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Eraser Tool

Note: The eraser tool only erases flattened or original areas in an image.

1. Click the Eraser tool in the Snagit Editor toolbar.
   
   Note: If the tool is not visible in the toolbar, click the More dropdown. To customize your toolbar, see Customize the Snagit Toolbar.
2. Select a Quick Style or edit the tool properties to customize the tool. See Tool Properties.
3. Click and drag to erase parts of the image on the Canvas.
   
   Tip: Select a smaller eraser width and zoom in on the Canvas to precisely erase parts of the image.

Note: Select Image > Canvas Color (Windows) or Image > Change Canvas Color (Mac) to change the eraser color. If the Canvas color is set to transparent, you will see a checkerboard pattern as you erase. For more information, see Remove a Background.

Tool Properties

Edit the properties to customize the tool.

Tip: Save your customizations as a Quick Style for future use. See Quickly Access Favorite Styles and Tools.

Width
Drag the slider or enter a value to adjust the width of the eraser.

Opacity
Drag the slider to adjust the transparency level.

Antialias (Windows only)
Enable this option to smooth the edges of the erased area.