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How do I Delete Custom Shapes in Photoshop?

Published in Photoshop Shapes 2 mins read

You can delete custom shapes in Photoshop by accessing the Edit Palette Groups window and removing them from their specific palette group.

Here's how to do it step-by-step:

Steps to Delete Custom Shapes

  1. Access the Edit Palette Groups Window:
    • Navigate to the Edit menu.
    • Select Preset.
    • Then click Preset Manager (this may be in different places depending on your version).
    • Click on Custom Shapes then Edit Palette Groups.
  2. Select the Custom Palette Group:
    • In the Edit Palette Groups window, locate the Palette Group Name section.
    • From the list, click on the custom palette group that contains the shape you wish to delete.
  3. View Palette Details
  • In the Palette Group Details section, you can now see the shapes that belong to that palette group.
  1. Select the Shape to Delete:
    • Click on the specific custom shape you want to remove from the palette group.
  2. Delete the Shape:
    • Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
    • The selected shape will be removed from the palette group.
  3. Confirm and Close:
  • You may need to click Done to confirm the change.
  1. Return to Shape Tool:
    • Return to the Shape Tool and confirm that the custom shape has been removed.

By following these steps, you can successfully remove unwanted custom shapes from your Photoshop library, allowing you to keep your workspace organized and efficient.

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