Which tool copies exact pixels from one part of the image to another?

Which tool copies exact pixels from one part of the image to another?

• A. Dodge Tool
• B. Spot Healing Brush Tool
• C. Clone Stamp Tool
• D. Healing Brush Tool

Answer: (C)

To copy exact pixels from one part of an image to another, you use a cloning tool that stamps pixels from a chosen source area onto a destination area. The Clone Stamp Tool does exactly this: you set the source by Alt-clicking (Option-click on Mac) and then brush over the area where you want those pixels applied. As you paint, the pixels from the source are copied directly into the target, preserving texture, color, and fine details. This makes it ideal for duplicating elements or covering flaws while maintaining the original look of the texture. The other tools don’t copy exact pixels. The Dodge Tool changes the brightness of targeted pixels, altering tonal values rather than copying pixels. The Healing Brush Tool and Spot Healing Brush Tool sample nearby pixels and blend them to match color and texture, producing a seamless repair rather than a direct pixel-for-pixel transfer.

To copy exact pixels from one part of an image to another, you use a cloning tool that stamps pixels from a chosen source area onto a destination area. The Clone Stamp Tool does exactly this: you set the source by Alt-clicking (Option-click on Mac) and then brush over the area where you want those pixels applied. As you paint, the pixels from the source are copied directly into the target, preserving texture, color, and fine details. This makes it ideal for duplicating elements or covering flaws while maintaining the original look of the texture.

The other tools don’t copy exact pixels. The Dodge Tool changes the brightness of targeted pixels, altering tonal values rather than copying pixels. The Healing Brush Tool and Spot Healing Brush Tool sample nearby pixels and blend them to match color and texture, producing a seamless repair rather than a direct pixel-for-pixel transfer.