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How to Use the Photoshop Clone Stamp Tool

By Eric Miller, About.com

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Paint Over Your Image

Adobe Photoshop clone stamp tool

The clone stamp is being used to here to paint over the trees with clouds.

It's now time to retouch your image. Click and drag over the area you want to replace or correct and you will see the area you selected in step 4 start to "cover" your photo. Play around with different brush settings and try replacing different areas of your photo until you get the hang of it.

NOTE: Remember this tool can also be useful for fixing images other than photographs. You may want to quickly copy an area of an illustration or fix up a background graphic for a website.

Index: How to Use the Photoshop Clone Stamp Tool

  1. Open a Photo
  2. Choose the Clone Stamp Tool
  3. Choose Brush Options
  4. Select an Area to Copy From
  5. Paint Over Your Image

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