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# Magic Eraser Tool

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The Magic Eraser tool enables you to convert certain colors in an image to transparent. This feature is useful for removing an unwanted background or other colors.

You’ll get the best results removing solid colors with clear boundaries. To remove areas that are less distinct, select a smaller area and repeat the process.

To remove unwanted elements:

1. Select Magic Eraser tool in the Tools palette (or press shortcut E).
2. Click the color you want to make transparent and then slowly drag over it.

   As you drag, the selection grows to include the contiguous area that uses similar colors. You can control how much of the image is selected by dragging less or more.

3. Repeat step 2 as many times as you like.

Tool Options

In the Tool Options, you can set the Magic Eraser opacity.

Painting Tools

- Pencil
- Brush
- Paint Bucket
- Gradient
- Eraser
- Magic Eraser

Related topics

- Tools palette