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How Do You Cut and Move an Object in Photoshop?

Last updated on December 6, 2022 @ 12:41 am

There are a few different ways that you can cut and move an object in Photoshop. One way is to use the “Quick Selection” tool.

With this tool, you can click and drag around the object that you want to move. Photoshop will automatically select the object for you.

Use the quick selection object tool

Once the object is selected, you can then use the “Move” tool to move it to a new location. To do this, simply click and drag the object to its new location. You can also use the arrow keys on your keyboard to nudge the object into place.

Use the move tool after quick selection

PRO TIP: When cutting and moving an object in Photoshop, be sure to use the ‘Move’ tool and not the ‘Eraser’ tool. The ‘Eraser’ tool will delete your object instead of moving it.

Another way to cut and move an object in Photoshop is to use the “Lasso” tool. With this tool, you can click and drag around the object to select it.

Use lasso tool to select the object

Once the object is selected, you can then use the “Move” tool to move it to a new location.

Use the move tool after lasso selection

Finally, you can also use the “Pen” tool to draw a path around the object that you want to move. Then, right-click and click Make Selection.

Create pen path & make a selection

Once the path is drawn, you can then use the “Move” tool to move the object along the way. But before that, you must go to the Paths tab and click Create Layer Mask. By creating a layer mask, you can now completely move the object.

Create a layer mask & move the object

Whichever method you choose, cutting and moving objects in Photoshop is easy and straightforward. So go ahead and give it a try!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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