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Last updated on Dec. 3, 2024

Learn how to replicate patterns in a photo using the Clone tool.

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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 or distracting objects in the background.

  1. On the Lightroom on the web homepage, select All Photos.

  2. Select an image to open it in detail view, and then select Remove  .

  3. Select the Clone   icon and adjust the brush intensity using the following sliders: 

     

    • Size: Adjusts the size and brush diameter. 
    • Feather: Adjusts the soft-edged transition between the brushed area and the surrounding pixels in the target area.
    • Opacity: Adjusts the opacity of the adjustment applied to the target area.
  4. Select and paint over the imperfection or object you want to replicate patterns and copy pixels to different parts of an image. Lightroom will automatically sample nearby pixels to clone the area. 

    Tip:

    Select Refresh to update the selected spot with different content.

  5. Once you have brushed over the object and its shadow, use the Refine controls to access the Feather and Opacity slider in the Refine panel. 

    Note:

    You can also select the Remove and Heal tools to apply to the edit.

  6. Select the Show Overlay to view the pins when you hover over an image to show the pins of your removed spots.

  7. Select Share .

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