Smudge

Precision Retouching

Smudge

Smudge pushes and blends existing pixels along the direction of the stroke.

Try it in the editorshortcutU

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Original image for the Smudge example — **Smudge example**Use low strength, drag along the natural texture direction, and build the effect with short controlled strokes.

Example result of the Smudge tool — **Smudge example**Use low strength, drag along the natural texture direction, and build the effect with short controlled strokes.

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What this tool does

Smudge pushes and blends existing pixels along the direction of the stroke.

Remove distractions, repair details, reshape tone, and polish portraits non-destructively.

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How to use it

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Open an image and choose Smudge from the left toolbar.
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Use low strength, drag along the natural texture direction, and build the effect with short controlled strokes.
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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

Blend paint and soften tiny transitions
Pull color into stylized shapes
Smooth a hard retouching seam