{"id":34781,"date":"2023-07-26T12:26:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T16:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/?p=34781"},"modified":"2023-09-08T13:35:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T17:35:01","slug":"how-to-use-live-gradients-in-photoshop-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/newsite\/basics\/how-to-use-live-gradients-in-photoshop-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Live Gradients in Photoshop 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Live gradients in Photoshop 2023 make drawing and editing gradients easier than ever. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to draw and edit a live gradient, save a custom gradient preset, apply a gradient to your image, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:12px;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/live-gradients-photoshop-tutorial-853.jpg\" alt=\"How to use live gradients in Photoshop tutorial\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"pdf-download-link\">Download PDF: <a href=\"\/?s2member_file_download=pdf\/photoshop-basics\/How_To_Use_Live_Gradients_In_Photoshop_2023.pdf&s2member_skip_confirmation\" title=\"Download PDF\">How to Use Live Gradients in Photoshop 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"author\">Written by Steve Patterson.<\/div>\n<p>In this tutorial, I show you how easy it is to draw and edit gradients using <strong>live gradients<\/strong> in Photoshop 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Live gradients are a huge improvement over Photoshop\u2019s traditional gradients, for a number of reasons. First is the new <strong>live preview<\/strong> of the gradient as we draw it. Second, live gradients are <strong>editable<\/strong> and <strong>non-destructive<\/strong>. And third, live gradients include new and intuitive <strong>on-canvas controls<\/strong> for adjusting the colors, the size, the angle of the gradient and more. So let\u2019s see how they work.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll start by showing you everything you need to know to draw and edit a live gradient, and then we\u2019ll look at a real world example of how you might use a gradient with your photo.<\/p>\n<h3>Which version of Photoshop do I need to use live gradients?<\/h3>\n<p>Live gradients were added to Photoshop in the May 2023 update.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adobe.com%2Fproducts%2Fphotoshop.html\" title=\"Get Adobe Photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get the latest Photoshop version here<\/a>. Or use the Creative Cloud Desktop app to make sure that your copy of Photoshop is up to date.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<p>Let's get started!<\/p>\n<p class=\"members-ad-top\"><a href=\"\/print-ready-pdfs\/\">Download all of our Photoshop tutorials as PDFs!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>The document setup<\/h3>\n<p>For this tutorial, I\u2019ve gone ahead and created a new document with a plain white background.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/new-photoshop-document.png\" alt=\"The original Photoshop document.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The original Photoshop document.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">How to draw a live gradient in Photoshop<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the steps for drawing a live gradient in Photoshop. Once we\u2019ve drawn the gradient, I\u2019ll show you how to edit the colors, the size, angle, opacity and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li><a href=\"\/photo-effects\/add-a-vignette-to-a-photo-with-photoshops-live-gradients\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Add a Vignette to a Photo with Live Gradients<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/photo-effects\/fade-an-image-to-color-in-photoshop-faster-with-live-gradients\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Fade an Image to Color with Live Gradients<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/basics\/find-missing-shapes-gradients-and-patterns-in-photoshop-cc-2020\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Find Photoshop's Missing Gradients, Patterns and Shapes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 1: Select the Gradient Tool<\/h3>\n<p>First select the <strong>Gradient Tool<\/strong> from the <a href=\"\/basics\/photoshop-tools-toolbar-overview\/\" title=\"Learn more about the tools and toolbar in Photoshop\">toolbar<\/a> (or press <strong>G<\/strong> on your keyboard).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/select-gradient-tool-in-photoshop.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Gradient Tool from the Photoshop toolbar.\" width=\"109\" height=\"193\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the Gradient Tool.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Set the gradient mode to Gradient<\/h3>\n<p>In the Options Bar, make sure the <strong>Gradient Mode<\/strong> (a new option) is set to <strong>Gradient<\/strong>. Choosing <strong>Classic gradient<\/strong> from the menu will draw a legacy gradient without any of the new live features.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-mode-option.png\" alt=\"The Gradient Mode option in the Options Bar.\" width=\"365\" height=\"133\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Gradient Mode option in the Options Bar.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Choose a gradient preset (optional)<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>color swatch<\/strong> next to the Gradient Mode displays the current gradient colors. By default, the gradient uses your Foreground and Background colors (black and white).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-color-swatch.png\" alt=\"The gradient color swatch.\" width=\"380\" height=\"114\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The gradient color swatch.<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ll show you how to choose your own custom colors after we draw the gradient. But Photoshop includes lots of <a href=\"\/basics\/find-missing-shapes-gradients-and-patterns-in-photoshop-cc-2020\/\" title=\"Learn how to find the missing gradients in Photoshop\">gradient presets<\/a> that we can choose from.