Why can't I use the paintbrush tool?

[_Mimi_Klotz_]

I'm trying to paint on an image and when I mouse over where I want to paint I get the "prohibited" symbol and can't paint. I opened other .jpgs and was able to paint with no problem. Is there a type of file that you can't use the paintbrush tool on? Please help!

[Monika Gause]

WHat's in your file?

What do you want to do?

What have you tried?

What exactly does not work?

We can't read your mind or see what you see unfortunately.

[DebErney]

I'm having the same problem.  Can't use a brush.  All I want to do is import a PNG for refining edges and clearing up iPad paintings.  It seems that many are having this problem.  It also seems there should be a fix that WE ALL can understand and use.

[Monika Gause]

DebErney schrieb:

I'm having the same problem.  Can't use a brush.  All I want to do is import a PNG for refining edges and clearing up iPad paintings.  It seems that many are having this problem.  It also seems there should be a fix that WE ALL can understand and use.

So you opened a PNG and then want to paint on it?

There is no fix necessary. You just did it wrong.

Create a new file.

Then place your PNG

Then use the brush tool.

[gretchen77]

Why I can't use the brush tool?? My layer is locked how do I unlock it??? I am using Ps CC (2015)

[Monika Gause]

WHITEDIAMOND schrieb:

Why I can't use the brush tool?? My layer is locked how do I unlock it??? I am using Ps CC (2015)

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