Photoshop pen tool selection inverse

Photoshop’s selection tools make it possible to isolate a single object or remove a photo’s background — but if you mess up using the lasso tool, the only option is to go back to start outlining all over again.

That’s why, when it comes to making specific, detailed selections, many Photoshop pros don’t use any of the selection tools at all. Instead they look a few icons further down in the toolbox — and are rewarded with the pen tool.

Unlike the lasso tool, the pen tool pays no attention to the pixels underneath it, giving you full control over exactly what is selected, from simple geometric shapes to delicate curves.

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By creating permanent paths instead of temporary selections, the pen tool makes it possible to go back and edit the selection, no matter how many steps you’ve taken in between. While the pen tool is often more time-intensive than other options, when it comes to advanced, accurate selections, the pen is mightier than the sword — err, selection.

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