Remove Anything in Photoshop with the Clone Stamp Tool!

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Today we show you how to remove anything from a photo with the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop! Follow along and learn how to setup the Clone Stamp Tool to work without damaging your original images. Then we show you how to sample textures and details and use them to realistically cover up distractions. Master a powerful tool and get professional results!
Episode Note: Oops! We forgot to use a Layer Mask to hide the section of street Clone Stamped over the subject's stomach. You can do this by adding a Layer Mask to your Clone Stamp Layer and using the Brush Tool to paint with black over any bits you want to erase.
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[@phlearn]

Greetings, PHAM! We forgot to mask out a bit of street Clone Stamped over the subject's stomach. You can do this by adding a Layer Mask to the Clone Stamp Layer and painting with black over any areas you want to erase. Thanks for catching the miss! We've had Aaron locked in the recording studio for two weeks straight-that can cause anyone to go a little Clone Stamp crazy.

[@andreabenn2366]

Hi Phlearn! Are you a Phan of Phish by chance?

[@rogerbeltz2370]

We don't want Aaron to go Clone crazy - he might end up like Michael Keaton in the movie, "Multiplicity" 😄 SPONSORED

[@chilecayenne]

I've learned so much from Aaron over the years, and I've gotten decent at the clone stamp tool because of him. I usually combine this with how he taught me to just use the regular brush tool to sample in colors nearby...and do what I call "Paint Clone" areas that you have to reconstruct. And after you do that, add a bit of noise to that area too so that it matches the photo. These two tools together can allow you to recreate quite a bit of area behind large objects you need to remove. Thanx again Aaron!!

[@Silambarasan_rajendran]

I started to watching your tutorials in 2014, and i have been learning so many helpful stuff for my business because i am running photo studio, your channel is my library can get anything. I will keep thanking you.

[@BystanderPs]

This is the Master of Photoshop. The Content is amazing, step by step lesson delivery. So sweet. I have never asked myself a question before or misunderstood anything before.

[@johnbalboa8120]

I remember using clone stamp and content aware tools to remove my friend's ex-wife out of his sister's wedding photo lol :)

[@user-ij7xq5uj3d]

hahaha

[@huh_cj6069]

😂😂😂

[@joesgoodlife]

Great tutorial. What I love about your channel is you show me things I didn’t know existed. Like flipping the clone stamp! I used to cut and paste and then flip it and work on fitting it it. This is sooo much easier

[@sadesign9575]

I can only thank you for your upload. Since I started following you, I really realized how much I still have to develop my skills in the "details". I sincerely hope you expand your subscriber count because this channel deserves it. You definitely have great skills and a great way to teach them. Thank you

[@hagitzeitoun2574]

Extremely helpful, you are a natural born teacher so clear, to the point thank you.

[@jewelthompson4210]

The after looks amazing. Great tutorial, can't thank this channel enough.

[@photonsonpixels]

A real pro demo! I probably won’t be able to replicate these amazing touch ups as easily but will continue to practice until I master this tool. Thank you.

[@tokyoprincess2915]

'New layer > select "current and below" ' thank you for the tip! perfect for practicing using clone stamp tool

[@FernandaRamosKuzuhara]

I became your Fan number ONE !!! I love your videos! Your "classes" are Fantastic!!!

[@julianlo2635]

A great video! Thank you so much

[@irhgsy]

Once again, you’ve produced a really useful idea. You, Sir, are a real maestro. Thanks again.

[@rolands.zilvinskis]

Been using Photoshop for about 8 years and never knew Clone Source even existed. Wow, the things you learn.

[@TomWindeknecht]

It's always fun to watch you clone stuff out. I learn something new everytime!

[@HDEFMAN1]

That was genuinely useful. There was a lot packed into that tutorial. You did a great job explaining all that

[@phlearn]

We're glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@thebreadconnoisseur6283]

This is the best video on KZbin, without a doubt.

[@gilpetperdon9831]

I mastered it pretty easily, i was able to do it on my phone basically repainted steps and connected waves behind head and made it look like the person the other person had a arm around look like he walked away! Limitations are usually when it includes detailed parts. You can always add a texture and re-texture or use lighting to hide the smudge areas. Great video!

[@Clouds23x]

When you click like before watching the video cause you already know it will be great.

[@keithdennis5085]

I've learned so much about using the clone stamp. Thanks for such a wonderful tutorial!

[@Later_Nerd]

Between this channel and PixImperfect there is just an insane amount of free knowledge available. Both have excellent production quality and are the perfect length to make these skills easily digestible.

[@neliaaxibal2651]

Well explained! I learned a lot! Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@Skranus]

2:32 Hi Aron, it's an italian police van not an ambulance. :) You're an awesome teacher :)

[@MsSkyDrummer]

Polizia stradale, according to van color, if I'm seeing it right. 😉😉 (Highway patrol in USA). Agree with Francesco.

