Photoshop: insert shapes

In this practical tip, we explain how to insert shapes in Photoshop. In Photoshop, you can choose between different shape tools. For example, you can insert a polygon.

Insert shapes in Photoshop: Various tools to choose from

1. Open an image in Photoshop or create a new surface.
2. To insert shapes, you need to activate the toolbar. This works on the menu bar. Click on "Window" and check "Tools".
3. Right-click the Rectangle tool in the tools.
4. At this point you have the choice between different shapes. For example, select the ellipse tool.
5. You can create other shapes using the "Custom Shape Tool". To do this, after selecting the tool, you can select one of the many offered shapes in the menu bar at "Shape".
6. After choosing a shape, drag the shape in your image to the appropriate size.
7. You can move the shape by selecting the "Move Tool" in the toolbar and dragging the shape to the appropriate place.