In Adobe Photoshop, there are several tools you can use to remove a specific area from a rasterized layer. Here are the most common ones:
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Eraser Tool: Simply select the Eraser Tool from the toolbar (shortcut:
E
). You can adjust its size and hardness in the options bar. Click and drag over the area you want to erase. -
Marquee Tool: Use the Rectangular or Elliptical Marquee Tool (shortcut:
M
) to create a selection around the area you want to remove. Once selected, you can press theDelete
key to remove that section. -
Lasso Tool: The Lasso Tool (shortcut:
L
) allows you to freehand draw a selection around the area you want to remove. After making the selection, pressDelete
. -
Masking: Instead of permanently deleting the area, you can create a layer mask. Select the area you wish to hide, then click the Layer Mask button at the bottom of the Layers panel. This will hide the selected area without permanently erasing it, allowing for non-destructive editing.
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Crop Tool: If you want to remove an entire section of the image, you can use the Crop Tool (shortcut:
C
). Draw a rectangle around the area you want to keep and press Enter.
Depending on your needs, you can choose any of these tools to effectively remove a particular area from a rasterized layer in Photoshop.