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MarieMeyer
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June 11, 2019
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How do I apply a filter to only part of an image?

  • June 11, 2019
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I want to apply the minimum filter to part of an image. How do I do this?

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    Correct answer Simmer1

    I would use a Layer mask to select the are of the image you want to filtered.

    How to edit part of an image with a layer mask - Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - YouTube

    Cheers,

    Sim

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    Trevor.Dennis
    Community Expert
    Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 12, 2019

    You can use any of the selection tools to select the image area you want.  Then apply thew filter

    Or you can copy the selected area to a new area, and use the filter on that.

    But making the layer a Smart object is an OK approach.  It does restrict flexability though.

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      MarieMeyerAuthor
      Inspiring
      June 12, 2019

      "But making the layer a Smart object is an OK approach.  It does restrict flexability though."

      How would making the layer a Smart object enable me to apply the filter to only part of the image?

      joanH
      joanH
      Inspiring
      June 12, 2019

      MarieMeyer, If you follow the first instructions you will see that the copy and pasting of part of your picture you want to apply the filter to, will be isolated on that layer. Smart or not does not matter. Just go to the filter you want and apply to the selection/layer. Then join layers and see what you have. Try it a few times and you will actually enjoy it. Best regards, JH

      Simmer1
      Community Expert
      Simmer1Community ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      June 11, 2019

      I would use a Layer mask to select the are of the image you want to filtered.

      How to edit part of an image with a layer mask - Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - YouTube

      Cheers,

      Sim

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        MarieMeyerAuthor
        Inspiring
        June 12, 2019

        Thanks for the link to the tutorial. However, the thing I want to apply, the minimum filter, is not one of the options available from the "create new fill or adjustment layer" button.

        Trevor.Dennis
        Community Expert
        Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 12, 2019

        MarieMeyer  wrote

        However, the thing I want to apply, the minimum filter, is not one of the options available from the "create new fill or adjustment layer" button.

        Do you know about the new(ish) search feature?  It can be a godsend when hunting down seldom used features.  When I got to the stage you see below, I clicked on Minimum and it opened the relevant panel.   It's one of my favourite tools from recent new versions.

          Sahil.Chawla
          Adobe Employee
          Sahil.Chawla
          Adobe Employee
          June 11, 2019

          Hi Marie,

          As you want to apply filters to only on a part of an image. You should use the Smart Filters and use Masking to erase the unwanted part of the filters.

          Please check this article to know more: Apply Smart Filters in Photoshop

          You can check this video to see how it works: The Amazing Possibilities of Smart Filters in Photoshop - YouTube

          Regards,
          Sahil

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            MarieMeyerAuthor
            Inspiring
            June 11, 2019

            Can you explain how to use masking? I thought it would be simply a matter of painting black, but when I try that I get a message saying that PS needs to rasterize, which seems to be defeating the purpose.

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