Select objects with Object select

Last updated on 2 Jul 2025

Select objects in an image with the Object select tool.

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Select Select area > Object select  .

Draw a bounding box around the object you’d like to select.

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

  • Load mask into selectionAdd your layer's existing mask to the selection you're creating.
  • Select all: Select all content in the active layer.
  • 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  .

Tip

Refine your image further with other tools like Select area, Adjust area, and Generative fill.