[@AK-gs7ek]

Thanks a lot! Feels like I need to get your course to learn more! Love it! ☕️📷

[@TobiasWeberRSA]

Kinda lost track of Phlearn over the years but I just got back into editing and I have been reminded that probably about 90% of my Photoshop knowledge was learnt right here. I've been wondering if it's possible to flip the clone stamp tool and tadaa there it is right here in this video.

[@sylvialoomis7185]

You have a very steady hand to make the lines staight. There is a method using the clone stamp & shift but I can't find it on-line.

[@phlearn]

Hey there! Making selections can be challenging. If you need further help, you can send us an email to support with a screenshot of your PSD file and layers, and our team will do their best to guide you!

[@JMayaHern]

this is very helpful! Needed to retouch some of my images for my client and the background was very messy, just subscribed! thank you! VERY HELPFUL

[@dunnymonster]

Despite advancements in content aware I still feel cloning is vastly superior. I clone almost every time 😊

[@apparaojilludimudi7880]

Excellent Tutorial - good job

[@lifewithmattandnikki3903]

OMG The horizontal clone stamp tool, never knew that little switch existed! thanks !

[@kiiromars4887]

The floor overlayed the girl's stomach 😄

[@alexandrugrecov8964]

Yes, he forgot about her stomach, but this is not big problem, some people pay a lot to doctors for that...

[@phlearn]

Great catch. In the heat of clone stamping, we skipped a step 😂

[@kiiromars4887]

@@phlearn Still loves the tutorial :D

[@profddf1858]

Hey! Great video. Loveeee it. But wait, she went on a 20 min diet too! Ok Ok you just forgot. Smile,

[@ulkino89]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@ripcordian]

Great :) I'd use the opacity control on each layer as well, instead of flow. That way you can set it to a perfect amount afterwards instead of guessing before hand. Or am I missing something?

[@JunPetsWorld]

Thank you Aaron.

[@badreddine.elfejer]

The best Photoshop tutorials on the Internet ! what graphic tab to you use ?

[@FotoandFun]

Brilliant demonstration. Thank you Aaron.

[@alexanderzhidkikh7536]

in Photoshop, too, can you make large billboards without resorting to vector programs like CorelDraw? How do text and pictures behave when zoomed in? Is the text in Photoshop also vector? Would like to see a little about prepress and how you change size and DPI thanks

[@marooqi]

hi. what do you press to rotate the selection please?

[@overridefitnesschannel8756]

What Version of PS do you use on this tutorial ? . I am trying to follow your lesson but its nightmare to learn if my version ( December 2021) is not doing the same. Can you help how to aproach to this, I am beginner here.

[@stevepersighetti3400]

Just found this. Great video. Thanks for sharing the technique.

[@vidushankithmina834]

Hello sir, How I change a brown color wood cupboard to white color cupboard?

[@jerrykitchel432]

Fantastic and so inspiring! It's like magic and that's awesome.

[@YourGameOfficial]

You are so cool)

[@bernard00g]

Thank you Aaron!!! Super video! I learned a lot!

[@chiaragerevasi6699]

That’s not an ambulance, it’s a Police van 😂 Thank you for this video, very useful as always.

[@Sagerb0mb]

this is like, the 8th clone stamp video since subbing lolol

[@GarciaPics]

Real nice and tons of stuff to learn from you, but you forgot to fix her stomach :)

[@karencoffelt7682]

What does it do when you go to Image>apply image? Does it make a new layer by merging the layers in the group? All the visible layers? Is it the same thing as stamping the visible layers, and if so, why not just do that? Great tutorial, btw!

[@GLOBIK]

This was super well explained and presented. Thanks!

[@cynthiajohnston3484]

great video !! thank you!

[@correamax8]

My clone stamp tool is not working for me. I am using a Mac and press alt/option and it doesn't not copy the area that I want it to. Any ideas why?

[@MarkMorrow]

Most helpful and excellent as always, thanks much!

[@jaydengarcia5567]

Once you select the area you want cloned, with the alt/option button.. how do you actually pain with it?? Im on a macbook pro and cant seem to apply the cloned area

[@ytaiku]

how did you use clone on layer 1, mine can't work.

[@luhole]

Around 13:40, are you just clicking in quick succession to resample as you move horizontally along the building? Also what's the difference at 13:48 where you're sampling the edge, like your mouse is much further to the left than where the image is actually being altered? (Whereas it usually looks like your mouse is right over where the change is happening, if that makes sense?)

[@inabasketball2205]

thanks man

[@haleyharms7884]

What is the pen/tablet thing he is using instead of a mouse?

