Illustrator Eraser Tool - How to Use It Right + Fixing Tips

Can't erase your object or image in Illustrator? I know, it's tricky.
📝 The Eraser Tool in Adobe Illustrator does NOT work on raster images, live text, or symbols. If you were trying to erase on these objects, it's not going to work.
In this video, I'm going to show you how the Eraser works in Adobe Illustrator and some possible solutions when it doesn't work. 💡
You can also refer to this article where I talk about the 5 reasons and fixes in more details: illustratorhow.com/fix-eraser...
Sometimes the Eraser Tool isn't even the right tool to use, maybe you can try other tool to delete part of an object: illustratorhow.com/how-to-erase/
For example, making a clipping mask: • How to Use Clipping Ma...
If you're not sure what tools to use to complete your project and want to learn more about Illustrator basics, I highly recommend my beginner's course: illustratorhow.com/course/
⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:38 How does the Eraser work in Illustrator
2:11 Path Eraser Tool
2:34 How to change the Eraser size
3:08 Can't erase? Reasons and solutions
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[@octonolite_0]

Thanks for clarifying the difference between eraser and path eraser. These are the little interface details that make Illustrator so frustrating to use for beginners.

[@IllustratorHow]

You're welcome! I know, it can be really frustrating, that's why I pointed it out in the video ;)

[@ruslank4028]

Yay! Finally, a channel about AI for newbies like myself! Very concise and straight to the point. I like the fact that you explain different variations of the same tool in the toolbox. As a newbie I was having a hard time with eraser tool and I didn't know that it could be used on vector images only. Can you make a video about "Scissor tool" as well? I didn't find it in your video list.
Keep up the good work! Like and subscribe! 👍

[@IllustratorHow]

Hi! Welcome to my channel! I hope you get a lot out from here. And yes, most of my tutorials are super beginner-friendly.
And definitely, I'll make a video about "how to cut objects" which will include the Scissors Tool for sure.