pen tool
Bézier curve creator
The pen tool is a feature in graphics software for creating precise paths and shapes using anchor points and curves.
Unlike freehand drawing, it works by placing points that connect with straight or curved line segments: I used the pen tool to trace the logo.
Mastering the pen tool—especially its Bézier curves—is considered a rite of passage for digital designers.
- bezierMathematical curve formula
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- anchor pointFixed securing location
- curveSmooth, angleless line
- pathRoute for traveling
illustrator · vector · handle · node · click · drag · stroke · photoshop · draw · line work · outline · selection · smooth · corner · tangent · control point · tracing · shape
- digital artdigital art, render, 3D modeling, digital illustration, graphic design
- design softwarePhotoshop, InDesign, Figma, GIMP, CorelDRAW
- digital graphicspixel, vector, pixel art, bitmap, raster
- image editingPhotoshop, GIMP, Canva, Snapseed, Figma
- vector graphicsSVG, EPS, vector art, path, anchor point
- FlashAdobe Flash, ActionScript, movie clip, timeline, keyframe
drawing method
pen toolbrush tool
Image editor's painting function
freehand drawing · finger painting · scribble · watercolor brush
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