Which tool allows you to clone pixels from one area to another while preserving texture?

• A. Eraser Tool
• B. Clone Stamp Tool
• C. Healing Brush Tool
• D. Brush Tool

Answer: (B)

The Clone Stamp Tool is designed to copy pixels from a source area onto a target area while keeping the original texture intact. When you set a source point and then paint, it transfers the exact pixels from that source, so the texture, grain, and fine details stay faithful to the original. This makes it ideal for duplicating textures like wood grain, fabric, or skin details without introducing blending changes.

That exact copying sets it apart from the Eraser, which simply removes content; the Brush Tool, which paints color without preserving texture; and the Healing Brush, which blends sampled texture with the surrounding area to hide imperfections. The healing option can alter texture slightly due to blending, whereas the clone stamp preserves the source texture as you paint, giving you precise replication.