Select and modify objects with the Quick select brush

Last updated on Oct 27, 2025

Learn how to edit objects using the Quick select brush in Photoshop on mobile.

Select Create new   and open an image using Take a photo, Add from Adobe Stock, or more.

Select Select area > Quick select brush  .

Note

Adjust the brush Size and Hardness to get the desired brush stroke.

Brush over the object that you’d like to modify.

Select the more options   menu and choose from the following as needed:

  • Select all: Select all content in the active layer.
  • Brush smart scale: Keep the brush size consistent relative to your phone's screen when you zoom in or out.
  • Sample all layers: Select multiple layers to apply changes to.
  • Invert selection: Invert the selection so that the deselected area becomes the selection.
  • Clear selection: Clear the selection.

Once the selection looks good, select the checkmark  .