Photoshop Basics Tutorials

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop! These tutorials are perfect for Photoshop beginners or anyone who just needs to refresh their skills, covering the essentials topics you need to know to get up to speed with Photoshop quickly! Use the links below to jump to lesson chapters and other popular topics, or scroll down for our latest Photoshop Basics tutorials!

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Lesson chapters

• 01. Getting started with Photoshop (8 lessons)
• 02. Getting your images into Photoshop (10 lessons)
• 03. Learning the Photoshop interface (10 lessons)
• 04. Zooming and navigating images (7 lessons)
• 05. How to resize images with Photoshop (8 lessons)
• 06. How to crop images in Photoshop (8 lessons)
• 07. Using layers in Photoshop (10 lessons)
• 08. How to make selections in Photoshop (17 lessons)

Popular links:

• Understanding layer masks
• How to use clipping masks in Photoshop
• Drawing and editing gradients
• Scale and resize images with smart objects
• Photoshop brushes

All of our Photoshop tutorials are now available to download as PDFs!

Latest Photoshop Basics tutorials

How to Copy Layer Effects in Photoshop

Learn how to quickly copy your layer effects and styles to other layers and layer groups in Photoshop!

Photoshop Layers Tip: How to Auto-Select Layers

Work faster in Photoshop by learning how to auto-select layers. This tutorial shows you how to auto-select single layers, multiple layers, and even layer groups!

How to Add Contact and Copyright Info to Images with Photoshop

Learn how to protect and promote your work online by adding contact and copyright details to your images with Photoshop!

Photoshop Layer Masks Advanced Tips and Tricks

Unlock the full power of Photoshop layer masks with over a dozen must-know tips and tricks. Learn how to copy, move, feather and fade layer masks, and more!

How to use Paint Symmetry in Photoshop CC 2019

Learn how to easily create fun, symmetrical artwork and designs using the new Paint Symmetry feature in Photoshop CC 2019!

How to use Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop CC 2019

Learn everything you need to know to remove unwanted objects and repair images using Content-Aware Fill and its powerful new features in Photoshop CC 2019!

Free Transform in Photoshop CC 2019 – New Features and Changes

Photoshop CC 2019 changes the way we use Free Transform to scale and transform images and text, and adds new features to speed up your workflow!

Photoshop CC 2019’s Type Changes – Live Type Previews and More

Learn all about Live Type Previews, the Type Tool’s new Auto-Select feature, and more improvements to how we add type and edit text in Photoshop CC 2019!

Place Images into Shapes with the New Frame Tool in Photoshop CC 2019

The new Frame Tool in Photoshop CC 2019 makes it easier than ever to place images into shapes! Learn how to draw frames, how to place images into your frames, how to swap images with other images, and more!

Preview Layer Blend Modes on the Fly in Photoshop CC 2019

Choosing layer blend modes in Photoshop is now easier than ever with blend mode live previews, a new feature in Photoshop CC 2019!

How to Crop Photos in Photoshop CC – Complete Guide

Our complete guide to cropping images in Photoshop includes how to use the Crop Tool, how to straighten images, crop photos to exact frame sizes, and more!

How to use Content-Aware Crop in Photoshop CC

Learn how content-aware cropping in Photoshop CC can add more room to your photos by filling empty space with matching detail!

Crop and Resize Photos to Match Frame Sizes with Photoshop CC

Learn how to easily crop and resize your photos to any frame size you need using the Crop Tool in Photoshop!

Using the Perspective Crop Tool in Photoshop

Learn how to crop your images and fix perspective distortions at the same time using the Perspective Crop Tool in Photoshop! For Photoshop CC and CS6.

How to Resize Images in Photoshop – Complete Guide

Learn everything you need to know about resizing images in Photoshop, including how to resize for print, for the web and more, in this complete learning guide!

How to Resize Pixel Art in Photoshop

Need to resize pixel art? Learn how to enlarge your artwork and keep those blocky shapes looking crisp and sharp with Photoshop!

The Truth About Image Resolution, File Size and the Web

Still think you need to lower the resolution of your images in Photoshop before uploading them to the web? Learn why it’s just not true, and why image resolution has no effect at all on file size or download speed!

How to Calculate Image Size in Photoshop

Learn how Photoshop calculates the file size of your image, why the image size changes as you change the number of pixels, and how easy it is to figure out the file size on your own!

How to Resize Images for Email and Photo Sharing with Photoshop

Learn how easy it is to resize photos for emailing to family and friends, and for sharing online, using the Image Size command in Photoshop!

How to Resize Images for Print with Photoshop

Learn everything you need to know to resize photos for print with Photoshop and get the highest quality prints every time!

Photoshop’s Image Size Command – Features and Tips

Learn all about Photoshop CC’s powerful Image Size command and how to get the most from its great image resizing features!

Pixels, Image Size and Image Resolution in Photoshop

Want the best results when resizing images in Photoshop? Start by learning all about pixels, image size and image resolution!

