before presenting a project, so the image appears clean and professional.
Use the Clone Stamp tool with a soft brush to carefully sample nearby areas and blend repairs naturally. Keep the opacity low and build up gradually.
Always compare the retouched area with the original to ensure consistency, especially for textures like soil or foliage.
AI-based tools can automatically remove dust and scratches, saving time. However, they might not perfectly match textures or fix complex damage.
It's best to review AI results carefully and do manual touch-ups on tricky areas, especially in detailed scenes like landscapes.
A landscape architect often performs this task to prepare images for presentations or project portfolios, removing imperfections that distract viewers.
AI can handle basic dust, scratches, and simple damage quickly, but it can't replace skilled manual retouching for complex repairs or matching textures in outdoor scenes.
The Healing Brush automatically blends with surrounding pixels, making it good for small spots. The Clone Stamp gives more control for larger or more obvious repairs.
Landscape architects often choose the Healing Brush for quick fixes on detailed soil or grass textures.