From Photoshop CS6 onwards, when following the instructions on how to remove freckles from the face using Photoshop, Mytour always emphasizes the need for patience and meticulousness. But in the latest version with upgraded features, how to smooth skin with Photoshop CC 2020 has become much simpler.
3 methods to remove freckles on the face using Photoshop
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Method 1: Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
Step 1: Open the image you want to edit in Photoshop CC 2020.
Step 2: Find and activate the Spot Healing Brush Tool (shortcut key J) on the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
Step 3: On the screen, your mouse cursor will turn into a black circle. Then, simply click on the blemishes, moles, or acne on the image. Depending on the size of the blemish or acne, press the '[' or ']' key on the keyboard to increase or decrease the tool size.
This method of removing freckles on the face using Photoshop is suitable for faces with few freckles or small pimples.
Method 2: Using the Patch Tool Step 1: Open the image you want to edit in Photoshop. Click on the Patch Tool icon (Shortcut key J) in the toolbar on the left side of the screen and activate it.
Step 2: With this method of removing freckles on the face using Photoshop, you need to select the object area in the image. After selecting the area, hold and drag the selected area to the smoothest part of the skin in the image until the skin is smooth and free of freckles.
Method 3: Using Plug-in: Dust & Scratches Different from the above 2 methods of removing freckles on the face using Photoshop with tools, Dust & Scratches is a pre-installed Plug-in support. Dust & Scratches is often introduced as an effective skin retouching method in Photoshop, but using it to remove freckles or pimples also yields impressive results. Step 1: Open the image, then click on the Lasso Tool icon (shortcut key L) on the toolbar on the left side of the screen to activate.
Step 2: Select the area around the skin with freckles on the image.
Step 3: Click on Filter in the top menu bar on the screen. Next, select Noise and then select Dust & Scratches.
Step 4: Adjust the Radius and Threshold parameters to remove freckles and smooth the skin appropriately. Then click OK.
Recently, Mytour introduced you to 3 methods to remove freckles on the face using Photoshop CC 2020. Below are the results after implementation with illustrated images.
Overall, the methods to remove freckles, erase pimples, or retouch skin in Photoshop CC 2020 are relatively simple and easy to execute, whether you are familiar with the software or not. However, for the best results, consider the situation carefully to choose the most suitable method! You can also refer to how to remove pimples in photos using Photoshop here.
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