How to Use the Photoshop Clone Tool Non-Destructively
The Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop is incredibly powerful for retouching and repairing images—but did you know it can also be risky to use? That’s because it’s a destructive tool, meaning it permanently alters your original pixels. But don’t worry! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use the Clone Stamp Tool in a non-destructive way, so you can make seamless edits while keeping your original image safe. General Information about the Clone Stamp: The Clone Stamp Tool is used for duplicating (or "cloning") parts of an image to another area of the same image or a different image. Once the source is selected, you paint over the target area to apply the copied pixels. The cloned area mirrors the texture, color, and detail from the source. You can adjust the size, hardness, and opacity of the brush for precise control, allowing for seamless blending with the surrounding pixels. Applications: Removing Blemishes or Scratches: Great for cleaning up imperfections in portraits or o...