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How do I erase items from a image? - cinque888 - 03-12-2026 Hello, what are the best ways to remove the flames from the cake candles and still keep the background? Thank you. RE: How do I erase items from a image? - rich2005 - 03-13-2026 The image is a bit small, a larger version might give better results. Total edit: Just re-read the subject and it is just the flames not the candles.. Still using the gimp_gmic_qt plugin http://www.gmic.eu The Inpaint (diffusion transport ) filter.  Use the pencil tool (not paint tool). Pure 100% red for the mask. Include any glow.  Looks like this: [attachment=14316] No use trying to save the candle wicks, back to the paint tool and a tiny brush, reduced opacity and paint them in. [attachment=14317] RE: How do I erase items from a image? - Scallact - 03-13-2026 We can take advantage of the facts that  flames are lighter than the background the background is a horizontal gradient So let's go: With the rectangle select tool, select this small  zone (I added vertical guides to help move the layer later, but that's not mandatory) and copy-paste it as a new layer [attachment=14310] Apply a gaussian blur filter, configured like below. Important: check "Merge filter" [attachment=14311] Layer > Scale layer. Scale it only vertically by unchecking the chain icon first: [attachment=14312] With the move tool, place the layer above the lights: [attachment=14313] Set the layer to "Darken only" mode: [attachment=14314] With the eraser tool and a rectangular brush, erase the pixels over the candles bodies (wax only, not the flames): [attachment=14315]