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How Do I Delete Part of an Image in Figma?

Last updated on February 12, 2023 @ 8:44 pm

Figma is a great design tool for creating vector graphics, but did you know that you can also use it to edit images? You can delete part of an image in Figma by using the Subtract selection tool.

To delete part of an image in Figma, first, select the image you want to edit.

Then, click on the Pen tool in the toolbar (it looks like a pen’s tip).

PRO TIP: If you are trying to delete part of an image in Figma, be aware that this may result in the entire image being deleted. If you only want to delete a portion of the image, make sure to select that portion of the image before deleting it.

Next is to draw a shape enclosing the part of the image that you want to delete. You can do this by clicking and dragging on the Pen tool. When finished, select the “Done” button at the top.

With the shape selected, pick a color fill for the shape created. You can do this by clicking on the color box under the Fill section and selecting a color from the palette.

NOTE: You can choose any color. This is simply to make the shape more noticeable.

For the final step, select both the image and the shape (frame too, if applicable), then go to the top menu and select the “Subtract selection” option.

NOTE: If this method does not work, simply put your image within a frame, first. Then, fill the frame with the same color as the background on your image. From there, you can then proceed to the final step.

So there you have it! Now you know how to delete part of an image in Figma.


Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

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