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How Do I Turn on Pressure Sensitivity in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 3:37 pm

Photoshop is a widely used program for crafting layouts, graphics, logos, and photos. Many people don’t know that Photoshop has a pressure sensitivity feature that can be used to create different effects with the brush tool. Here’s how to turn on pressure sensitivity in Photoshop:

1. Open Photoshop and go to the Edit menu. 2. Select Preferences and then choose Input Devices. 3.

In the Pressure Sensitivity section, check the Use Windows Ink box. 4. Click OK. 5. Now, when you use the brush tool, you’ll see that the line thickness and opacity will change based on how hard you press down on the tablet or stylus.

If you’re not using a tablet or stylus, you can still use pressure sensitivity by changing the pressure settings in the brush options menu.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Photoshop, please do not attempt to turn on pressure sensitivity. This could result in unwanted changes to your image.

Conclusion

So there you have it! Now you know how to turn on pressure sensitivity in Photoshop.

Whether you’re using a tablet or stylus, or just your mouse, you can create different effects with the brush tool by changing the pressure settings. Give it a try and see what you can create!

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.