The Pen tool in Adobe Photoshop is used to create precise paths that can be used to make selections, masks, or create vector shapes. The Pen tool allows you to create straight lines and curves by placing anchor points on the image. Each anchor point can have up to two control handles that can be used to adjust the curvature of the line segment between the point and the next one.
When you use the Pen tool to create a path, it is initially just a set of anchor points and control handles, but it can be turned into a selection or a vector shape by going to the Paths panel and clicking the appropriate button. You can also use the Path Selection tool to move, adjust or select the anchor points.
The Pen tool can be used in combination with other tools, such as the Direct Selection tool, which allows you to select and adjust individual control handles, and the Add Anchor Point tool, which allows you to add more anchor points to a path.
In summary, The Pen tool is a powerful and versatile tool that allows for precision and flexibility in creating paths for various tasks, such as creating selections and vector shapes and can be used with other tools in Photoshop for even greater control.
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