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Remove small blemishes and flaws with precision.
Use the Spot Healing Brush tool in Adobe Photoshop to hide imperfections or remove blemishes quickly and accurately. From retouching portraits to enhancing product photos, this tool delivers fast and seamless correction every time.
Make your picture perfect.
Use the Spot Healing Brush tool to remove unwanted spots, marks or small objects in your image. The brush automatically selects pixels from one part of your image to replace unwanted ones, ensuring a seamless blend.
Choose the tool for the job.
Photoshop offers several tools for retouching. The Spot Healing Brush tool is ideal for effortlessly removing blemishes and small flaws from photos.
Use the Clone Stamp tool for seamless duplication and for blending imperfections with more precision, try the Healing Brush tool.
Adjust your brush.
To get the best results using the Spot Healing Brush tool, make sure your brush is slightly larger than the spot you want to remove so that Adobe Photoshop can copy part of the image around the spot to fill it in. You can set the brush size and hardness in the Options bar. A harder brush will remove blemishes and spots without blurring the edges.
Remove a blemish or object.
To remove an object or blemish using the Spot Healing Brush tool, click or drag over the area you want to correct.
- For small flaws like dust flecks, a single click is often enough.
- For larger spots, gently brush over the area to blend it with surrounding pixels.
How to remove blemishes from photo in Adobe Photoshop.
Learn how to use the Spot Healing Brush tool in Photoshop to retouch your photos with this simple step-by-step guide:
- Zoom in for better accuracy
Select the Zoom tool and click the image to better view the area you want to work on. A tighter view helps you retouch with precision and avoid over-editing. - Select the Spot Healing Brush tool
Choose the Spot Healing Brush tool from the toolbar or press J (shortcut key). Adjust the brush size and hardness to match the spot or blemish you're removing. - Configure brush settings
In the Options bar, set the type to Content-Aware for intelligent blending. Enable Sample All Layers if you’re working non-destructively with multiple layers. - Brush to remove
Click or drag over a problem area to remove blemishes or objects. The tool samples surrounding pixels to replace the blemish, ensuring a natural blend with skin or background.
How to remove spots on skin with blemish remover.
The process of removing blemishes from photos is the same whether you’re clearing an acne scar or dark spots on the skin. Without the right tools, edits can look unnatural, but the Spot Healing Brush seamlessly blends imperfections, making blemishes and dark spots disappear while keeping a natural skin texture.
How to remove blemishes from photo and even out skin tone:
Step 1. Zoom in for precision.
Select the Zoom Tool or press Z, then click on the area of the photo you want to enhance. A closer view helps you target acne scars or blemishes more accurately, reducing the risk of over-editing surrounding skin.
Step 2. Choose the Spot Healing Brush.
Choose the Spot Healing Brush tool from the toolbar or press J. Adjust the brush size slightly larger than the blemish and set hardness to medium or low for smoother blending with the surrounding skin texture.
Step 3. Set the right options.
In the Options bar at the top, set the brush type to Content-Aware to allow Photoshop to intelligently blend the retouched area. Tick Sample All Layers if you’re working on a separate retouch layer, as this keeps your edits non-destructive.
Step 4. Apply gentle strokes.
Click once for isolated blemishes like pimples or moles. For larger or textured areas, lightly paint over the spot using short, controlled strokes. The Spot Healing Brush tool samples surrounding pixels to maintain a natural skin tone and texture.
What can a spot and blemish remover be used for?
Wondering what the Spot Healing Brush tool is used for? Here are some common ways to edit and enhance your photos using this tool:
Common mistakes to avoid when using the Spot Healing Brush tool
The Spot Healing Brush Tool is powerful, but using it incorrectly can lead to unrealistic results or uneven edits. Here are some common mistakes to watch out for and how to fix them:
- Using the wrong brush size
Mistake: Using a brush that is too large or too small for the blemish.
Fix: Set the brush size slightly larger than the spot you want to remove. This gives Photoshop enough context to blend the area naturally. - Not zooming in enough
Mistake: Retouching from a zoomed-out view leads to imprecise edits and missed blemishes.
Fix: Zoom in to 100% or more when removing small imperfections to get a better view and greater control. - Skipping Content-Aware mode
Mistake: Using the default setting instead of switching to Content-Aware.
Fix: In the Options bar, choose Content-Aware for the most seamless blending, especially on complex backgrounds or skin textures. - Not working non-destructively
Mistake: Applying edits directly on the original image layer.
Fix: Create a new layer and enable Sample All Layers. This allows for easier corrections later and protects the original image. - Not working non-destructively
Mistake: Clicking too many times on the same spot can create blurry or smudged patches.
Fix: Try undoing and adjusting brush size or hardness instead of repeating strokes.
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The Spot Healing Brush tool has three modes:
- Proximity Match: Uses the pixels around the edge of the selection to fill in the area.
- Create Texture: Uses the surrounding pixels to create a texture for the selection.
Content-Aware: Analyses the content around the selection to blend the area seamlessly.