[@MattJamesHarrell]

My clone stamp tool just turns everything black and white instead of cloning the area I told it to. How do I fix this?

[@sohishirazi1565]

Thanks for teaching this helpful tip. how would I remove ambulance car if it wasn't flue?

[@Noealz]

I feel like the clone stamp looks easy and maybe it is but it is the simplest tool I struggle to use correctly the most

[@gabrielfecchio]

"What's going on with my clone stamp tool?"

[@rossdawise9603]

umm idk if you're gonna reply, but when i'm trying to sample, nothing is happening, im pressing option then i clikc on a area and nothing is there, and yes overlay is on, andnothing is happening, please help.

[@rogerbeltz2370]

Hey Phil back around 8:39 in this video, shouldn't you have addressed the issue of having cloned the cobblestones into the lady's tummy? 😉 One of the best, comprehensive tutorials about using the Clone Stamp tool I've seen. This covers "issues" that other tutorials never even mention. No matter how many years I have been working with PS, I always come away from your tutorials having picked up something helpful. Thanks my friend............. (The) Appleman

[@TheKermitClein]

What a great one, thank you Phlearn.

[@breionnamyles2748]

I used the same setting you have and my stamp is still coming out to harash. What can I do adjust? Thanks

[@qqh11]

Hi I've a picture covered by an imoji from WhatsApp is there a way to remove the imoji to see the original pic? Thanks in advanced

[@andrew777au]

great method of teaching - thank you!!

[@OscarNtege]

Amazing video,definitely giving me hints for my next photography tutorial and photoshoot!👌

[@AdityaSharma2254]

love u SIR, Respect from (Bharat)

[@arianaespinoza5465]

Jeez you are brilliant!!!! This was amazing thank you!

[@thenathangibson]

Thank you! Highly instructive.

[@vidushankithmina834]

Dear sir, please tell me a good way to straighten curly hair and also curl straight hair. Thanks

[@aymanalfayez]

How can I clone from another file source? Many thanks

[@semkid1132]

What's the difference between clone stamp tool and patch tool?

[@loki6945]

Love your style and very interesting .... love from nepal

[@WillsPhills]

That was quick

[@loki6945]

I love photoshop and your video so

[@dr.yamanfawal9419]

Thanxx a lot . I finally know how to change the brush size using a shortcut. LoooL

[@sharmilachowdhury5773]

i love ur work

[@EmpireExplorer]

You're the man! Thank you for this!

[@michaelpreston2225]

What is that pad and pen you are using? I need that with my Mac mini. Thanks.

[@HeberVegaImages]

Love the end result on the girl's belly ;) (I know Aaron forgot it)

[@haies09]

Noticed that also, wanted to read comments to see if anyone caught it

[@janelleabigail]

Yes, i was waiting to learn how to correct, say you over clone stamp on something haha

[@abenezermaru325]

thankyou my bro

[@MainstoneMedia]

these videos are epic - so well explained!

[@keithshenkin3674]

Brilliant video. Many thanks.

[@MrMaid14]

YOU ARE BEST !!!

[@UFGator1972]

Do the same for Lightroom. It seems to me that the Clone/Heal Tools are very limited in LR and you may have some ideas on how to use them correctly. Great video by the way.

[@patcolanese2962]

What is the pen that you are using?

[@ashleyhenry1034]

Could I pay you for a remote lesson? I just have a few questions that I need clarifying and I really like your work.

[@annakarlsson6120]

You saved my dag, thank you so much 🙌🏻🌷

[@matamatosa8898]

Can you please tell me how i can get to use Clone stamp or brush correction , in order to clone the texture without changing the surface For example copying a SKIN color and texture but not changing the original "Shape of the other picture i want to clone to"

[@thewilliamsfamily290]

Hello im using sample ode to learn the app and I cannot get this to work for me at all 😭

[@knockoffnomad]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!!

[@Amiellle]

What happened to the new content aware fonction? I wanted to use it lately and couldnt find it in the edit menu.

[@cmaciasjimenez]

This was AMAZING. Thank you for the video. Just one quick question. I can see what you did with the liquify in the last step. But why did you "apply the image" before the liquify action? What did that do? Thank you!

[@dhruv6713]

Ty

[@Robertobinetti70]

Thanks, great work

[@jamiebailey7844]

I cannot do anything right when it comes to the clone stamp tool. My steps are: On my vector mask layer 2, click control over the color I want, then start drawing where I want it. NADA. Nothing is changing. Helpppppp 🧐

[@dharshinij4551]

Content aware is not in CS4..any alternative?

[@FroDough]

Future videos should make sure to let people know where "current and below" is spent 30 min trying to figure out why this wasn't working