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shiverst
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June 4, 2017
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Photoshop error message

  • June 4, 2017
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"Could not use the healing brush because the source document has a different bit depth." Photoshop

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    Correct answer davescm

    Are you cloning from one document to another?

    If so both documents need to be at the same bit depth e.g. 8 bit or 16 bit. Check each in Image Mode

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    celestial_sunshine1060
    Known Participant
    June 24, 2022

    I'm trying to remove wrinkles from a neck with the healing brush, but I keep getting the 

    Could not use the healing brush because the source document has a different bit depth 

    message.  I have tried the 8, 16 and 32 bit selections under the Image>Mode dropdown,

    but it doesn't work on any of the three settings.

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      fred25301542ytnn
      Participant
      December 15, 2022

      open the brush type options and select the soft round brush. this will solve your problem

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        gordonglo45
        Participant
        December 21, 2021

        gettting an error message using "Place embedded" can anyone help?

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          keithb72991579
          Inspiring
          July 24, 2020

          No, not cloning from one to another. I have a single image in 16 bit but I keep getting the same message and have no idea how to correct the discrepancy. 

            davescm
            Community Expert
            davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
            Community Expert
            June 4, 2017

            Are you cloning from one document to another?

            If so both documents need to be at the same bit depth e.g. 8 bit or 16 bit. Check each in Image Mode

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