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Photoshop Adjustment Brush Tool

Eight Essential Ways to Master It
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Local Retouching. Paint edits directly onto specific areas instead of the whole image. Perfect for targeted brightening, darkening, or color shifts.

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Found in Camera RAW. Lives inside the Camera RAW filter for precise, localized adjustments. Blends seamlessly with global exposure and tone edits.

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Multi-Attribute Control. Combine exposure, contrast, saturation, and clarity in one stroke. Build a custom effect and paint it exactly where needed.

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Adjustable Brush Settings. Fine-tune size, feather, flow, and density for smooth results. Achieve soft, natural transitions between edited areas.

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Auto Mask Feature. Snap edits to natural edges so color stays within the lines. Reduces spillover onto backgrounds or unwanted areas.

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Portrait Enhancement. Brighten eyes, smooth skin, or add subtle contouring with ease. A favorite tool for natural-looking portrait retouching.

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Multiple Pin Control. Add several adjustment pins to edit different areas independently. Toggle, edit, or delete each one at any time.

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Non-Destructive Workflow. Adjustments remain fully editable without altering the original pixels. Revisit and refine the look at any later stage.