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Apr 7, 2025 9:08 PM UTC
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Path Stroke Uses Wrong Brush

When using the pen tool to stroke a path, it always converts to the wrong brush. (1080 custom brush)

I'm trying to use a solid round brush, but it always converts back to the 1080 brush. 

MassC
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Legend
Apr 7, 2025 10:14 PM UTC

Hey @FliCityChris, 


Can you share what version of Photoshop you're using? I'm unable to reproduce this issue—when I stroke a path, the same brush is used each time. A screenshot or screen recording would be helpful so we can better understand what you're seeing. In the meantime, try manually setting the brush before stroking the path: select the Brush Tool (B), choose your desired brush (like Hard Round), then switch to the Pen Tool. Right-click the path and choose Stroke Path > Brush.

 

^CM

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Mub-codya
Participant
Mar 7, 2026 2:00 PM UTC

Got the same issue and solved it. in my case, I was using Mixer Brush Tool instead of Brush Tool by mistake.

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Claire H.
Community Manager
Community Manager
Mar 17, 2026 8:25 PM UTC

​@Mub-codya Glad to hear you were able to figure out the issue! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions. Happy editing! ^CH 

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MassC
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Legend
Apr 7, 2025 10:14 PM UTC

Hey @FliCityChris, 


Can you share what version of Photoshop you're using? I'm unable to reproduce this issue—when I stroke a path, the same brush is used each time. A screenshot or screen recording would be helpful so we can better understand what you're seeing. In the meantime, try manually setting the brush before stroking the path: select the Brush Tool (B), choose your desired brush (like Hard Round), then switch to the Pen Tool. Right-click the path and choose Stroke Path > Brush.

 

^CM

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Participant
Apr 7, 2025 11:51 PM UTC

Thanks for the reponse. I realized that when I clicked the brushes under the top row, it worked. 

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