Paths are the basic building blocks of any image in Photoshop. By definition, a path is a line with a start point and an end point, but it can be much more than that.
A path can be open or closed, straight or curved, and it can be used to create any shape imaginable. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to create and work with paths in Photoshop.
To create a new path, select the Pen tool from the Tools palette. Then click and drag in the image to create your path.
To close the path, click on the first point you created. To add anchor points to an existing path, click on the Add Anchor Point tool and click on the path where you want to add a point. To delete anchor points, select the Delete Anchor Point tool and click on the point you want to delete.
Once you have your path, you can do a number of things with it. To stroke the path with a color or brush, select the path in the Paths palette and choose Edit > Stroke Path.
You can also fill the path with a color by selecting it in the Paths palette and choosing Edit > Fill Path. Or you can turn the path into a selection by pressing Command+Enter (PC: Control+Enter).
Paths are an essential part of Photoshop and understanding how to create and work with them is crucial to becoming a skilled user of the software. With a little practice, you’ll be creating complex shapes and selections in no time.
The most important thing to remember when working with paths is that they are just lines with a start point and an end point. By understanding how to create and work with paths, you’ll be able to create any shape imaginable in Photoshop.
