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How to Change Brush Size in Photoshop

Changing the brush size and hardness quickly can significantly enhance your workflow in Photoshop.

Using shortcuts allows you to adjust these settings without interrupting your creative process.

Additionally, Photoshop brushes are often saved in .abr file formats, which contain custom brushes that you can import and use for your projects.

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the most effective methods to change brush size and hardness using shortcuts.

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Changing Brush Size and Hardness: Normal Methods

Before we dive into shortcuts, let’s look at the traditional methods of changing brush size and hardness.

Access the Brush Panel: Click on the brush icon in the toolbar or press B to select the brush tool.

Now you can change the brush size manually in two ways: by dragging the slider, or by typing the number.

Open Brush Settings: Click on the dropdown menu next to the brush icon in the options bar at the top.

You can also change the brush size the same way in the Brushes panel.

Adjust Brush Size: Use the slider under “Size” to increase or decrease the brush size.

Adjust Brush Hardness: Use the slider under “Hardness” to control the softness or hardness of the brush edges.

Method 1: Using Bracket Keys

How to Change Brush Size in Photoshop using shortcuts.

The simplest way to adjust your brush size is by using the bracket keys on your keyboard.

Increase Brush Size: Press the right bracket key ] to make your brush larger.
Decrease Brush Size: Press the left bracket key [ to make your brush smaller.

Method 2: Using the Mouse or Trackpad (HUD)

Photoshop also offers a heads-up display (HUD) for changing brush size with a mouse or trackpad.

Activate the Brush Tool: Press B to select the brush tool.
HUD Controls:
- On Windows: Hold Alt + Right Click (then drag left/right to change size).
- On Mac: Hold Control + Option (then drag left/right to change size).

On Windows: Hold Alt + Right Click and drag up/down to change the brush hardness.

On Mac: Hold Control + Option and drag up/down to change the brush hardness.

Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts for Precision

For more precise control, you can use these keyboard shortcuts:

Change Brush Size Gradually:
- Increase Size: Press Shift + ]

Decrease Size: Press Shift + [

Wrap-Up

Adjusting brush size and hardness in Photoshop efficiently can revolutionize your creative workflow.

Whether you’re using shortcuts or traditional methods, staying in the zone is key.

Explore our brushes to take your art to the next level.

Dive into a world of endless possibilities and let your creativity shine!

Happy creating! 🎨

How to Create a Color Palette from Images

Creating a color palette from images can be a great way to capture the perfect hues for your design projects. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use Cooler and Adobe Color to extract beautiful color palettes from your favorite images.

Choose Your Image

Select an image that has colors you want to use in your palette.

This could be a photo, a piece of art, or any image with vibrant colors.

Step 1: Using Cooler to Extract Colors

Go to Cooler: Visit the Cooler website and click on the “Create Palette from photo” tool.

Upload Your Image: Drag and drop your chosen image into the tool.
Generate Palette: Cooler will automatically generate a color palette based on the dominant colors in your image.

You can adjust the palette by moving the color pucks on the image.

Exporting Your Palette in Cooler

Press Next: After generating your color palette, press the “Next” button to proceed to the export options.

Export Palette: Click on the “Export Palette” button.

Select ASE File Format: Choose the ASE file format to ensure compatibility with Adobe software.

Step 2: Using Adobe Color to Refine Your Palette

Go to Adobe Color: Visit the Adobe Color website and click on the “Create” option.

Upload Your Image: Drag and drop your image into Adobe Color.

Adjust the Palette: Adobe Color will generate a color palette based on your image.

You can fine-tune the colors by moving the color pucks and adjusting the harmony settings.

Save and Use Your Palette

Once you’re satisfied with your palette, save it to your Creative Cloud library in Adobe Color, or copy the colors to your clipboard by pressing the “Copy to Clipboard” button.

You can also create swatches in Photoshop using these colors.

Conclusion

Creating color palettes from images is a fantastic way to ensure your designs have a cohesive and visually appealing color scheme. With tools like Cooler and Adobe Color, you can easily extract and refine color palettes to suit your needs.

Dive into these tools and let your creativity shine through your projects!

Happy designing!

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How to Change Brush Size in Photoshop Using Shortcuts