Photoshop: liquefy the picture - the best tips
You can use the Liquify filter in Photoshop to deform objects or people. So professional beauty retouching or funny effects are possible. We clearly explain how the tool works.
Apply the Liquify filter in Photoshop
- To deform an image, first load it into Photoshop as usual.
- In order to have a before-after comparison later, it makes sense to work with a copy of the picture. To do this, you can simply duplicate the existing layer (right-click on the layer> "Duplicate layer ...").
- Then call up the liquify tool. To do this, go to "Filter"> "Liquify" in the top menu bar. Alternatively, you can use the key combination [Shift] + [Ctrl] + [X].
- Now a new editing window opens in which you can deform your layer. The changes are only transferred to the original image in Photoshop after clicking "OK".
Special: Photoshop can even animate your image ...
... here comes the instructions.
Liquefy images in Photoshop - Tips for getting started
The liquify tool in Photoshop is a very versatile and extensive tool. So that the various functions are not overwhelmed at the beginning, you should initially leave the extended mode deactivated. You can achieve very good results even in simple mode.
- On the left side of the editing window you can see the different modes for liquefying. The pulling, pulling together and inflating tools are particularly important here. With the reconstruction tool you can undo deformations at certain points.
- The brush options on the right are also important. With "Size" you change the radius of the deformation brush, with "Pressure" you determine how strong the effect should be.
- Tip: Press the [Alt] key and the right mouse button and move the mouse to the right and left to change the brush size directly in the image. You can adjust the pressure by moving up and down.
- For finer work, you can zoom into the image as usual, giving you better control over your tool.
In the next practical tip, we'll show how blurring works in Photoshop. These instructions refer to Adobe Photoshop CC (2015).