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Add a fill layer

Last updated on 6 November 2025

Learn how to add a Solid color fill layer to the canvas.


On the Photoshop on the web homepage, select Upload file and browse for a file on your device.

In the Layers panel, select Adjustment layers  > Solid color.

Various adjustment layer options like Brightness/contrast, Hue/saturation, Exposure, Vibrance, and more are shown on the right side of the screen within the Layers panel.
Apply Adjustment layers like Exposure, Vibrance, Color balance, and more.

Note

A Solid color fill layer is added to the canvas, above the previously selected layer.

Select the desired color for the fill layer using the color picker.

The Color Picker panel is opened within the Layers panel. It can be used to select the desired color to be added to the fill layer.
Choose the desired color from the color picker using the Eyedropper tool.

Adjust the position of the Solid color fill layer by dragging it up or down in the Layers panel.

A Solid color fill layer has been added to the Layers panel. It can be further adjusted according to requirements.
Modify the Blend and Opacity to achieve different effects.

Tip

To change the fill layer color, double-click the color swatch in the Layers panel to open the color picker and select a new color.

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