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How Do You Use the Healing Brush in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 1:09 pm

The Healing Brush is one of the most versatile tools in Photoshop. It can be used to fix a wide variety of problems, from small blemishes to large areas of damage. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of this powerful tool.

First, make sure you have the right brush selected. The Healing Brush looks like a band-aid in the Photoshop toolbar. Once you have the right brush selected, you can start fixing your image.

If you’re fixing a small blemish, simply click on the area with the Healing Brush and Photoshop will automatically find similar pixels nearby to use for healing. For larger areas, you’ll want to use a sample source.

PRO TIP: The Healing Brush tool in Photoshop can be used to fix small imperfections in images. However, if used incorrectly, it can also cause major damage to an image. Use the Healing Brush with caution, and be sure to read all instructions carefully before using it.

To do this, hold down the Alt key (Windows) or Option key (Mac) and click on a good area of your image. Then release the key and click on the damaged area. Photoshop will use the pixels from your sample source to heal the damaged area.

You can also use the Healing Brush to remove objects from your images. Simply select the object with the lasso tool and then click on it with the Healing Brush. Photoshop will automatically find similar pixels around the object and use them to fill in the gaps.

The Healing Brush is an incredibly versatile tool that can be used to fix a wide variety of problems in Photoshop. With a little practice, you’ll be able to use it to fix blemishes, remove objects, and even repair large areas of damage.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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