The Patch Tool retouches image using sampled pixels or pattern*.
It works as a combination of the Healing Brush
with
the Lasso
Tool:
There are 2 methods to retouch using sampled pixels.
Method 1:
- In the Toolbox, select the Patch
Tool. - Drag in (select) a damaged area with the Patch
Tool**
(exactly like with Lasso
Tool) - On the Options bar, choose the Source mode.
- Drag the selection (cursor inside the selection) onto a repair-source area (movie).
Method 2:
- Drag in a repair-source area with the Patch
Tool*. - On the Options bar, choose the Destination mode.
- Drag the selection (cursor inside of selection) onto a damaged area (movie).
To retouch with a pattern, use Method 3:
- Drag in a damaged area with the Patch
Tool*. - In the Pattern picker, choose a pattern (movie).
- Click the Use Pattern button on the Options bar.
** You can also create and edit a selection (beforehand) with any selecting tool and then choose the Patch

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