Gradient

Painting

Gradient

Gradient creates a smooth transition between colors across a chosen distance and direction.

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Original image for the Gradient example — **Gradient example**Choose the endpoint colors, drag in the transition direction, and shorten or lengthen the line to control softness.

Example result of the Gradient tool — **Gradient example**Choose the endpoint colors, drag in the transition direction, and shorten or lengthen the line to control softness.

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What this tool does

Gradient creates a smooth transition between colors across a chosen distance and direction.

Draw, paint, erase, sample color, and build raster artwork directly on image layers.

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How to use it

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Open an image and choose Gradient from the left toolbar.
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Choose the endpoint colors, drag in the transition direction, and shorten or lengthen the line to control softness.
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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

Create skies and abstract backgrounds
Add controlled light falloff
Blend a masked layer smoothly