Eraser Tool
Erase flattened areas in an image to expose the Canvas.
Note: Eraser and other tools in the Snagit Editor toolbar are available to edit images. To edit and enhance video captures, share your video to TechSmith Camtasia.
Eraser Tool
The Eraser tool completely removes parts of the image so the Canvas beneath is visible. To remove part of an image and replace it with the surrounding color, see Remove Parts of an Image.
- 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.
- Select a Quick Style or edit the tool properties to customize the tool. See Tool Properties.
- Click and drag to erase parts of the image on the Canvas. Hold Shift while dragging to erase a straight horizontal or vertical line.
Tip: Erase with precision.
Select a smaller eraser width and zoom in on the Canvas to precisely erase parts of the image. On Mac, select the square option from the Shape dropdown to erase straight lines and individual pixels.
- When you are finished with the Eraser tool, click the Move tool in the toolbar to select, move, edit, or delete objects you added to your 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 customized tools.
Save your customized tools 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 (Windows only)
Drag the slider to adjust the transparency level.
Antialias (Windows only)
Enable this option to smooth the edges of the erased area.
Shape (Mac only)
Select circle or square eraser shape.
Note: This tutorial is for Snagit version 2024. Previous versions may look or function differently.
- To check your version, select Help menu (Windows) or Snagit menu (Mac) > About Snagit.
- If you have a previous version of Snagit, see tutorials for previous versions or upgrade to the latest version.
- For unexpected behavior with Snagit, visit the TechSmith Help Center.
