If you want to create a smooth transition from one color to another in Photoshop, the gradient tool is the easiest way to achieve this. Read on to find out how to use it.
There are a number of different types of gradients you can create in Photoshop, including linear gradients that go in a straight line, radial gradients that form a circle, and angular gradients that shade in a counterclockwise direction. There are also inverted gradients that reflect linear gradients and diamond gradients that scale from the center to the outer corners of your image.
All these shapes can be created using one button – the gradient tool. Scroll down to learn how to use the gradient tool in Photoshop.
What you will need:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Creative Cloud subscription
short version
- Hold the Paint Bucket Tool
- Select the gradient tool
- Choose your colors
- Choose Gradient Type
- Click on your photo and drag the mouse to create a gradient
How to make a gradient in photoshop
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1You may be able to skip this step if you can already see the gradient tool in the sidebar.
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The icon looks like a gradient.
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3Choose your colors
Double click any color to change it or skip step 4 if you are satisfied with the selected colors.
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4Click OK
You can use the color picker to choose any color.
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5Choose Gradient Type
You can choose between linear, radial, angular, reflected, and diamond gradients.
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6Click on the image and drag to create a gradient
You can drag in any direction to create different results.
find the mistakes and resolve it
To create a gradient that goes from color to transparent (or vice versa), simply click the dropdown arrow next to Your Colors at the top of the screen.
If you don’t like the gradient you’ve created, just click Edit and then undo the gradient and try again.