A jpg is the condensed file and works great if you plan on printing or sharing the photo at a later date. I suggest saving a copy because you can still edit the original image. If you tap Save, it saves over the original photo.

There are three different save options, and it can be confusing to know which one to choose.

You can choose to share the image with friends or save. Next, you’ll be taken back to the main menu.

Once you are happy with your image, tap on the checkmark to save the image.

If you decide you like the edit, tap on the forward button to add the edit back to the image.

To go back a step and reverse the last healing edit, tap on the back button on the bottom menu.

The healing tool in Snapseed does not allow you to choose the exact location of the area being replaced, so it may take a little bit of practice. You will see that area replaced by a part of the surrounding region. This will create a red area signifying where your changes will be made.

To retouch your image, tap on the section you would like removed.

The closer you zoom in, the better the healing process will look.

The second step is to zoom in by pinching two fingers on the area you would like to remove.

This screen does not give any specific instructions on how to use the tool, so it can be confusing. This will take you to the healing screen. Next, tap on the healing tool in the menu. Then tap on the Tools icon in the bottom menu.

The first step is to upload an image into Snapseed.

So, let’s get into the details on how to use the healing tool in Snapseed.

Snapseed is available on both Android and IOS. Take a moment to get your phone out and download the editing app Snapseed and come learn with us. If someone photobombed your picture, you can erase them from the image with a little bit of editing. You can quickly take away a pole or street sign in your photo. Learning how to use the healing tool in Snapseed is one of the best ways to remove unwanted objects from your image.

Snapseed healing tutorial