Retouch tools overview

Last updated on Oct 28, 2025

Learn about the different navigation and measuring tools available in Adobe Photoshop.

Tools

Description

Spot Healing Brush tool

Removes blemishes and objects.

Healing Brush tool

Paints with a sample or pattern to repair imperfections in a image.

Patch tool

Repairs imperfections in a selected area of an image using a sample or pattern.

Red Eye tool

Removes the red reflection caused by a flash.

Eraser tool

Erases pixels and restores parts of an image to a previously saved state.

Background Eraser tool

Erases areas to transparency by dragging.

Magic Eraser tool

Erases solid-colored areas to transparency with a single click.

Blur tool

Blurs hard edges in an image.

Sharpen tool

Sharpens soft edges in an image.

Smudge tool

Smudges data in an image.

Dodge tool

Lightens areas in an image.

Burn tool

Darkens areas in an image.

Sponge tool

Changes the color saturation of an area.