Limitations

Content-Aware Fill: When It Works and When It Fails

Content-Aware Fill is one of Photoshop’s most impressive features and also one of its most frustrating. When it works, it feels like magic. When it doesn’t, it produces results that range from “slightly off” to “nightmare fuel.” After years of using it professionally, I’ve learned to predict when it’ll nail the job and when I’m wasting my time. Here’s that knowledge distilled. When It Works Beautifully Removing objects from simple, textured backgrounds.