The online tools and Photoshop allow you to elevate your digital art to the next level. Layers can be used to create complex images, and the Crop and Slice tools to cut or crop an image. By using tools for drawing and brushing you can create striking lines with a variety of custom options. You can also paint with the Brush and Pencil tools, using large, colorful splashes. The Eyedropper allows you to capture and match colors in an image. Measurement tools can be used to ensure precise measurements and positioning.
Selection tools let you outline an area of your image and apply various effects to it. The Lasso includes its Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic variations, gives you more control over the selection. You can then use the patch tool fix the selection you have made, or you can use the Content-Aware Move tool to move an object or layer without distorting its appearance or changing other elements of the image around it.
Blur softens pixels, making them less distinct. This can be helpful to reduce glare or give an ethereal look. Sharpen is the opposite, making pixels more distinct and is often used to eliminate wrinkles and other imperfections. Dodge and Burn can be used to lighten or darken the appearance of pixels. The Sponge tool can absorb or release color. You can move an object or layer using the Move tool. You can also create keyboard shortcuts to switch between tools. You can also alter the default to decide if Photoshop switches between tools if you press the key and hold it down Shift.