<\/p>\n<p>To select a preset, click the color swatch to open the <strong>Gradient Preset picker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/open-gradient-preset-picker.png\" alt=\"Opening the Gradient Preset picker.\" width=\"382\" height=\"241\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Opening the Gradient Preset picker.<\/div>\n<p>Twirl open any of the themes (Blues, Purples, Pinks, and so on), then click on a preset\u2019s thumbnail.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll choose one from the Purples theme. Click outside the Gradient Preset picker to close it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/choosing-a-gradient-preset.png\" alt=\"Choosing a gradient preset.\" width=\"383\" height=\"234\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing a gradient preset.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 4: Choose a gradient style<\/h3>\n<p>Next to the Gradient Picker are the <strong>Gradient Style<\/strong> options. From left to right, we have <strong>Linear<\/strong>, <strong>Radial<\/strong>, <strong>Angle<\/strong>, <strong>Reflected<\/strong> and <strong>Diamond<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Linear and Radial are the styles we use the most. Linear draws the gradient in a straight line while Radial draws it outward in a circle. You can cycle through the styles from your keyboard using the <strong>left and right bracket keys<\/strong> ( <strong>[<\/strong> and  <strong>]<\/strong> ). <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll use Linear, which is selected by default. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-styles-icons.png\" alt=\"The Gradient Style icons.\" width=\"356\" height=\"109\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing Linear for the gradient style.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 5: Leave the other gradient options at their defaults<\/h3>\n<p>Still in the Options Bar, leave the <strong>Reverse<\/strong> option <strong>unchecked<\/strong> unless you want to reverse the gradient\u2019s direction and swap the colors. You can always reverse the gradient after you draw it, if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Also, leave the <strong>Dither<\/strong> option <strong>checked<\/strong>, which helps to reduce color banding.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-reverse-dither-options.png\" alt=\"The Reverse and Dither options for the live gradient in Photoshop.\" width=\"328\" height=\"110\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Reverse and Dither options.<\/div>\n<p>Finally, leave the <strong>Method<\/strong> option set to <strong>Perceptual<\/strong>, which displays colors in a way that matches how our eyes perceive colors. <strong>Linear<\/strong> is the most basic and displays color transitions in a simple straight line, while <strong>Classic<\/strong> matches how gradients appeared in previous Photoshop versions. <\/p>\n<p>In most cases, Perceptual is the best choice.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-method-perceptual.png\" alt=\"The Gradient Method choices.\" width=\"292\" height=\"138\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Gradient Method choices.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 6: Draw your gradient<\/h3>\n<p>Then to draw your live gradient, simply click in the document to set a starting point, keep your mouse button held down and drag away from that point. Photoshop displays a live preview of the gradient as you draw it. <\/p>\n<p>To draw the gradient in a straight horizontal or vertical line, hold the <strong>Shift<\/strong> key on your keyboard as you drag.<\/p>\n<p>Release your mouse button to complete the gradient.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/drawing-live-gradient-in-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing a live gradient across the canvas.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Drawing a live gradient across the canvas.<\/div>\n<p>In the Layers panel, notice that the live gradient appears on its own <strong>Gradient Fill<\/strong> layer which keeps the gradient separate and non-destructive.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/new-gradient-fill-layer.png\" alt=\"The Gradient Fill layer in the Layers panel.\" width=\"295\" height=\"262\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Gradient Fill layer in the Layers panel.<\/div>\n<p class=\"members-ad-top\"><a href=\"\/print-ready-pdfs\/\">Download all of our Photoshop tutorials as PDFs!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">Editing a live gradient using the on-canvas controls<\/h2>\n<p>A great feature of live gradients is that they remain editable even after we draw them. And the easiest way to edit a gradient is with the new <strong>on-canvas controls<\/strong>. Here\u2019s how to use them.<\/p>\n<h3>Scale<\/h3>\n<p>To adjust the scale (the size or length) of the gradient using the on-canvas controls, click and drag one of the round <strong>color stops<\/strong> on either end of the gradient.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/adjust-gradient-scale-on-canvas-controls.jpg\" alt=\"How to adjust the scale of a live gradient in Photoshop.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging a color stop to adjust the gradient scale.<\/div>\n<h3>Angle<\/h3>\n<p>You can also drag a color stop to rotate the gradient\u2019s angle. <\/p>\n<p>Hold <strong>Shift<\/strong> to rotate the angle in 15 degree increments.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/rotate-gradient-angle-on-canvas-controls.jpg\" alt=\"How to adjust the angle of a live gradient in Photoshop.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Rotating the gradient angle by dragging the color stop.<\/div>\n<h3>Position<\/h3>\n<p>To reposition the gradient on the canvas, click and drag the <strong>line<\/strong> that connects the color stops.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/adjust-gradient-position-on-canvas-controls.jpg\" alt=\"How to reposition a live gradient on the canvas in Photoshop using the on-canvas controls.