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How Do I Enable Brush Preview in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 11:56 pm

When you are working in Photoshop, there are a few different ways that you can view your brushstrokes. One way is to use the Brush Preview option. This will allow you to see a live preview of your brushstrokes as you are making them. To enable Brush Preview, go to the Edit menu and select Preferences.

In the Preferences dialog box, go to the Performance tab and check the box next to Use Graphics Processor. Once you have done this, restart Photoshop and open your image. Now, when you make a brushstroke, you will see a live preview of it.

Another way to view your brushstrokes is to use the Brush Strokes panel. To open this panel, go to the Window menu and select Brush Strokes.

In the Brush Strokes panel, you will see a live preview of your brushstrokes as you are making them. You can also change the size and shape of your brushstrokes by clicking on the buttons in the panel.

PRO TIP: If you are not comfortable with using Photoshop’s default brushes, you may want to consider enabling brush preview. This will allow you to see a live preview of the brush as you are painting. However, keep in mind that this feature can slow down your computer and may cause Photoshop to crash.

If you want to see a static preview of your brushstrokes, you can use the Brush Tool Options bar. To open this bar, go to the Window menu and select Tool Options.

In the Brush Tool Options bar, you will see an icon that looks like a paintbrush. Click on this icon and then click on the button that says ShowBrushPreview. Now, when you make a brushstroke, you will see a static preview of it in the image window.

No matter which method you use to view your brushstrokes, you can always adjust the size and shape of your brush by using the options in the Tool Options bar or in the Brush Strokes panel.

To enable Brush Preview in Photoshop, go to Edit > Preferences > Performance > Use Graphics Processor. Once enabled, restart Photoshop and open an image. When making brushstrokes, there will be a live preview.

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