Pixel-aligned painting

To achieve hard-edged painted strokes, which align to individual pixels, you can use the Pixel Tool.

Pixel-aligned painting example

The Pixel Tool adds pixels directly to the layer using the same principles as using the Paint Brush Tool. You can select from any of the brushes from the Brushes panel to use with the Pixel Tool.

Pixel Tool To apply pixel brush strokes:
  1. Use the Layers panel to select the layer that you want to work on, or create a new layer.
  2. From the Tools panel, select the Pixel tool.
  3. From the Brushes panel, select a brush thumbnail of your choice. Use hard-edged brushes from the Basic category for best results.
  4. Adjust the context toolbar settings.
  5. Select a stroke color from the Color panel.
  6. Drag on the page in the direction that you want the brush stroke to follow.

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