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the line to repositon the gradient.<\/div>\n<h3>Midpoint<\/h3>\n<p>And to adjust the midpoint of the gradient, drag the <strong>diamond<\/strong> icon above the line.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/adjust-gradient-midpoint-on-canvas-controls.jpg\" alt=\"How to adjust the midpoint of a live gradient in Photoshop using the on-canvas controls.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the diamond to move the gradient midpoint.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>How to change a gradient color<\/h3>\n<p>To change a color, double-click on its color stop. I\u2019ll change the color on the left.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/change-existing-gradient-color.jpg\" alt=\"How to adjust the midpoint of a live gradient in Photoshop using the on-canvas controls.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Double-clicking on a color stop to change its color.<\/div>\n<p>Then choose a new color from the Color Picker. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/choose-new-gradient-color.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing a new gradient color from the Color Picker in Photoshop.\" width=\"804\" height=\"409\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Using the Color Picker to choose a new color.<\/div>\n<p>Or, while the Color Picker is open, you can click anywhere along the gradient to sample that color. <\/p>\n<p>Here I\u2019m sampling the purple color on the right, which temporarily makes both colors in the gradient the same.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/sample-color-from-gradient.jpg\" alt=\"Sampling a new gradient color from another color in the gradient.\" width=\"804\" height=\"466\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Sampling another color in the gradient.<\/div>\n<p>Then drag the <strong>Hue slider<\/strong> in the Color Picker to choose a slightly different color.<\/p>\n<p>Gradients often work best with colors that are fairly similar, with transitions that are more subtle, as opposed to using colors at opposite sides of the color wheel. <\/p>\n<p>Click OK to close the Color Picker when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/drag-hue-slider-color-picker.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the Hue slider in the Photoshop Color Picker to select a different but similar color for the gradient.\" width=\"804\" height=\"409\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the Hue slider to select a different but similar color.<\/div>\n<h3>How to add a new color to the gradient<\/h3>\n<p>To add a new color to the gradient, hover your mouse cursor just above or below the line at the spot where you want to add the new color. <\/p>\n<p>A <strong>plus sign<\/strong> will appear next to your cursor.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/add-new-color-stop.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the Hue slider in the Photoshop Color Picker to select a different but similar color for the gradient.\" width=\"800\" height=\"180\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Hovering the cursor just below the line to add a new color stop.<\/div>\n<p>Then click to add a new color stop at that location. <\/p>\n<p>Photoshop will use your current Foreground color as the new color, which in my case is black.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/new-color-stop-added.jpg\" alt=\"A third color is added to the live gradient, which Photoshop sets to the current Foreground color.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The new color stop is added and set to the current Foreground color.<\/div>\n<p>Double-click on the new color stop to choose a color from the Color Picker.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll choose white just to make it easy to see.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/choose-third-gradient-color.jpg\" alt=\"Using the Color Picker to set the third color in the live gradient to white.\" width=\"798\" height=\"406\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing white as the third color in the gradient.<\/div>\n<p>You can then drag the color stop along the line to reposition it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/reposition-third-color-stop.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the new color stop to change the location of the color in the live gradient.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the new color stop to change the location of the color.<\/div>\n<p>Or drag the diamond icons on either side of the new color stop to change the midpoint locations.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/drag-midpoint-markers.jpg\" alt=\"Adjusting the midpoint between two colors in the live gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging a diamond to adjust the midpoint between two colors.<\/div>\n<h3>How to delete a color from the gradient<\/h3>\n<p>To delete a color from the gradient, click on its color stop to select it. <\/p>\n<p>Then either drag the color stop away from the line until it disappears, or press the <strong>Delete<\/strong> key on your keyboard.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/click-color-stop-to-delete.jpg\" alt=\"Deleting a color stop by dragging it down and away from the line.\" width=\"800\" height=\"247\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Deleting a color stop by dragging it down and away from the line.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">Editing a live gradient from the Properties panel<\/h2>\n<p>Another way to edit a live gradient in Photoshop is from the <a href=\"\/basics\/using-the-enhanced-properties-panel-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more about the Properties panel in Photoshop\">Properties panel<\/a>. Here you\u2019ll find the same options that we can edit using the on-canvas controls, plus more.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Presets<\/h3>\n<p>Use the <strong>Presets<\/strong> option at the top of the Properties panel to choose a different gradient preset. <\/p>\n<p>Click the color swatch to open the Gradient Preset picker, twirl open a color theme and click on a thumbnail to choose a preset.