Bloat

Transform and Warp

Bloat

Bloat expands pixels outward from the brush center, enlarging a local area.

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Original image for the Bloat example — **Bloat example**Center the brush over the feature, use low strength, and apply brief clicks while comparing symmetry.

Example result of the Bloat tool — **Bloat example**Center the brush over the feature, use low strength, and apply brief clicks while comparing symmetry.

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What this tool does

Bloat expands pixels outward from the brush center, enlarging a local area.

Scale, rotate, change perspective, and reshape pixels with precise or fluid controls.

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How to use it

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Open an image and choose Bloat from the left toolbar.
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Center the brush over the feature, use low strength, and apply brief clicks while comparing symmetry.
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Review the result at 100% zoom. If the change is too strong, undo it and repeat with a lower intensity.

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What you can make

Enlarge round design elements
Emphasize stylized features
Create swelling distortion effects