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Healing brush
Healing Brush replaces a flaw with nearby texture while blending the new pixels into local color and light.
Remove temporary skin blemishes7 TOOLS · CATEGORY
Precision Retouching
Remove distractions, repair details, reshape tone, and polish portraits non-destructively.
COMPARE CAPABILITIES
Choose the right tool
Each card opens a focused guide with the purpose, exact workflow, example outcomes, and a practical tip.
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Patch
Patch repairs a larger selected area by blending it with texture from another region.
Remove larger objects or marksShift+K
Clone Stamp
Clone Stamp copies pixels exactly from a chosen source to a new location.
Duplicate a texture or objectU
Smudge
Smudge pushes and blends existing pixels along the direction of the stroke.
Blend paint and soften tiny transitions—
Dodge
Dodge selectively lightens painted areas to shape highlights and local exposure.
Brighten eyes and facial highlights—
Burn
Burn selectively darkens painted areas to deepen shadows and guide attention.
Add depth to folds and contours—
Red Eye
Red Eye neutralizes the red flash reflection inside a pupil while preserving catchlights.
Correct direct-flash portraitsRECOMMENDED WORKFLOW
How to use Precision Retouching tools
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Define the exact area or result you need, then choose the closest tool from the comparison below.
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Work on a separate layer or through a mask when possible so the original image remains intact.
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Check edges and detail at 100% zoom, then undo or refine any change that feels too strong.
Put a tool to work
Open the editor, load an image, and apply the selected guide in practice.