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Last updated on
May 21, 2024
Replicate patterns in a photo using the Clone tool in Lightroom.
The Clone tool helps you create a consistent look in a photo by replicating patterns and copying pixels to different parts of an image. The Clone tool allows you to seamlessly clone areas in a picture and blend them to remove imperfections like dust spots, blemishes, or distracting objects in the background.
Try it in Adobe Lightroom
Get in-app help, tips, and learn-resources within the Discover panel.
How to use the Clone tool in Lightroom
Open the photo that you want to edit and select the Remove tool icon.
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Select and hover over the areas that you wish to edit using Clone. Lightroom will automatically copy pixels from the source area to the selected areas.
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Select the Refresh option to update the selected spot with different content or pixels.
Manually adjust amount sliders
- Size - Specifies the diameter of the brush tip in pixels.
- Feather - Controls the soft-edged transition between the brushed area and the surrounding pixels in the target area.
- Opacity - Controls the opacity of the adjustment applied to the target area.