Refine Edge in Photoshop for iPad

The Refine Edge feature in Photoshop is a powerful tool that can be used to refine and improve the edges of selections. This is especially useful for selecting complex or irregular shapes, or when there is a lot of detail in the background. In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Refine Edge in Photoshop for iPad to create precise and accurate selections.

Accessing Refine Edge

To access Refine Edge in Photoshop for iPad, follow these steps:

1. Create a selection using any of the selection tools, such as the Lasso tool, Magic Wand tool, or Quick Selection tool.
2. Tap and hold on the selection until a pop-up menu appears.
3. Select “Refine Edge” from the pop-up menu.

Refine Edge interface

The Refine Edge interface in Photoshop for iPad provides a variety of tools and settings for refining selections. The interface is divided into two main sections: the preview area and the controls panel.

• Preview area: The preview area shows the selected area of the image. You can zoom in and out of the preview area using the pinch gesture.
• Controls panel: The controls panel contains the tools and settings for refining the selection. The tools are grouped into the following categories:
• Refine Mask: These tools allow you to refine the edges of the selection using brushes and other tools.
• View Mode: These presets control how the preview area is displayed.
• Output Options: These settings control how the refined selection is output.

Refining edges with brushes

The Refine Mask tools allow you to refine the edges of the selection using brushes. The following brushes are available:

• Refine Edge Brush: This brush is used to add or remove pixels from the selection.
• Smooth Brush: This brush is used to smooth out the edges of the selection.
• Feather Brush: This brush is used to feather the edges of the selection.
• Contract Brush: This brush is used to contract the selection.
• Expand Brush: This brush is used to expand the selection.

Using the controls panel

The controls panel provides a variety of settings for refining the selection. The following settings are available:

• Edge Detection: This setting controls the sensitivity of the edge detection algorithm.
• Radius: This setting controls the size of the brush.
• Feather: This setting controls the softness of the edges of the selection.
• Shift Edge: This setting controls the amount by which the selection is shifted.

Refine Edge workflow

Here is a general workflow for refining selections with Refine Edge in Photoshop for iPad:

1. Create a selection using any of the selection tools.
2. Access the Refine Edge interface.
3. Use the Refine Mask tools or brushes to refine the edges of the selection.
4. Adjust the controls in the panel to fine-tune the selection.
5. Click “Done” when you are satisfied with the selection.

Tips for refining selections

Here are a few tips for refining selections with Refine Edge in Photoshop for iPad:

• Start with a rough selection. You can refine the selection later.
• Use a variety of brushes and tools. The different brushes and tools can be used to refine different types of edges.
• Don’t be afraid to experiment. There is no right or wrong way to use Refine Edge.

Conclusion

Refine Edge is a powerful tool that can be used to create precise and accurate selections in Photoshop for iPad. By following the tips in this tutorial, you can learn how to use Refine Edge to refine your selections and create professional-looking results.