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P: Polygonal lasso for iPad/mobile

Community Beginner ,
Sep 01, 2021 Sep 01, 2021

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Please add a polygonal lasso tool for PS on iPad. Or implement a lasso tool as Adobe Fresco has. Right now it is pretty challenging to make straight selections with available tools. So I find myself using Fresco instead of Photoshop whenever I can.

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 05, 2019 Nov 05, 2019

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I have been testing out the iPad version of Photoshop and getting framiliar it's interface and commands but I can't seem to find the polygonal lasso tool. Surely they didn't leave out such a simple and constantly used tool. What am I missing?

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 05, 2019 Nov 05, 2019

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I don't have it in front of me but if I remember correctly it should be on the left bar (with all the tools) as one of the drop-down options. Hold down the "Marquee" tool and a few options should appear. I believe it was Rectangle, lasso, and ellipse. I can take a screenshot tomorrow morning if you don't find it by then. 

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Adobe Employee ,
Nov 06, 2019 Nov 06, 2019

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Hi there,

 

Please refer the following article to check all the available tools for selection in Photoshop on the iPad: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/select-mask-on-ipad.html#Makeselections

 

Lasso tool and quick selection tools are there in the list. 

 

Thanks.

Mohit

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 06, 2019 Nov 06, 2019

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Lasso ToolLasso ToolHere you go, my bud! Hopefully that's what you were looking for. Cheers!

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New Here ,
Nov 06, 2019 Nov 06, 2019

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Hello and thanks for your response. I see the lasso tool but I am specifically looking for the Polygonal lasso tool which is different than the regular lasso tool and is used to select objects with straight but irregular length sides. It is one of my most used tools on the desktop version but I don't see it anywhere in the ipad version. 

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New Here ,
Nov 06, 2019 Nov 06, 2019

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Hello and thanks for responding. I see the lasso tool but I am specifically looking for the Polygonal lasso tool which is different than the regular lasso tool and is used to select objects with straight but irregular length sides. It is one of my most used tools on the desktop version but I don't see it anywhere in the ipad version. 

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Engaged ,
Nov 06, 2019 Nov 06, 2019

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  • Could it be that you and I are the only people who know what the polygonal lasso tool is!?

    Surely they didn't leave out such a simple and constantly used tool.
  • Yes, they did. Coming soon, likely. And stop calling me Shirley!

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 06, 2019 Nov 06, 2019

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When you're right, your right! That's on me, I read this late last night and omitted the "polygonal" part. I don't see it there either. There are quite a few tools missing right now. I got my hands on this at Adobe MAX and had a chance to talk to the devs. They're very open to feedback so I'd drop them a note in the "tell us what you think". 

We can transition to the desktop when we need those other tools but it would be nice to have that natively. 

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Explorer ,
Nov 10, 2019 Nov 10, 2019

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Few tools missing?

I hope you're joking here...

 

Almost everything that makes Photoshop great on desktop is missing on iPad version...

Check this comparison between Affinity Photo and Photoshop, both on iPad:

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Community Beginner ,
Mar 25, 2020 Mar 25, 2020

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That was the first tool I looked for!! This is crazy!! Your query was posted Nov 6th 2019 & it is now March 25th 2020 & still no Polygonal Lasso? So Photoshop on iPad is useless as far as i'm concerned. The rep answering "Pattie-F" is playing dumb!! & whoever is in charge of features is too!

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New Here ,
Feb 11, 2021 Feb 11, 2021

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I bought my iPad Pro to use photoshop and illustrator. All I use in photoshop is the polygon lasso tool and it is missing on the iPad. Please add this soon. My iPad is a paperweight until then.

 

 

{Thread title edited by moderator}

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New Here ,
Apr 20, 2021 Apr 20, 2021

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Where is the Polygonal lasso selection tool on the ipad version, as I need to make a straight line selection?

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Community Expert ,
May 01, 2021 May 01, 2021

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It's not there. The only selection tools are these:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/select-mask-on-ipad.html

Feature requests can be made using the gear in the upper right.

 

~ Jane

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New Here ,
Sep 19, 2021 Sep 19, 2021

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As of September 19 2021, polygonal lasso is still missing from photoshop iOs

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New Here ,
Dec 22, 2021 Dec 22, 2021

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As of December 22 2021, polygonal lasso is still missing from photoshop iOS

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Community Expert ,
Dec 22, 2021 Dec 22, 2021

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@pinckney777 said:

"As of December 22 2021, polygonal lasso is still missing from photoshop iOS"

 

In addition, as of December 22, 2021 there are only 3 Upvotes (including one from me.) 

 

To all who want this feature, please click Upvote at the top right. Thanks!

 

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EDIT: things have changed. The upvoting is now on the top left of the page.

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Jane

 

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New Here ,
Feb 13, 2022 Feb 13, 2022

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As of  February 14 2022, I still can't have polygonal lasso on my iPad Pro.

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New Here ,
Mar 15, 2023 Mar 15, 2023

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Yes Please! Or the Pen Tool/make selection would do for the same result. 

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New Here ,
Jun 16, 2023 Jun 16, 2023

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June 2023.

This tool is super necessary. It should be added soon.

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New Here ,
Nov 18, 2023 Nov 18, 2023

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Just bought my iPad two weeks ago and I'm completely shocked that the iPad version is lacking this feature. It's absolutely necessary for anyone! It's unbelievable that we'are in November 2023 and it's still missing. 

C'mon, we pay a very expensive monthly subscription 🥲

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New Here ,
Nov 19, 2023 Nov 19, 2023

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I literally just bought my Ipad yesterday, intalled photohsop and searched for the polygonal lasso tool. I thought I was going crazy until I googled this thread. I see I'm not the only one who is upset about the polygonal lasso being misssing

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Community Beginner ,
Jan 25, 2024 Jan 25, 2024

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Adding my voice to users who would really like to see the polygonal lasso tool added to the ipad Photoshop app.

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New Here ,
May 24, 2024 May 24, 2024

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Has this been remedied yet? I'd love to use polygonal marquee on iPad as well. It's a distinctive look for drawing that I can't duplicate (user error?). Just sayin' 

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New Here ,
May 24, 2024 May 24, 2024

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I just realized Illustrator for iPad has the pen feature, which mimics the poly-marq -- so I can use that for some illustrations and move into photoshop? I haven't tested that leg, might not be necessary. cheers! 

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New Here ,
Jun 07, 2024 Jun 07, 2024

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i also miss the polygon lasso. can't believe that adobe would leave us without?

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