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yevah31811871
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January 13, 2026
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Some tools work weird, when I make small and straight moves

  • January 13, 2026
  • 4 replies
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Hello! When I do small moves, there're weird effects. How can I solve the problem? Thanks in advance!874240iF73536762AADE267.png874241i5BCDE00C58D18056.png

 

 

Correct answer Anshul_Saini

Hi @yevah31811871,

 

Thanks for sharing the screenshots. I understand how distracting this behavior can be when you’re trying to make precise, small movements.

 

As Ged_Traynor suggested, resetting the affected tools and, if needed, resetting Photoshop preferences is a good first step and often resolves input-related glitches.

 

In addition, please try the following:

• Temporarily turn off GPU acceleration
• Go to Edit > Preferences > Performance
• Disable “Use Graphics Processor”
• Restart Photoshop and check whether the behavior improves

 

• Let us know which specific tools show this issue
• For example: Brush, Eraser, Clone Stamp, Move Tool, Transform, etc.

 

• If possible, record a short screen recording
• Show the small, straight movements that cause the unexpected behavior
• This helps us understand the issue better

 

Also, please copy & paste your System info (Help > System Info).

 

Looking forward to your update.

 

Best regards,
Anshul Saini

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Anshul_Saini
Community Manager
Anshul_SainiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
January 13, 2026

Hi @yevah31811871,

 

Thanks for sharing the screenshots. I understand how distracting this behavior can be when you’re trying to make precise, small movements.

 

As Ged_Traynor suggested, resetting the affected tools and, if needed, resetting Photoshop preferences is a good first step and often resolves input-related glitches.

 

In addition, please try the following:

• Temporarily turn off GPU acceleration
• Go to Edit > Preferences > Performance
• Disable “Use Graphics Processor”
• Restart Photoshop and check whether the behavior improves

 

• Let us know which specific tools show this issue
• For example: Brush, Eraser, Clone Stamp, Move Tool, Transform, etc.

 

• If possible, record a short screen recording
• Show the small, straight movements that cause the unexpected behavior
• This helps us understand the issue better

 

Also, please copy & paste your System info (Help > System Info).

 

Looking forward to your update.

 

Best regards,
Anshul Saini

yevah31811871
Participating Frequently
January 14, 2026

Hello, @Anshul_Saini ! I tried and that worked. Thank you very much!

Ged_Traynor
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 13, 2026

@yevah31811871 try resetting the tools

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If that doesn't help, try manually resetting your Photoshop preferences
https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/photoshop/using/preferences.html#Manually
Remember to back up your settings before doing the preference reset
https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/photoshop/using/preset-migration.html

yevah31811871
Participating Frequently
January 14, 2026

Hello! Thanks a lot! The first version ("Reset All Tools") helped, but a bit. I'll try the other versions of the links.