How to use the Magnetic Lasso Tool in Photoshop

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The handy Magnetic Lasso Tool enables you to make selections that snap onto the object you're trying to select. Get to grips with Width, Contrast, and Frequency controls for perfect selections with the easy-to-follow Photoshop tutorial above.

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Craig Stewart is a writer, SEO strategist and content marketer, and is a former editor of Creative Bloq. Craig has written about design, typography, tech and football for publications including Creative Bloq, T3, FourFourTwo and DSG, and he has written a book on motoring for Haynes. When he's not writing, you'll usually find Craig under his old car learning about DIY repairs the hard way.