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TFAD1
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December 16, 2017
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Clone Stamp Tool Brush Options

  • December 16, 2017
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In previous versions of Photoshop I have been able to use any brush type with the Clone Stamp Tool.

In Photoshop CC 2018 the only brush option seems to be a round brush with variables of size and softness.  When I try and select another brush it takes me to another tool (eg the standard brush tool for painting)

Is there a way to use any brush type with the Clone Stamp Tool?

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      Correct answer davescm

      Hi

      Yes you can. However some brushes are saved with an associated tool settings so when selected they switch to that tool. You can see which ones by turning on "Show Additional Preset Info" in the brushes panel. The tool is then shown at the top right of the brush.

      To save a copy of a brush without the tool preset then with the brush selected, choose New Brush Preset, from the menu above, and in the dialogue uncheck "Include Tool Settings"

      You will now have the same brush available to use with any tool

      Dave

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      cparisenti
      Participant
      May 30, 2024

      I had the same question. It's ridicolous how they made something that was simle - and good, into somethig so complicated. 

      davescm
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      davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      December 16, 2017

      Hi

      Yes you can. However some brushes are saved with an associated tool settings so when selected they switch to that tool. You can see which ones by turning on "Show Additional Preset Info" in the brushes panel. The tool is then shown at the top right of the brush.

      To save a copy of a brush without the tool preset then with the brush selected, choose New Brush Preset, from the menu above, and in the dialogue uncheck "Include Tool Settings"

      You will now have the same brush available to use with any tool

      Dave

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        CMcDowall
        Inspiring
        February 8, 2022

        That is too much work. I did learn from Dave about the tool preset, but the fastest work around is simply to go further down the list into the Legacy brushes, which don't appear to have associated presets.

         

        This is another small example of Adobe fixing something that was not broken.

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