Select objects with Object select

Last updated on Nov. 6, 2025

Learn how to select objects with the Object select tool in Photoshop on mobile.

Select Create new   and open an image using Take a photo, Add from Adobe Stock, or more.

Select Select area > Object select  .

Draw a bounding box around the object you’d like to select.

Select the more options   menu and choose from the following as needed:

  • Select all: Select all content in the active layer.
  • Sample all layers: Select multiple layers to apply changes to. 
  • Invert selection: Invert the selection so that the deselected area becomes the selection.

Once the selection looks good, select the checkmark  .