How do I move a selection in Photoshop from one image to another?

You can move a selection in Photoshop from one image to another by copying and pasting. Here's how to do it, based on the provided information:

Steps to Move a Selection Between Images

The process involves using Photoshop's copy and paste functionalities:

Make a selection: In the first image (the source image), use a selection tool (like the Rectangular Marquee, Lasso, or Magic Wand) to select the area you want to move.
Copy the selection: Once you've made your selection, use the copy command. You can do this in a few ways:
- Go to Edit > Copy from the menu.
- Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
Switch to the target image: Open the second image (the destination image) where you want to paste the selection. Make sure that the image is open and is the active window in Photoshop.
Paste the selection: Paste the copied selection onto your target image:
- Go to Edit > Paste from the menu.
- Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

When you paste, the selection appears as a new layer in the target image. This allows you to move, transform, and edit it without affecting the original image layer.
You can use Edit > Paste Special to have more control over how the selection is pasted. This can include options like "Paste in Place" to paste into the same coordinates as the original image, or "Paste as Pixels" to create a rasterized image from the selection.
If the selection is too large or small for the target image, use Edit > Free Transform after pasting to resize and rotate as needed.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly move selections between Photoshop images, facilitating a variety of compositing and editing tasks.