How To Erase in Procreate – Quick Guide

Erasing in Procreate is a fundamental part of the digital art creation process. You can use the Eraser tool to remove parts of your artwork, make corrections, or create transparent areas within your layers. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to erase in Procreate.

_{^{Step 1: Select the Eraser Tool}}

Open your Procreate project.

In the toolbar on the left side, select the Eraser tool. It looks like a rubber eraser.

_{^{Step 2: Choose the Brush and Adjust Settings}}

After selecting the Eraser tool, you can choose a specific brush from the brush library if you have a preference. Procreate provides a variety of eraser brushes, each with its own texture and characteristics.

Adjust the size of the eraser brush using the brush size slider located at the top of the screen. You can also change the opacity and other settings as needed.

_{^{Step 3: Start Erasing}}

To erase part of your artwork, simply touch and drag your finger or stylus over the area you want to remove. As you move the eraser over your canvas, the selected brush will remove the pixels, revealing the underlying layer or transparency.

_{^{Step 4: Undo and Redo}}

If you make a mistake while erasing, you can undo your actions by tapping the undo button (a curved arrow) in the top-right corner. You can also redo actions if needed.

_{^{Step 5: Erasing on Different Layers}}

Procreate allows you to erase individual layers while leaving other layers intact. Make sure you have the correct layer selected in the Layers panel before you start erasing.

_{^{Step 6: Erasing with Masks (Advanced)}}

For non-destructive editing in Procreate, use layer masks. 

Add a mask to a layer and use a black brush to hide parts and a white brush to show them, allowing you to make changes without altering the original layer.

_{^{Step 7: Save Your Work}}

While Procreate automatically saves your files, it’s a good practice to periodically save copies of your artwork, especially before making significant changes. 

You can do this by duplicating your artwork within Procreate or exporting it to a different location on your device. 

This ensures that you have backups in case you need to revert to an earlier version or share different iterations of your work.