Which tool quickly creates a selection around a subject?

The Quick Selection Tool is designed specifically for creating selections around a subject quickly and efficiently. This tool works by allowing the user to click and drag over the area of the subject they want to select. As you move the cursor, the tool automatically detects edges and expands the selection, adapting to the contours of the subject. This feature makes it particularly useful for selecting complex shapes or subjects with intricate details without needing to make precise, manual adjustments.

The efficiency of the Quick Selection Tool is especially beneficial when working with images that contain fine details or intricate backgrounds, as it saves time compared to more manual selection methods. The tool can be fine-tuned by adjusting brush sizes or using the “Add to selection” and “Subtract from selection” capabilities, further enhancing its versatility.

In contrast, other selection tools like the Polygonal Lasso Tool and the Magnetic Lasso Tool require more manual input or precision, which can be time-consuming and less efficient for quick selections. The Brush Tool, while useful for painting and editing, does not serve the purpose of creating selections and is thus not applicable in this context.