In 2022, capturing the perfect shot on an iPhone often meant dealing with unintended photobombers or distracting background clutter. While Apple had not yet released its own built-in "Clean Up" tool (which arrived with iOS 18.1 in late 2024), iPhone users could still achieve "Magic Eraser" style results through clever third-party solutions.
Here is how you can add these "magical" editing powers to your iPhone to remove unwanted objects and photobombers. 1. The Best "Pro" Alternative: Google Photos In 2022, capturing the perfect shot on an
The most popular way to get Magic Eraser on an iPhone is through the Google Photos app. Originally a Pixel-exclusive feature, Google expanded Magic Eraser to all Google One subscribers on both Android and iOS. : Open a photo in the Google Photos
: Open a photo in the Google Photos app, tap Edit , and navigate to Tools . From there, select Magic Eraser . In 2022, capturing the perfect shot on an
: The app will automatically scan for people in the background and suggest items to erase.