The Clone Stamp tool is a versatile tool that can be used to retouch photos in Photoshop for iPad. It can be used to remove blemishes, fix imperfections, and even create texture effects. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use the Clone Stamp tool to retouch a photo of a person.

What is the Clone Stamp tool?

The Clone Stamp tool copies pixels from one area of an image and pastes them into another. This allows you to retouch areas of an image that are damaged or flawed. The Clone Stamp tool is a powerful tool that can be used to achieve a variety of effects.

Retouching a photo with the Clone Stamp tool

To retouch a photo with the Clone Stamp tool, follow these steps:

1. Open your image in Photoshop for iPad.
2. Create a new layer. This will allow you to retouch your photo non-destructively. To do this, tap the “Layer” menu and select “New Layer”.
3. Select the Clone Stamp tool. To do this, long press on the Spot Healing Brush tool in the Toolbar and choose the Clone Stamp tool.
4. Set the sample source. The sample source is the area of the image that you will be copying pixels from. To set the sample source, tap the crosshair at the bottom of the Tool Options bar. While it’s activated, the icon is blue. With the tool active, tap on an area of the image you want to copy.
5. Adjust the brush size and hardness. The brush size determines the size of the area that will be copied. The hardness determines how sharp the edges of the copied area will be. To adjust the brush size and hardness, tap the Brush Settings button in the Tool Options bar.
6. Start retouching. Use the Clone Stamp tool to paint over the area that you want to retouch. The tool will copy pixels from the sample source and paste them into the retouched area.
7. Adjust the opacity. The opacity determines how transparent the copied pixels will be. To adjust the opacity, tap the Opacity slider in the Tool Options bar.
8. Blend the edges. To blend the edges of the retouched area, use a soft-edged brush and lower the opacity.

Tips for using the Clone Stamp tool

• Use a soft-edged brush to blend the edges of the retouched area.
• Lower the opacity to blend the copied pixels into the retouched area.
• Use a small brush size to retouch small areas and a large brush size to retouch large areas.
• Be careful not to overdo it. Overretouching can make your photo look unnatural.

Examples of using the Clone Stamp tool

Here are a few examples of how you can use the Clone Stamp tool to retouch a photo:

• Remove blemishes. Use the Clone Stamp tool to remove blemishes, such as pimples and wrinkles.
• Fix imperfections. Use the Clone Stamp tool to fix imperfections, such as scratches and dents.
• Create texture effects. Use the Clone Stamp tool to create texture effects, such as rust, dirt, and scratches.

Conclusion

The Clone Stamp tool is a versatile tool that can be used to retouch photos in Photoshop for iPad. It can be used to remove blemishes, fix imperfections, and even create texture effects. By following the tips in this tutorial, you can learn how to use the Clone Stamp tool to achieve professional-looking results.