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll reset my gradient back to the same preset from the Purples theme that I chose earlier in the Options Bar.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-presets-properties-panel.jpg\" alt=\"The gradient Presets option in the Properties panel in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"286\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Use the Presets option to choose a different gradient preset.<\/div>\n<h3>Style<\/h3>\n<p>Next we have the same <strong>Style<\/strong> options (Linear, Radial, Angle, Reflected, and Diamond) that we saw in the Options Bar, so you can change the style for your gradient after you draw it. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll leave mine set to Linear.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-styles-properties-panel.png\" alt=\"The gradient style options in the Properties panel in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"164\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The gradient style options in the Properties panel.<\/div>\n<h3>Angle<\/h3>\n<p>To adjust the <strong>angle<\/strong> of the gradient, you can enter a specific value, or click the arrow next to the value box and choose a preset angle. <\/p>\n<p>You can also click and drag across the word Angle to adjust the value using the <strong>scrubby slider<\/strong>. While dragging the scrubby slider, hold the <strong>Alt<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Option<\/strong> (Mac) key to adjust the value in smaller increments. Or hold <strong>Shift<\/strong> to adjust it in larger increments.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-angle-properties-panel.png\" alt=\"The gradient angle option in the Properties panel in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"163\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adjusting the gradient angle from the Properties panel.<\/div>\n<h3>Scale<\/h3>\n<p>Use the <strong>Scale<\/strong> option to adjust the size or length of the gradient, either by entering a specific value, clicking the arrow next to the value box and dragging the slider, or by clicking and dragging across the word Scale to adjust it using the scrubby slider.<\/p>\n<p>Again hold the <strong>Alt<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Option<\/strong> (Mac) key while dragging with the scrubby slider to adjust the scale in smaller increments, or the <strong>Shift<\/strong> key for larger increments.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-scale-properties-panel.png\" alt=\"The gradient scale option in the Properties panel in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"161\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adjusting the gradient scale from the Properties panel.<\/div>\n<h3>Reverse and Dither<\/h3>\n<p>Check the <strong>Reverse<\/strong> option in the Properties panel to reverse the direction of the gradient, which swaps the colors on the left and right sides.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/reverse-gradient-properties-panel.png\" alt=\"The Reverse option in the Properties panel in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"201\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Use Reverse to flip the direction of the gradient.<\/div>\n<p>And you can turn off <strong>Dither<\/strong> from the Properties panel, although I wouldn\u2019t recommend it unless you want color banding to be more obvious.\n<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-dither-properties-panel.png\" alt=\"The Reverse option in the Properties panel in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"129\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Leave Dither on for less color banding.<\/div>\n<h3>Choosing a Solid or Noise gradient<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Type<\/strong> option in the Properties panel allows us to switch from a <strong>Solid<\/strong> gradient (the more traditional look) to a <strong>Noise<\/strong> gradient.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-type-properties-panel.png\" alt=\"The Type option enables you to switch between a Solid and a Noise gradient in Photoshop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"158\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Use Type to switch between Solid and Noise gradients.<\/div>\n<p>Noise gradients use a random mix of colors to create more of a textured effect.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/noise-texture-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"An example of a noise gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">An example of a noise gradient.<\/div>\n<p>When Type is set to Noise, the following options appear:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li>Roughness<\/li>\n<li>Color Model<\/li>\n<li>Restrict Colors<\/li>\n<li>Add Transparency<\/li>\n<li>Randomize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Roughness<\/h3>\n<p>Roughness controls the smoothness of the noise. <\/p>\n<p>Lower values create smoother, softer variations with less contrast, as we see in the preview bar below the Roughness option.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/roughness-value-lower.jpg\" alt=\"An example of lowering the Roughness value to create a smoother noise gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"156\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Lowering the Roughness amount to smooth out the noise gradient.<\/div>\n<p>Higher Roughness values create a sharper, more obvious line pattern. The default value is 50 percent.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-roughness-value-higher.jpg\" alt=\"An example of increasing the Roughness value to create a sharper, more jagged noise gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"155\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Increasing the Roughness amount for a sharper, more abrupt noise gradient.<\/div>\n<h3>Color Model<\/h3>\n<p>Color Model lets you switch the noise gradient between RGB, HSB and LAB.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li><strong>RGB<\/strong> (the default model) displays colors as a random mix of red, green and blue values.