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Use the Spot Healing Brush Tool to click on each dust spot. Zoom in to see details clearly, and avoid overdoing it, or the fix will look obvious.
After the initial color correction and before sharpening. Dust removal works best when the image is balanced but not yet sharpened, as sharpening can make dust spots more noticeable.
Overusing the Clone Stamp or Healing Brush, which can create unnatural textures. Instead, use small, careful strokes and match surrounding textures for a smooth look.
A retoucher or photo editor typically performs dust removal, especially before printing or publishing the final image.
AI can quickly identify and remove small dust spots, but it may struggle with larger or complex areas. Always check the results and fine-tune manually for the best results.
Work on a duplicate layer and use low opacity brushes. Regularly zoom out to see if the correction blends well, avoiding flat or plastic looks.
Cleaning Worn Packaging, which involves similar techniques but is for physical packaging, not digital photos. Don’t confuse the two during your workflow.