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lucyf60982630
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April 26, 2016
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Clone Stamp Tool not working in Photoshop cs6

  • April 26, 2016
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My clone stamp tool is not working. When I try covering the area I don't want, it doesn't cover that area. I have tried resetting everything and tried everything else. What do I do? I have Photoshop CS6. I use a Mac. Thank you!

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Karen_l__murtha
Karen_l__murtha
Participant
March 2, 2020

hi 

I just read this when I had the same problem with the clone stamp tool.  In the properties bar at the top, which relates to the tool being used, be sure the Mode is set to Normal.

 

    melaniei97525384
    melaniei97525384
    Participant
    August 27, 2020

    Thank you SO much! I tried all other fixes, and none worked. This was it, changing the mode. I have no idea how it got changed to where it was, but I've changed it to mode and I'm back in business. 

    Karen_l__murtha
    Karen_l__murtha
    Participant
    August 28, 2020

    Terrific!   

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    durayen09252018
    Participant
    November 22, 2018

    had the same issue and fixed it by restoring preferences. see reference: Preferences in Photoshop  Thanks! hope this helps

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    leem53750587
    Participant
    September 20, 2017

    after much pain I discovered the fix to this.

    Just under the 'traffic light' in the top left of the window is a tool preset selector

    If you right click on that and then select "reset tool" it resolves the issue.

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    BonMot09
    Participant
    April 19, 2018

    You guys have obviously "dismantled" the clone stamp tool ! PLEASE FIX!

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    Chetna Srivastava
    Participating Frequently
    April 26, 2016

    Hi lucyf,

    Did you pick the clone source with which you want to paint over the area not required? 

    Would suggest you to make sure you have the correct layer selected.

    And reset clone stamp tool: http://blogs.adobe.com/crawlspace/2012/07/photoshop-basic-troubleshooting-steps-to-fix-most-issues.html#tool 

    If that does not help, could you please explain the issue further with the help of screenshot?

    Regards

    Chetna

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      lucyf60982630Author
      Participant
      April 26, 2016

      Hi. Yes I did pick up the clone source and I have the correct layer. I reset the clone tool and all the other tools. I have the layer set to Current Layer. I don't know how to screen shot my problem. That is my only problem. Once I pick up the source, it doesn't paste over the area I want to cover.

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      racecardriversr
      Inspiring
      April 26, 2016

      Hi

      You mentioned that you reset everything, so I will go with the assumption that you have reset the Photoshop Preferences File. (If not, here's a link with great instructions: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

      Makes sure nothing is selected. No hidden Marching Ants

      Is the Clone stamp Tool set for Aligned? Sample all Layers?

      Is there a layer above the layer you are attempting to clone to, that may be hiding your cloning?

      Sorry, I cannot provide a concrete solution without seeing your layers but hopefully my questions will help you reach a solution.

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