Erase unwanted parts of an image

Last updated on Feb 23, 2026

Learn how to erase unwanted parts of an image using the Erase tool in the Adobe Express mobile app.

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Follow along with any design and learn how to use the Erase tool.

Open a design in Adobe Express.

Select the image in your design and then select Erase .

Use the slider to adjust the brush’s size.

Select Quick select .

Select the Quick select icon next to the Restore icon and below the Size scaler.
Use the Quick select icon to highlight the area you want to erase

Use the Brush dialog box and select Quick selection to automatically select an area or Circle brush to manually paint over it.

Brush over the unwanted area of the image and then select the check mark icon.

Tip

Use the Reset  icon to restore the image to its original format, Invert  icon to reverse the cutout selection, or the Restore icon to paint back the removed area.

Select the download   icon.