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July 19, 2026
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How do I remove paint when I have tried everything on the internet and nothing removes paint. Even the stamp doesn't work.

  • July 19, 2026
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The elliptical marquee tool, the object selection tool, the remove tool, the eraser tool and the stamp tool don't get rid of paint. I have read about all the correct settings for each on the internet and nothing helps. I read about caps lock. I read about looking back through history only my history doesn't go back that far. I have tried removal and generative stuff. Nothing gets rid of the accidental paint. Nothing.

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    Trevor.Dennis
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 19, 2026

    Hi Amanda

    Do you have any active selections?

    Is it a raster layer with pixels, and not something like a shape layer?

    Is the layer locked in any way?

    Have you tried different images to test?

     

    It’ll be something simple that is cunningly hiding from you.

    Show us a full resolution screen shot of your entire workspace with the layers panel visible, and the layer you are having trouble with selected.  Also one of the problem tools selected.  I am sure we’ll spot what is going on easy as after that.

    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 19, 2026

    Can you post a sample photo?