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HSB<\/strong> creates a random mix of hue, saturation and brightness values.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LAB<\/strong> uses a random mix of lightness, \u201ca\u201d values (the range of colors between green and magenta) and \u201cb\u201d values (the range of colors between blue and yellow). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-color-model.jpg\" alt=\"The Color Model option for the noise gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"183\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Color Model changes the appearance of the colors in the noise gradient.<\/div>\n<p>You can then use the three <strong>sliders<\/strong> to limit the range of colors in the noise depending on your chosen color model.<\/p>\n<p>For example, with the color model set to HSB:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li>The <strong>H<\/strong> sliders can be used to limit the range of possible hues.<\/li>\n<li>Use the <strong>S<\/strong> sliders to limit the range of saturation values.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>B<\/strong> sliders limit the range of brightness values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/hsb-color-model.jpg\" alt=\"Using the Color Model sliders to limit the range of colors in the noise gradient.\" width=\"295\" height=\"191\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the S sliders to limit the saturation in the colors.<\/div>\n<h3>Restrict Colors and Add Transparency<\/h3>\n<p>Turn on <strong>Restrict Colors<\/strong> to prevent any of the colors in the noise gradient from becoming oversaturated. <\/p>\n<p>Or turn on <strong>Add Transparency<\/strong> to add random amounts of transparency across the gradient. <\/p>\n<p>You may need to scroll down in the Properties panel to find these options.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/restrict-colors-add-transparency.png\" alt=\"The Restrict Colors and Add Transparency options for the noise gradient in Photoshop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"292\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Click Randomize to generate a new noise gradient.<\/div>\n<h3>Randomize<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, click the <strong>Randomize<\/strong> button to regenerate the noise gradient with new random colors.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/randomize.png\" alt=\"The Randomize button for the noise gradient in Photoshop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"140\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Click Randomize to generate a new noise gradient.<\/div>\n<h3>Switching back to a Solid gradient<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases you\u2019ll want a traditional solid gradient, so I\u2019ll switch the type from Noise back to <strong>Solid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-type-solid.jpg\" alt=\"Changing the Type option for the gradient from Noise to Solid.\" width=\"295\" height=\"131\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the gradient type back to Solid.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Method<\/h3>\n<p>Method allows you to change the way colors are displayed in the gradient, and is the same as what we saw earlier in the Options Bar. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li><strong>Perceptual<\/strong> (the default) displays colors that look more natural.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Linear<\/strong> displays color transitions in a simple straight line.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic<\/strong> is how gradients were displayed in previous Photoshop versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most cases, leaving the method set to Perceptual is the best choice.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-method-properties-panel.png\" alt=\"Changing the Type option for the gradient from Noise to Solid.\" width=\"295\" height=\"164\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the gradient type back to Solid.<\/div>\n<h3>Smoothness<\/h3>\n<p>The Smoothness value controls the smoothness of the transition between colors in the gradient.<\/p>\n<p>To make it easier to see, I\u2019ll temporarily switch to the Black, White gradient preset.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/choose-black-white-gradient-preset.png\" alt=\"Changing the gradient to the Black, White preset in Photoshop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"207\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the gradient preset to Black, White.<\/div>\n<p>The default Smoothness value is 100 percent.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-smoothness-option-100percent.png\" alt=\"The Smoothness option for the gradient in Photoshop, set to 100 percent by default.\" width=\"295\" height=\"135\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Smoothness at the default 100 percent.<\/div>\n<p>And notice that at 100 percent, most of the transition between the colors happens closer to the middle. <\/p>\n<p>This creates a higher contrast gradient, which is usually what we want and is great for creating a <a href=\"\/photo-effects\/high-contrast-black-and-white\/\" title=\"Learn how to create an instant high contrast black and white photo in Photoshop\">high contrast black and white photo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-100-percent-smoothness.jpg\" alt=\"A black to white gradient in Photoshop with Smoothness set to 100 percent.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">High Smoothness values push most of the transition closer to the midpoint.<\/div>\n<p>If we lower the Smoothness to 0 percent:<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-smoothness-0-percent.png\" alt=\"Lowering the Smoothness value to 0 percent.\" width=\"295\" height=\"132\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Lowering the Smoothness value to 0 percent.<\/div>\n<p>The transition is more evenly spread out.<\/p>\n<p>It can be tough to spot the difference sometimes, but leaving Smoothness at 100 percent usually looks best.