The Gimp Photo Editor: Erasing Parts of an Image To Erase:

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If you make a mistake, go to the edit menu and select undo.

Click the eraser tool on the toolbar. Holding down the left mouse button, begin dragging the mouse over the photo. Everywhere the mouse touches will be erased.

Method One To Quickly Erase Large Areas:

Eraser

Selection Tools

Click a selection tool, left click and drag on the photo to select an area you want to erase. Change to the eraser tool and scribble. The program will only allow you to erase within the selected area.

Method Two To Quickly Erase Large Areas:

Eraser Tool Options:

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Click a selection tool, left click and drag on the photo to select an area you want to erase. Click the edit menu and select clear. The program will delete everything inside the selection area.

Underneath the tools is an area that explains each tool’s options. The eraser’s brush size and shape can be changed. To change the size or shape of the eraser, click the button next to the explanation of the brush. Pick a new brush and continue erasing.