7 Easy Ways To Troubleshoot The Brush Tool In Photoshop

If the brush tool suddenly stops working, it can really slow down your editing process. Luckily, you can troubleshoot and fix the problem in just a few seconds using any of these 7 troubleshooting methods outlined in this tutorial. If your brush tool isn't working because:

- The brush tool cursor has disappeared
- Your brush tool isn't visible
- The brush tool won't paint your selected color
- Your layer isn't editable
- You can only select white, grey, or black

Or other possibilities, then this tutorial will have you covered. Now you can learn how to fix the brush tool in less than a minute the next time it stops working.
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[soknarith]

I watch your video only 5 second and I solve my problem. It mean a lots to me. Thank you so much Brendan

[wolfmanj]

Thank you!!! Great Job. You got a new Subscriber. This is what all tutorials should be like. Straight to the point, clear, concise and with great instructions! This should be template for all Youtube problem solving videos! Thank you once again!

[indyaudrey]

Thank you for your clear explanations. I have a problem with my brush when using the layer mask. It erases at an angle. I would really like some help with this if you can. Thank you so much.

[DanielaBunu]

Hi Brendan, thank you for this tutorial. I am very good with photoshop, but suddenly today I had unknown problems with the brush tool and it drives me crazy… Alone for the Reset Tool option was worth it to watch the video till the end. Thank you! 🙏🏼

[celia]

Thank you for addressing brush issues... Twice now I have had to reset the brush tool... when I was teaching this subject several years ago I never had this problem, so I'm very glad I found you.

[YonnBurgos]

Wow man! I'm glad I found your tutorial! Thank you very much! It helped me to get my brush work back again :)

[griffguitarist]

Was watching your tutorial on creating light, had a brush issue so searched it up which brought me to here. 2 things learnt from the same person in a row is an immediate subscribe!

[OjanMusic]

In my case you just had to quit and re-open photoshop. You missed that one, bro ;)

[bre]

YESSS thank youu it was driving me crazy!

[zebeddy]

Bloody genius. I'm new to PS and have spent a day trying to work out why my brush suddenly stopped working. Looked ay dozen of videos you yours finally gave me the answer clearly and concisely. Thank you :)

[IllusionSmile]

Hi Brandon, thank you for the tips, but I am still facing problems with using the brush in Quick mode for changing the background. When I select a solid colour very often you can see where the brush painted over the initially selected background area by Photoshop, because the background becomes lighter there. The application of the brush over that area is visible then. How do I solve this?

[algylongworth]

Thank you for the tutorials. Unfortunatly I have tried all of your sugestions including reseting all tools. Since they upgraded to 2022 my brush will not work at all. Any idea why?

[tomaandrei]

My man here just saved me so much time, thx <3

[Karna.Tjahyana_ID]

Thanks for the tutorials, really helpful. 👍

[nategrady]

This has been driving me nuts learning PS, you explained everything exactly how I needed to hear it thank you! Great video still 2 years later

[nicolegreazel]

Great tips! However, my brush tool still isn't working. I have a new hue/saturation level created and usually I can change the color of things with that. But for some reason, it still isn't working after resetting and checking the opacity.

[Tweetj]

Thanks so much. I spent 2 hrs trying to figure out why my brush was not working with my layer masks and all I had to do was reset the Brush tool. SMDH!!! THANK

[vikramdas]

Thanks mate.. Thanks a lot.. tomorrow is my submission and I was so stressed due to the issue.. you saved the day 🥰🙏🏻

[duncanleonard]

Solved the problem very quickly. Thank you Brendan!

[touchofsound]

Thank you, great job, keep it up bro.