Which tool is used to duplicate pixels from one area onto another to fix defects?

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

Answer: (D)

Duplicating pixels from one area onto another is what the Clone Stamp Tool does. It lets you define a source area and then paint over a defect so the exact pixels from that source are stamped onto the target. This preserves texture and fine detail, making it ideal for fixing spots, scratches, or repeating patterns where a precise copy is needed.

The Healing Brush Tool also copies pixels, but it blends them to-match the surrounding texture and color, which is great for seamless corrections but not as exact a clone. The Spot Healing Brush Tool automates sampling from nearby pixels and blends automatically, which works well for small flaws but offers less control over the exact source area. The Brush Tool simply paints with the chosen color or grayscale without copying pixels from another part of the image.