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Pete291
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Mar 11, 2015 7:26 PM UTC
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P: Square Brush is hard to find

How do I select a square brush for the brush tool in CS6?  Sorry if this is a simple question, but nothing has ever been simple for me in Photoshop.

    Srishti Bali
    Srishti BaliCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    Oct 27, 2026 5:51 PM UTC

    Hi All,

     

    If you're using square brushes to work around tight corners in Photoshop, you might find this step-by-step guide by ​@Amybeth M. ACI G7 helpful:

     

     

    It explains how to locate square brushes under Legacy Brushes, adjust their size and rotation, and use them with layer masks and selections for more precise results around tight corners and straight edges.

    Hope this helps!

    Thanks, Srishti Bali | Community & Engagement Strategist, Digital Imaging | Adobe
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    Srishti Bali
    Community Manager
    Srishti BaliCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    Oct 27, 2026 5:51 PM UTC

    Hi All,

     

    If you're using square brushes to work around tight corners in Photoshop, you might find this step-by-step guide by ​@Amybeth M. ACI G7 helpful:

     

     

    It explains how to locate square brushes under Legacy Brushes, adjust their size and rotation, and use them with layer masks and selections for more precise results around tight corners and straight edges.

    Hope this helps!

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    Thanks, Srishti Bali | Community & Engagement Strategist, Digital Imaging | Adobe
    dv8Photography
    dv8Photography
    Participant
    Jan 4, 2019 8:44 AM UTC

    CC 2019 removed all the square brushes... so.. Much shorter brush menu.

    I still need a square brush.

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    War Unicorn
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    War UnicornCommunity Expert
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    Jan 4, 2019 3:10 PM UTC

    See my post above (or link below); nothing's changed since then.

    Re: How do I select a square brush for the brush tool in CS6? Sorry if this is a simple question, but nothing has ever …

    The square brushes should be in the "Legacy Brushes" folder once you add it.

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
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    Mar 11, 2015 7:42 PM UTC

    I don't believe there is a square brush among the sets that ship with Photoshop, but there are plenty to download, and it is super easy to make one.

    Just drag with the rectangular Marquee tool, fill with black on a new layer, and go Edit > Define brush preset

    Browsing Photoshop Brushes on DeviantArt

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      Pete291Author
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      Mar 11, 2015 7:52 PM UTC

      I found it and added the steps in my Photoshop Notes:

      Selecting a square brush:  Choose brush tool, click the down arrow in the number box upper left corner of the screen, click on the gear symbol upper right of little box, select your brush style

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      Trevor.Dennis
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      Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
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      Mar 11, 2015 7:59 PM UTC

      OK, glad you found them.  Unfortunately I can't tell what the included brush sets are because I have close to a 100 sets in my drop down list, and that is after ruthlessly culling out sets I think I'll never use.  Which is why we see a lot of people asking for better brush management.

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