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Patch tool

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A retouching tool in Photoshop used to transfer patterns from one area in a digital image onto another area. It is used frequently when retouching facial features or repairing tears or scratches in a scanned image. By using layers and reducing the opacity, users can control how realistic the patching looks.


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