How do you magic delete in Photoshop?

To "magic delete" in Photoshop, you primarily use the Magic Eraser Tool. This tool allows you to quickly erase areas of an image based on color similarity. Here's how:

Using the Magic Eraser Tool

Steps:

1. Select the Magic Eraser Tool:

   • Find the Eraser tool in the toolbar (it looks like an eraser).
   • Click and hold the Eraser tool if you can't see the Magic Eraser; this will show related tools.
   • Choose the Magic Eraser Tool (E).

2. Adjust Tolerance:

   • In the options bar at the top, you'll see a "Tolerance" value. This determines how similar colors must be to be erased.
   • A lower tolerance erases only colors very similar to the one you click on.
   • A higher tolerance erases a wider range of similar colors. Experiment with different values to get your desired result.

3. Click on the Area:

   • Click on the part of your image that you want to erase. The Magic Eraser will then remove all pixels that fall within the tolerance you set, based on the color of the pixel you clicked.

Key Considerations:

• Understanding Tolerance: The tolerance setting is crucial. If too low, you might not remove enough of the area; if too high, you might erase more than you intended.
• Layer Considerations: Make sure you’re working on the correct layer, especially if your image has multiple layers. You may need to rasterize a smart object to edit it directly with the Magic Eraser.
• Non-Destructive Editing: For non-destructive editing, consider creating a mask for the layer and using a brush to erase the areas. The Magic Eraser is a good choice for quick results but is destructive, meaning it permanently changes the image pixels unless you undo or use smart objects.
• Anti-aliasing: The Magic Eraser can be used with anti-aliasing to remove jagged edges and blend areas smoothly by selecting the anti-alias checkbox.

Example

Imagine you have a picture of a blue sky with some white clouds. If you want to erase all the blue from the sky, you would:

1. Select the Magic Eraser Tool.
2. Adjust the Tolerance to a value that erases the blue without affecting the clouds (you may need a few tries to find the correct value).
3. Click on the blue part of the image. The blue sky will be replaced by transparency (or your background color, if the image layer isn't a transparency).

Steps	Action	Setting/Tool
1. Select Tool	Select Magic Eraser	Toolbar Icon (E)
2. Adjust Range	Define Tolerance Range	Options Bar
3. Erase Color	Click on Target Color	Magic Eraser Tool

In summary, the "magic delete" you're referring to is achieved by using the Magic Eraser tool with the right tolerance setting.