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Jul 19, 2026 10:25 PM UTC
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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.

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
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    Community Expert
    Jul 19, 2026 11:41 PM UTC

    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.

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    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Jul 19, 2026 11:41 PM UTC

    Can you post a sample photo?

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