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Keep in mind that when a selection or layer is pasted between photos with different resolutions, the pasted data retains its original pixel
dimensions. This can make the pasted portion appear out of proportion to the new image. Use the Image > Resize > Image Size command to
make the source and destination photos the same resolution before copying and pasting.
Selections that you cut or copy are stored in the Clipboard. Only one selection is stored in the Clipboard at a time.
Copy selections with the Move tool
When copying between photos, drag the selection from the active image window into the other image window. A border highlights the image
window when you can drop the selection into it.
1. Select the part of the image you want to copy.
2. In the Edit workspace, select the Move tool
3. Press Alt (Option in Mac OS) while dragging the selection you want to copy and move.
4. To make additional copies of the same selection, do one of the following:
Hold down Alt (Option in Mac OS) while dragging the selection to each new location.
To offset the duplicate by 1 pixel, hold down Alt (Option in Mac OS), and press an arrow key. (This moves the pixels and
copies the pixels, creating a blur effect.)
To offset the duplicate by 10 pixels, press Alt (Option in Mac OS) + Shift and press an arrow key. (This moves the pixels
rather than copying them.)
Note: When you drag a selection (with Shift key pressed) from one image to another image, the selection is pasted at the
center.
Copy a selection using commands
1. In the Edit workspace, use a selection tool to select the area you want to copy.
2. Do one of the following:
Choose Edit > Copy to copy the selection to the Clipboard.
Choose Edit > Copy Merged to copy all layers in the selected area to the Clipboard.
Paste one selection into another
You can use the Paste Into Selection command to paste clipboard, or copied content, within a selection. This command lets you take advantage of
elements within the selected area and prevent the pasted image from looking flat and unnatural. For example, you can use a Hard Light blending
mode at 85% opacity to retain the reflection in a pair of sunglasses. When using blending modes this way, you need to create a new layer and
paste the selection into that layer.
Copying a selection from one image to another
A. Part of the original photo selected B. Photo to copy and paste into original C. Resulting image
1. In the Edit workspace, use the Copy command to copy the part of the photo you want to paste. (You can even copy from
photos in other applications.)
2. Make a selection in the photo into which you want to paste the copied photo.
3. Choose Edit > Paste Into Selection.
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