Photoshop Tools

The Patch Tool retouches image using sampled pixels or pattern*.
It works as a combination of the Healing Brush with the Lasso Tool:

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There are 2 methods to retouch using sampled pixels.

Method 1:

1. In the Toolbox, select the Patch Tool.
2. Drag in (select) a damaged area with the Patch Tool** (exactly like with Lasso Tool)
3. On the Options bar, choose the Source mode.
4. Drag the selection (cursor inside the selection) onto a repair-source area (movie).

Method 2:

5. Drag in a repair-source area with the Patch Tool*.
6. On the Options bar, choose the Destination mode.
7. Drag the selection (cursor inside of selection) onto a damaged area (movie).

To retouch with a pattern, use Method 3:

8. Drag in a damaged area with the Patch Tool*.
9. In the Pattern picker, choose a pattern (movie).
10. Click the Use Pattern button on the Options bar.