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How Do I Fill a Selected Area in Photoshop With an Image?

Last updated on May 1, 2023 @ 2:06 pm

There are a few ways to fill a selected area in Photoshop with an image.

1. Fill a selected area with an image.

One way is to create a clipping mask. To do this, first, open your design in Photoshop.

From there, open the image you want to use to fill the selection using the Place Embedded command under the File menu.

Resize and move the image on top of your selected area.

Make sure that the image is above the selected area’s layer in the Layers panel. Just click and drag on the layer to move it.

NOTE: Ensure that the size of the image fits just right into the size of the selected area.

From there, right-click on the image layer in the Layers window and select the “Create Clipping Mask” option.

This will place the image inside the selection so that only the selected area is filled.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful when using the “Create Clipping Mask” tool in Photoshop, you may end up with an image that is not properly aligned with the selected area. This can result in an unwanted space between the image and the edge of the selection.

 

2. Fill a selected area with an image pattern.

Another way to fill a selected area is with an image pattern. To do this, first, select the area that you want to fill with the image pattern using the Lasso Tool or the Quick Selection Tool.

From there, click on the “Create new fill or adjustment layer” button in the Layers panel.

Then, select “Pattern” from the options. This will open the Pattern Fill window.

 

Select the pattern that you would like to fill into your selected area from the Pattern Fill window. You can also adjust its Angle and Scale to your preference. Once done, click on the “OK” button to save your changes.

The selected area should now be filled with your image pattern.

And there you have it! Filling a selected area in Photoshop with an image is easy and can be done in various ways. Experiment with each method to see which works best for your needs!

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

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