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Last updated on Sep 12, 2024

Learn how to add gradients to images in a few steps.

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Gradients provide information about the change in the color intensity in an image in a given direction. The Gradient tool helps create a gradual blend between multiple colors in your composite.

  1. On the Photoshop on the web homepage, under Start something new, select Upload an image and browse for a file on your device.

  2. Choose Select > Lasso and make a freehand selection.

    Note:

    If no selection is made, the gradient fill will apply to the entire active layer.

  3. Select Foreground color in the toolbar and choose the color you’d like to use.

  4. Select Paint > Gradient

  5. Drag the cursor across the selected area to fill it with the gradient.

  6. Select Download.

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