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-0-percent-smoothness.jpg\" alt=\"A black to white gradient in Photoshop with Smoothness set to 0 percent.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Low Smoothness values create more linear transitions.<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ll switch back to my Purples gradient preset.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/reselect-purples-gradient-preset.jpg\" alt=\"Changing the gradient colors back to the Purples preset.\" width=\"295\" height=\"254\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing back to the original gradient preset.<\/div>\n<h3>Editing the gradient colors<\/h3>\n<p>Below the Smoothness option is the main <strong>gradient preview bar<\/strong> showing the current gradient colors. <\/p>\n<p>Here we can edit the colors in much the same way that we did earlier using the on-canvas controls.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li>Double-click on a color swatch to choose a new color from the Color Picker.<\/li>\n<li>Click below the bar to add a new color stop, then double-click on it to change the color.<\/li>\n<li>Drag a color stop left or right to change its location in the gradient.<\/li>\n<li>Drag the diamond icon between two color stops to change the midpoint location.<\/li>\n<li>Delete a color stop by dragging it away from the preview bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-preview-bar-properties-panel.jpg\" alt=\"Adding and editing colors using the gradient preview bar in the Properties panel in Photoshop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"145\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding and editing colors using the gradient preview bar.<\/div>\n<p>If you moved the midpoint between two color stops and want to reset it back to the exact middle, click on its <strong>diamond<\/strong> icon to select it, then set the <strong>Location<\/strong> value to <strong>50 percent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/reset-gradient-midpoint-location.jpg\" alt=\"The Location value in the Properties panel sets the midpoint location of the gradient.\" width=\"295\" height=\"167\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Use Location to set a specific midpoint value.<\/div>\n<h3>Adding opacity to the gradient<\/h3>\n<p>To add transparency to a live gradient, we can\u2019t use the on-canvas controls. Instead we need to use the <strong>Opacity controls<\/strong> in the Properties panel. You may need to twirl open the Opacity controls to view them.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-opacity-controls-properties-panel.png\" alt=\"The opacity controls for the live gradient in the Properties panel in Photoshop.\" width=\"296\" height=\"202\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The gradient opacity controls in the Properties panel.<\/div>\n<p>Below the preview bar is an <strong>opacity stop<\/strong> on either end of the gradient (similar to a color stop). <\/p>\n<p>Click on a stop to select it. I\u2019ll select the one on the left.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/select-opacity-stop.png\" alt=\"Selecting an opacity stop for the live gradient in the Properties panel.\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking on an opacity stop.<\/div>\n<p>Then to add transparency at that location, either:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li>Enter a specific value into the Opacity option, or<\/li>\n<li>Click the arrow next to the value and drag the slider, or<\/li>\n<li>Click and drag across the word Opacity to adjust it using the scrubby slider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I\u2019ll lower the opacity for the left side of the gradient to 0 percent.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/lower-opacity-0-percent.png\" alt=\"Lowering the opacity of the left color in the live gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"165\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Making the left side of the gradient transparent.<\/div>\n<p>Notice that the left side now appears white on the canvas. But that\u2019s because it\u2019s transparent, and the white is from the Background layer below it showing through.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-left-side-transparent.jpg\" alt=\"The white from the Background layer is showing through the transparancy in the gradient.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The white from the Background layer is showing through the transparancy in the gradient.<\/div>\n<p>If I turn off the Background layer in the Layers panel:<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/add-more-opacity-stops.jpg\" alt=\"Turning off the Background layer in the Layers panel in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"162\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning off the Background layer.<\/div>\n<p>We see the transparency, indicated by the checkerboard pattern. <\/p>\n<p>So I now have a gradient that runs from transparent on the left to purple on the right.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/transparent-to-purple-gradient.jpg\" alt=\"Turning off the Background layer reveals the transparency in the gradient.\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning off the Background layer reveals the transparency.<\/div>\n<p>You can click below the opacity preview bar to add more opacity stops, drag to reposition them, set the opacity for each stop separately, or drag the diamond icon between two opacity stops to adjust the midpoint.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/add-more-opacity-stops.jpg\" alt=\"Adding more opacity stops to the live gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"295\" height=\"162\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding more opacity stops to the gradient.<\/div>\n<p>To delete an opacity stop, either drag it away from the preview bar until it disappears, or click to select it and then click the <strong>trash bin<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/delete-opacity-stop.jpg\" alt=\"Clicking the trash bin to delete the selected opacity stop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"192\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the trash bin to delete the selected opacity stop.