Magic Eraser for iPhone: How to Erase Objects on iOS

Magic Eraser for iPhone

“Magic eraser” has become the everyday name for any tool that makes things disappear from photos. On iPhone you have three choices, and which one works best depends on your iPhone model and the photo.

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Updated November 5, 2026 · By the Magic Eraser team

Option 1: Magic Eraser app (any iPhone)

Magic Eraser (App Store name: Object Removal Magic Eraser) is an AI photo editor built for one job done well: brush over what you don't want and it's gone. It also erases text, removes backgrounds, enhances blurry photos and restores old pictures.

Option 2: Apple Clean Up

Built into Photos on iPhone 15 Pro and newer with Apple Intelligence. It's free and quick for small objects, but it isn't available on most older iPhones.

Option 3: Google Photos Magic Eraser

Google's Magic Eraser lives in the Google Photos app, which you can install on iPhone. Your photos need to be in Google Photos, and device requirements apply.

Tool	Where	iPhone support	Best at
Magic Eraser app	App Store	iOS 15.1+, iPhone & iPad	People, crowds, text, big objects
Apple Clean Up	Photos app	Apple Intelligence iPhones	Small objects, simple backgrounds
Google Magic Eraser	Google Photos app	Varies by device	Small objects in Google Photos

Tool

Where

iPhone support

Best at

Magic Eraser app

App Store

iOS 15.1+, iPhone & iPad

People, crowds, text, big objects

Apple Clean Up

Photos app

Apple Intelligence iPhones

Small objects, simple backgrounds

Google Magic Eraser

Google Photos app

Varies by device

Small objects in Google Photos

Frequently asked questions

Is the Magic Eraser app made by Google?

No. Magic Eraser on the App Store is an independent iPhone app. Google's Magic Eraser is a feature inside Google Photos, and Clean Up is Apple's tool. We're not affiliated with Google or Apple.

Is it Magic Eraser or Magic Eracer?

It's spelled Magic Eraser, but if you searched for “magic eracer” you're in the right place: it's the same app.

Does Magic Eraser work offline?

No. AI removals are processed in the cloud for the best quality, so you need an internet connection.