Pixelmator is a very versatile and powerful image editing tool, but it can be a bit difficult at times select a specific area in an image. Fortunately, there are several ways to do this that allow you to have precise control over the selection you want to make. In this article, we will show you different methods to select a specific area in Pixelmator, from using basic selection tools to useful tricks for selecting complex shapes. Keep reading to find out how to do it simply and effectively!

– Step by step -- How to select a specific area in Pixelmator?

• Step 1: Open Pixelmator on your computer.
• Step 2: On the toolbar, select the “Selection” tool.
• Step 3: Click and drag the cursor to select specific area of the image you want.
• Step 4: If you need to adjust the selection, you can do so by dragging the points on the edges.
• Step 5: Once you are happy with your selection, you can edit or apply effects only to that area.

FAQ

How to select a specific area in Pixelmator?

1. Open Pixelmator on your device.
2. Open the image in which you want to select a specific area.
3. Click the selection tool in the toolbar.
4. Select the selection shape you want to use, such as rectangle, ellipse, or lasso.
5. Drag your mouse over the specific area you want to select.

How to resize a selection in Pixelmator?

1. Click the selection tool in the toolbar.
2. Click and drag one of the edges or corners of the selection to resize it.
3. If you want to maintain the proportion of the selection, hold down the Shift key while dragging the edge or corner.

How to move a selection in Pixelmator?

1. Click the selection tool in the toolbar.
2. Place the cursor inside the selection and drag it to the desired location.
3. Release the mouse button to confirm the new selection location.

How to copy and paste a selection in Pixelmator?

1. Click the selection tool in the toolbar.
2. Right-click within the selection and select “Copy” from the drop-down menu.
3. Go to the place where you want to paste the selection, right-click and select "Paste."

How to deselect in Pixelmator?

1. Click "Edit" in the menu bar.
2. Select “Deselect” from the drop-down menu.

How to use the lasso tool in Pixelmator?

1. Click the selection tool in the toolbar.
2. Select the lasso tool from the drop-down menu.
3. Use the lasso to circle the specific area you want to select.

How to save a selection in Pixelmator?

1. Click "Selection" in the menu bar.
2. Select “Save Selection” from the drop-down menu.
3. Choose a name for the selection and click "Save."

How to invert a selection in Pixelmator?

1. Click "Selection" in the menu bar.
2. Select “Invert Selection” from the drop-down menu.
3. This will change the selection to include everything that was not previously selected.

How to add or subtract from a selection in Pixelmator?

1. Click the selection tool in the toolbar.
2. Press and hold the Shift key to add to the selection or the Option key to subtract from the selection.
3. Now, make the selection as you normally would.

How to soften edges of a selection in Pixelmator?

1. Click "Edit" in the menu bar.
2. Select “Soften Selection” from the drop-down menu.
3. Drag the slider to adjust the level of anti-aliasing of the selection's edges.

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