<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ll reset the opacity for the left stop back to 100 percent.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/reset-opacity.png\" alt=\"Resetting the opacity of the live gradient to 100 percent in Photoshop.\" width=\"298\" height=\"166\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Resetting the opacity on the left to 100 percent.<\/div>\n<h3>Reset Alignment<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Reset Alignment<\/strong> button in the <strong>Quick Actions<\/strong> section will realign the gradient to the canvas. <\/p>\n<p>This resets the gradient angle to 90 degrees and stretches the gradient across the canvas from top to bottom.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/reset-alignment.png\" alt=\"The Reset Alignment button for the live gradient in Photoshop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"172\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Reset Alignment button.<\/div>\n<h3>How to save a custom gradient preset<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, to save a gradient with your custom colors, click the <strong>Save Preset<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/save-preset-button.png\" alt=\"How to save a gradient preset in Photoshop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"129\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Save Preset button.<\/div>\n<p>Give the new preset a name. I\u2019ll name mine <q>Transparent to Purple<\/q>. <\/p>\n<p>Then click OK to save it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/name-new-gradient-preset.jpg\" alt=\"Naming the new gradient preset, then clicking OK to save it in Photoshop.\" width=\"526\" height=\"122\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Naming the new gradient preset, then clicking OK to save it.<\/div>\n<p>Once the gradient is saved, open the Gradient Preset picker, either in the Options Bar or at the top of the Properties panel.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/open-gradient-presets-picker.jpg\" alt=\"Opening the Gradient Preset picker in the Properties panel in Photoshop.\" width=\"295\" height=\"199\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Opening the Gradient Preset picker.<\/div>\n<p>Then scroll down below the default themes and you\u2019ll find your new custom preset at the bottom.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/new-gradient-preset-added.jpg\" alt=\"The Properties panel showing the saved gradient preset.\" width=\"295\" height=\"255\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The saved gradient preset.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">Example: Using a live gradient with an image<\/h2>\n<p>And that\u2019s everything you need to know to draw, edit and save live gradients in Photoshop.<\/p>\n<p>So let\u2019s look at an example of how you might use a live gradient with your photo.<\/p>\n<p>For this part of the tutorial, I\u2019ll use <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fstock.adobe.com%2Fimages%2Felegant-woman-dancing-on-water-sunset-and-silhouette%2F135264338\" title=\"View this image on Adobe Stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this image<\/a> from Adobe Stock, and I\u2019ll use a live gradient to quickly change and enhance the colors.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/original-photo.jpg\" alt=\"The original photo from Adobe Stock\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The original photo.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Selecting the Gradient Tool<\/h3>\n<p>First I\u2019ll select the Gradient Tool from the toolbar.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/select-gradient-tool-in-photoshop.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Gradient Tool from the Photoshop toolbar.\" width=\"109\" height=\"193\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the Gradient Tool.<\/div>\n<h3>Choosing a gradient preset<\/h3>\n<p>Then in the Options Bar, I\u2019ll click the color swatch to open the Gradient Preset picker and I\u2019ll choose a preset from the Reds theme.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/choose-gradient-preset-2.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting a gradient preset.\" width=\"471\" height=\"238\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting a gradient preset.<\/div>\n<h3>Choosing a gradient style<\/h3>\n<p>Since we\u2019ve only looked at linear gradients so far, this time I\u2019ll set the gradient style to <strong>Radial<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/choose-radial-gradient-style.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the Radial gradient style.\" width=\"351\" height=\"113\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Radial gradient style.<\/div>\n<h3>Drawing the initial live gradient<\/h3>\n<p>Then I\u2019ll click on the image and drag out an initial gradient. <\/p>\n<p>Since the style is set to Radial, the gradient appears in a circle extending outward from the starting point.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/draw-radial-live-gradient.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing a radial live gradient in the Photoshop document.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Drawing the radial gradient.<\/div>\n<h3>Changing the gradient\u2019s blend mode<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s an obvious problem. The gradient is blocking the image from view. So to fix that, I need to change the gradient\u2019s <strong>blend mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In the Layers panel, the gradient appears on a new Gradient Fill layer above the image. So with the Gradient Fill layer selected, I\u2019ll change its blend mode from Normal to <strong>Soft Light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/change-gradiet-fill-layer-blend-mode.png\" alt=\"Changing the Gradient Fill layer\u2019s blend mode to Soft Light.\" width=\"296\" height=\"243\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the Gradient Fill layer\u2019s blend mode to Soft Light.