Polygonal Lasso Tool

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Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP
Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP

How to use the polygon lasso tool

1

Upload an image

Use the form above to load an image. Click the 'Upload image' button, copy and paste or drag and drop an image into the uploader.

2

Select

Click points in the workspace to draw lines that form the straight edges of the polygon selection.

3

Edit

Continue editing with the polygon selection.

Learn More About
the Polygonal Lasso Tool

1. About the Polygonal Lasso Tool

The polygonal lasso tool allows you to make selections in your image that are bounded by straight edges. This can be useful for selecting areas with multiple straight edges. Upload an image from your computer and use the polygonal lasso tool to create selections as needed.

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2. How the Polygonal Lasso Works

The polygonal lasso tool works by allowing you to create selections with multiple straight edges. You click points in your image to form the vertices of the polygon selection, and lines are drawn between the points to form the edges. This allows you to select areas of your image that have irregular shapes with straight edges.

2.1 Choosing the Polygonal Lasso

To choose the polygonal lasso tool, look for the lasso icon in your image editing software's toolbar. Click on it to activate the tool, and adjust the settings as needed to create the desired polygonal selection in your image effectively.

2.2 Creating a Polygonal Selection

To create a polygonal selection, click points in your image to form the vertices of the polygon. Lines will be drawn between the points to form the edges of the selection. To complete the selection, click the starting point or double click to close the selection on the last point.