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Object Select
Object Select identifies a visually distinct connected object with one click.
Separate a subject from its background9 TOOLS · CATEGORY
Selections and Masks
Isolate objects, colors, and precise areas before editing only the pixels you need.
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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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Rectangle Selection
Rectangle Selection creates a precise axis-aligned selection for geometric areas.
Copy a rectangular part of an imageJ
Ellipse Selection
Ellipse Selection isolates circular and oval regions with a smooth boundary.
Select faces, wheels, badges, or planetsW
Lasso
Lasso creates a freehand selection that follows an irregular outline.
Quickly isolate irregular objectsP
Polygonal lasso
Polygonal Lasso builds a selection from straight segments placed point by point.
Select architecture and packagingW
Magic wand
Magic Wand selects neighboring pixels whose colors fall within a chosen tolerance.
Remove flat or studio backgroundsS
Similar Colors
Similar Colors finds matching hues across the entire layer, even when regions are disconnected.
Change one brand color everywhereShift+W
Selection brush
Selection Brush paints the selected area directly, making edge corrections intuitive.
Refine hair, foliage, and irregular edgesQ
Mask brush
Mask Brush hides or reveals layer content without permanently erasing pixels.
Blend two images seamlesslyRECOMMENDED WORKFLOW
How to use Selections and Masks 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.