Paths and the Pen Tool

Learn the ins and outs of Photoshop's powerful vector editing capabilities in this comprehensive series of tutorials.

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Photoshop Paths Explained - Beginner Tutorial

Learn the basics of vector paths in Photoshop, including line segments, anchor points, and path components.

Drawing with Photoshop's Pen Tool - Intermediate Tutorial

Learn how to draw straight and curved vector paths using Photoshop's Pen and Freeform Pen tools.

Editing Paths in Photoshop - Advanced Tutorial

Discover how to select vector paths in Photoshop, and how to alter path segments, edit anchor points, join and reopen paths, and transform paths.

Things You Can Do with Photoshop Paths - Intermediate Tutorial

Learn how to use Photoshop's vector paths to make selections; how to turn selections into paths; how to fill and stroke a path; and how to convert paths to vector masks for layers.