<\/div>\n<p>And now the colors from the gradient are blending with the image. <\/p>\n<p>The Soft Light blend mode also enhances contrast, making the effect really pop.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-soft-light-blend-mode.jpg\" alt=\"The gradient colors blend with the image after changing the blend mode.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The gradient colors blend with the image after changing the blend mode.<\/div>\n<h3>Adjusting the live gradient<\/h3>\n<p>Since we\u2019re working with a live gradient, all of the gradient properties remain editable.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I can reposition the gradient by dragging the line that connects the color stops. Or since this is a radial gradient, I can also drag the color stop in the center.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/reposition-live-gradient.jpg\" alt=\"Repositioning the center of the live gradient.\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Repositioning the center of the live gradient.<\/div>\n<p>Or I could scale and resize the gradient by dragging the color stop on the outer edge.<\/p>\n<p>I could also change the colors by double-clicking on a color stop, or add a new color stop by clicking just above or below the line. And I could drag the color stops to reposition the colors or drag the diamonds to adjust the midpoints. <\/p>\n<p>But in this case, I like the colors the way they are.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/scale-live-gradient.jpg\" alt=\"Scaling the radial gradient.\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Scaling the radial gradient.<\/div>\n<h3>How to hide or show the on-canvas controls<\/h3>\n<p>To hide the on-canvas controls and get a better view of the image, just select any other tool in the toolbar. I\u2019ll select the Move Tool.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/select-move-tool.png\" alt=\"Selecting a different tool to hide the on-canvas controls.\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting a different tool to hide the on-canvas controls.<\/div>\n<p>And now we see how the gradient looks without the on-canvas controls in the way.<\/p>\n<p>To bring the on-canvas controls back, reselect the Gradient Tool (and make sure the Gradient Fill layer is active in the Layers panel).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/image-live-gradient-applied.jpg\" alt=\"Viewing the gradient effect with the on-canvas controls hidden.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Viewing the gradient effect with the on-canvas controls hidden.<\/div>\n<h3>Lowering the opacity of the gradient<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, if the gradient colors are too strong, simply lower the Gradient Fill layer\u2019s <strong>opacity<\/strong> in the Layers panel. I\u2019ll lower it to 60 percent.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/gradient-fill-layer-blend-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Lowering the opacity of the Gradient Fill layer.\" width=\"295\" height=\"234\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Lowering the Gradient Fill layer\u2019s opacity.<\/div>\n<p>Here once again is the photo with the original colors.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/original-image-again.jpg\" alt=\"Lowering the opacity of the Gradient Fill layer.\" width=\"799\" height=\"536\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The photo with the original colors.<\/div>\n<p>And here is the final result after lowering the opacity of the gradient.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/basics\/2023\/live-gradients\/image-enhanced-live-gradient-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"A gradient color effect created using Live Gradients in Photoshop\" width=\"799\" height=\"536\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The final  gradient color effect.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-bottom { width:300px; padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px; }\n<\/style><div align=\"center\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- 300x250 page bottom responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-bottom\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2879809098\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n\t data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p>And there we have it! That\u2019s how to use live gradients in the latest version of Photoshop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Photoshop Gradient Tutorials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li><a href=\"\/photo-editing\/how-to-color-grade-images-in-photoshop-with-gradient-maps\/\" title=\"Learn more\">How to color grade images using gradient maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/photo-effects\/high-contrast-black-and-white\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Instant high contrast black and white photos with gradient maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/photoshop-text\/text-effects\/how-to-warp-a-gradient-in-text-with-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">How to warp a gradient inside text<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/basics\/find-missing-shapes-gradients-and-patterns-in-photoshop-cc-2020\/\" title=\"How to extend an image with Generative Fill\">Find the missing gradients, patterns and shapes in Photoshop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don't forget, all of my Photoshop tutorials are now available to <a href=\"\/print-ready-pdfs\/\" title=\"Learn more\">download as PDFs<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"members-ad\"><a href=\"\/print-ready-pdfs\/\">Get all of our Photoshop tutorials as PDFs!<\/a> Download them today!<\/div><br \/>\n<div align=\"center\" style=\"padding-top:16px; padding-bottom:16px;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/adobe-creative.prf.hn\/creative\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/creativeref:1011l90368\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Live Gradients in Photoshop 2023 make drawing and editing gradients easier than ever. 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