Add or remove anchor points

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to add or remove anchor points to edit paths with precision.

Add anchor points

Select the Pen tool, Add Anchor Point tool, or press +.

Select anywhere on the path to add an anchor point.

Select the Pen tool, Delete Anchor Point tool, or press -.

Select the anchor point on the path that you want to remove.

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