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Make your mark with {{ps-brushes}}.
Whether you want a spray paint or ink wash effect, find the exact brush you need to let your creativity flow with digital drawing, painting and lettering in {{adobe-photoshop}}.
Create your digital masterpiece.
Elevate your digital art with customised drawing brushes or jump-start your work with preset {{ps-brushes}}.
Make your words stand out.
Perfect your hand lettering and calligraphy brushstrokes with high-quality Photoshop brush sets.
Illustrate creative ideas.
Create the exact linework and shading you want. Bring your digital drawings to life with pencil, ink and charcoal brushes.
Vary your style and brush.
Experiment with everything from watercolour brushes to splatter effects and explore thousands of preset tools.
Try out customised brushes.
Create a unique toolkit with customised Photoshop brushes that can help you to achieve any effect you want.
How to import and install brushes into {{photoshop}}.
One of the amazing things about working with brushes in {{photoshop}} is that you can create and share your own. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re an experienced digital artist, it can be fun to download and import brushes from straight from Adobe or your favourite creators. Here’s how:
- Open the Brushes panel in {{photoshop}} by going to Window > Brushes.
- Click the beefburger menu and select Get More Brushes...
- Locate your desired brush pack.
- Keep {{photoshop}} open and double-click your brush pack file.
- Your new brushes will now be installed in the Brushes panel for you to use.
- You can also import brushes by clicking the beefburger menu in the Brushes panel and selecting Import Brushes, then selecting the correct ABR brush pack file and clicking Open.
How to make a brush in {{photoshop}}.
If you can’t find the exact right brush in {{photoshop}} or in a brush pack, good news — you can make your own. Think ahead about what look you’re going for and what kind of brush will help you to achieve that effect. Then go ahead and experiment with settings in the Brushes panel and save your new customised brush. Here’s how:
- Select the Brush tool.
- Open the Brush Settings panel by going to Window > Brush Settings.
- In Brush Settings, you’ll see the settings for your current brush.
- Modify your Brush Tip Shape to fit the look you’re going for.
- Go through the other options in the panel to choose your new brush’s attributes.
- Once you’re set with your new brush, you can start using it straightaway — but make sure to save it if you’d like to use it again.
- To save your new brush, select New Brush Preset from the beefburger menu.
- Give your brush a new name and click OK.
Brush up on your {{photoshop}} skills.
Learn to make every brushstroke count with these {{photoshop}} tutorials.
Customise your brushes.
Discover how to import a new set of brushes or modify an existing preset brush to achieve just the right effect.
Paint in perfect symmetry.
Get out your favourite brush and paint a realistic mirror image — or an abstract mandala — with total precision.
Add your own touch.
Take photos of drawings or textures and use Adobe Capture to transform them into distinct and stunning paintbrushes.
Write something beautiful.
See how to craft hand lettering designs with different brushes for calligraphy.
Work smart with the right tools.
Streamline your digital art workflow across devices with Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
Create any time, anywhere.
Sync your customised brushes and saved brush presets with Creative Cloud libraries to paint and draw on the go, whether on your mobile or your desktop apps.
Find the perfect canvas.
Jump-start any creative project with high-resolution {{adobe-stock}} assets that you can add to and adapt for the look you want.
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How do I export brushes from {{photoshop}}?
There are a few ways to export your {{ps-brushes}}. The easiest option is to follow these steps:
- Open the brushes panel in {{photoshop}} (Window > Brushes).
- Select the brush or brushes you want to export.
- Go to the Brushes panel menu and choose "Export Brushes".
- In the Export Brushes dialogue box, choose a location to save the brushes, give the file a name and select ".abr" as the file format.
- Click the "Save" button to export the brushes.
The exported brushes can now be imported into another {{photoshop}} document. You can also share them with others by passing along the .abr file. To import brushes in {{photoshop}}, go to the Brushes panel menu, choose "Import Brushes", choose the appropriate .abr file and click the "Load" button.
How do I delete {{ps-brushes}}?
Deleting brushes in {{photoshop}} is pretty simple. Open the Brushes panel in {{photoshop}} (Window > Brushes) and choose the brush or brushes you want to delete. In the Brushes panel menu, choose Delete Brush. Confirm your choice when the prompt appears.
You can also delete brushes by dragging them out of the Brushes panel and into the trash. If you’re deleting brushes from the default set, you’ll need to restore them the next time you restart {{photoshop}}. If you want to permanently delete brushes, you’ll have to create customised sets and delete them from there.
How do I add brushes to {{photoshop}} on an iPad?
You have three options for installing brushes on Photoshop on the iPad. The first and simplest option is to download new brushes in your browser and extract them. If you’re using a Mac, you can find the .abr file, right click it and share it to the iPad via AirDrop. Once prompted on the iPad, choose Photoshop in the “Open with…” list to install the brush.
Another option is to download the brushes directly to your iPad in Safari. Download the file and navigate to the Downloads in the Files app. Once there, open the extracted folder. Install the .abr file. If a prompt appears, choose {{photoshop}} to open the file.
Which {{ps-brushes}} are best for beginners?
As a beginner in {{photoshop}}, it's best to start with basic brushes that will help you to understand {{phoptoshop}} basics and how brushes work. Here are some recommended brushes to try out:
- Soft Round Brush: The most basic brush in {{photoshop}}, it’s perfect for painting and blending.
- Hard Round Brush: Great for sharp lines and edges, this brush is used to create details.
- Chalk Brush: If you want a rough, textured look, this brush is ideal. It’s also perfect for shading and blending.
- Paintbrush: Not only can you create a natural, hand-drawn look with this brush, but you can also use it to sketch and paint.
- Eraser Brush: The eraser brush is your "go-to" for removing or erasing parts of your image.
- Clone Stamp Tool: This tool allows you to copy a part of your image and paste it elsewhere, which is great for removing blemishes or duplicating elements.
Remember, brushes are just one aspect of {{photoshop}}. To get all the benefits of {{photoshop}}, it's important to learn about its other tools and programme features.