During the acquisition, transmission, and processing of digital images, noise often appears in the pictures, seriously affecting the quality of the images and the accuracy of subsequent analysis. To solve this problem, many scholars have conducted in-depth research on image denoising, aiming to find denoising methods suitable for different scenarios. This study aims to compare the effects of Fourier transform and neural network methods in eliminating stripes in pictures. The discrete Fourier transform denoising method performs best in sharpness and has a fast processing time, but its image restoration is poor. Although the artificial neural network method has a long processing time and depends on the training set, it has good noise reduction effect. The Photoshop (beta) method is relatively simple and easy to use, with good overall effect. It is hoped that through further research, a better understanding of the role of Fourier transform and neural network methods in image noise elimination can be achieved, providing more references for the development of image processing technology. This article introduces in detail the Fourier transform method and neural network method, analyzes their advantages and disadvantages and scope of application. These results shed light on guiding further exploration of noise reduction.