Photoshop Tools Reviewer
Introduction
This reviewer provides an overview of essential Photoshop tools, their functions, and
common usage tips. It is designed to help learners understand and remember the purpose
of each tool for effective image editing.
Photoshop Tools Overview
Move Tool
Description: Moves selected areas or layers.
Usage Tip: Use to reposition elements within your canvas.
Lasso Tool
Description: Draws freehand selections.
Usage Tip: Ideal for selecting irregular shapes.
Polygonal Lasso Tool
Description: Draws straight-edged selections.
Usage Tip: Useful for selecting geometric shapes.
Magnetic Lasso Tool
Description: Snaps to edges with high contrast.
Usage Tip: Best for selecting objects with defined edges.
Magic Wand Tool
Description: Selects areas based on color similarity.
Usage Tip: Quickly select backgrounds or solid color areas.
Quick Selection Tool
Description: Selects areas based on edges.
Usage Tip: Drag over areas to expand selection.
Crop Tool
Description: Cuts out a portion of the image.
Usage Tip: Use to remove unwanted parts and adjust composition.
Brush Tool
Description: Paints color on an image.
Usage Tip: Customize brush size and hardness for different effects.
Eraser Tool
Description: Erases parts of an image.
Usage Tip: Works like a brush to remove pixels.
Gradient Tool
Description: Creates a gradual blend between colors.
Usage Tip: Use for backgrounds or color transitions.
Clone Stamp Tool
Description: Copies pixels from one area to another.
Usage Tip: Great for removing blemishes or duplicating textures.
Healing Brush Tool
Description: Removes imperfections by blending surrounding pixels.
Usage Tip: Use for skin retouching.
Spot Healing Brush Tool
Description: Automatically corrects small blemishes.
Usage Tip: Click on spots to fix them instantly.
Red Eye Tool
Description: Removes red-eye effect in photos.
Usage Tip: Click on affected eyes to correct.
Dodge Tool
Description: Lightens areas of an image.
Usage Tip: Use to highlight features.
Burn Tool
Description: Darkens areas of an image.
Usage Tip: Use to add depth or shadows.
Smudge Tool
Description: Smears pixels like wet paint.
Usage Tip: Use for blending or artistic effects.
Blur Tool
Description: Softens edges and reduces detail.
Usage Tip: Use to create depth or focus.
Sharpen Tool
Description: Enhances edge contrast.
Usage Tip: Use sparingly to avoid noise.
Type Tool
Description: Adds text to an image.
Usage Tip: Click and type to insert text.
Pen Tool
Description: Creates paths and curves.
Usage Tip: Use for precise selections and vector shapes.
Shape Tool
Description: Draws vector shapes.
Usage Tip: Choose from rectangle, ellipse, polygon, etc.
Path Selection Tool
Description: Selects and moves paths.
Usage Tip: Use to adjust vector paths.
Eyedropper Tool
Description: Samples color from an image.
Usage Tip: Click to set foreground color.
Zoom Tool
Description: Zooms in and out of the canvas.
Usage Tip: Click or drag to adjust view.
Hand Tool
Description: Pans around the canvas.
Usage Tip: Use to navigate when zoomed in.
Rotate View Tool
Description: Rotates the canvas view.
Usage Tip: Helpful for drawing at different angles.
Mixer Brush Tool
Description: Paints with realistic brush strokes.
Usage Tip: Simulates wet paint blending.
Rectangular Marquee Tool
Description: Selects rectangular areas.
Usage Tip: Use for cropping or masking.
Elliptical Marquee Tool
Description: Selects elliptical areas.
Usage Tip: Use for circular selections.
