Figma launches new AI-powered object removal and image extension

December 10, 2025

TL;DR

Figma launched new AI-powered image editing features: object removal, isolation, and image expansion.
These features aim to save users the hassle of exporting and importing images to other tools.
The improved lasso tool can select, remove, or isolate objects while maintaining image characteristics.
Users can adjust lighting, shadow, color, or focus of selected objects.
The image expansion feature helps fill backgrounds or details for different formats.
Figma is centralizing image editing tools in a new toolbar.
Background removal is highlighted as a common action receiving a prominent spot on the new toolbar.
Rival tools from Adobe and Canva have offered object removal for years.
The new features are available on Figma Design and Draw, with broader availability planned for next year.
The launch coincides with Adobe making similar features available within ChatGPT.

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