Photoshop Blend Modes Tips and Tricks

Blending images in Photoshop is easier than ever with these great blend mode tips and tricks! Includes a complete list of blend mode keyboard shortcuts!

Photoshop Crop Tool Tips and Tricks

Learn the Crop Tool essential tips and tricks to speed up your workflow when cropping images in Photoshop! For Photoshop CC and CS6.

How to Crop Images in Photoshop CC

Learn how to crop images, how to straighten images, and how to crop an image non-destructively using the Crop Tool in Photoshop CC. Complete step-by-step tutorial.

Best Way to Watermark Images in Photoshop CC

Learn the fastest and easiest way to add watermarks to your images using the power of linked smart objects in Photoshop!

Resize Images Without Losing Quality with Photoshop Smart Objects

Learn how to scale and resize images in Photoshop without losing quality using the power of smart objects, and why smart objects look so much better!

How To Merge Layers As Smart Objects In Photoshop

Learn the best way to merge layers in Photoshop by merging them as editable smart objects, and how smart objects let us work with merged layers non-destructively!

How To Copy Smart Objects In Photoshop

Learn how to copy a smart object in Photoshop, an essential skill for creating layouts and templates. You’ll learn the difference between the New Layer via Copy command and New Smart Object via Copy, and which one will give you the results you need!

How To Edit Smart Objects In Photoshop

Take advantage of one of Photoshop’s most powerful features by learning how to edit and replace the contents of a smart object!

How To Use Smart Filters In Photoshop

Still using Photoshop’s regular filters and damaging your images? Upgrade your skills to the power and freedom of editable, non-destructive Smart Filters!

How To Create Smart Objects In Photoshop

Learn how to open and place images, raw files and even Adobe Illustrator files into Photoshop as editable, non-destructive Smart Objects!

Three Ways To Blend Two Images In Photoshop

Learn three easy ways to blend two images together in Photoshop, including the layer opacity option, blend modes and layer masks!

How to use Select Subject in Photoshop CC 2018 for One-Click Selections

Learn how Select Subject in Photoshop CC 2018 lets you select people, animals and more with a single click, and how to refine your selections with Select and Mask!

Get Over 1000 More Brushes In Photoshop CC 2018

Learn how to download and install over 1000 amazing new brushes for Photoshop CC 2018 from award-winning illustrator and designer Kyle T. Webster!

How To Save Custom Brush Presets In Photoshop CC 2018

Learn how to easily save your Photoshop brushes as custom brush presets using the new Brushes panel in Photoshop CC 2018!

How To Restore Legacy Brushes In Photoshop CC 2018

Upgraded to Photoshop CC 2018 and can’t find the additional brush sets from earlier versions of Photoshop? Learn how to restore all of Photoshop’s missing brushes using the new Legacy Brushes set.

Clipping Masks in Photoshop

Learn how to use clipping masks in Photoshop! This step-by-step guide teaches you all about clipping masks, including how a clipping mask works, how to create clipping masks, and how to use them to control a layer’s visibility and fit images into shapes!

How To Resize An Image To Match Another In Photoshop

Need two images to share the same size? Learn a time-saving trick that lets you instantly resize one to match the width and height of the other!

Create A New Document The Same Size As An Open Document

Learn how to quickly create a new Photoshop document that matches the exact size (width, height and resolution) of your open document!

How To Choose Text Colors From Images In Photoshop

Add text to your images in Photoshop with creativity and style by learning how to choose colors for your type, or for individual letters in your text, directly from the image itself!

How To Access Refine Edge In Photoshop CC 2018

Not a fan of Select and Mask? Learn how to bring back the Refine Edge command in the latest version of Photoshop!

5 Ways To Move An Image Or Layer Between Photoshop Documents

Learn five easy ways to copy or move an image or layer from one Photoshop document to another, an essential skill for blending or compositing images.

Best Way To Enlarge Images In Photoshop CC 2018

Learn how to upscale an image without losing quality and while keeping detail and textures looking great using Preserve Details 2.0, a new feature in Photoshop CC 2018.

How To Find The Missing Curvature Pen Tool In Photoshop CC 2018

Upgraded to Photoshop CC 2018 but your Curvature Pen Tool is missing from the Toolbar? This tutorial shows you where to find it and how to easily add it to your Toolbar layout.

Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop CC 2018 – Drawing Paths Made Easy

Our step-by-step guide to learning how to draw paths and shapes with the new Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop CC 2018, and how to convert your paths into Shape layers, vector masks, and selections!

Rich Tool Tips In Photoshop CC 2018

Learn about Rich Tool Tips, a new feature in Photoshop CC 2018 that shows instructional video clips when you hover your mouse cursor over a tool in the Toolbar. You’ll also learn how to switch back to Photoshop’s traditional Tool Tips.

Complete Guide to Navigating Images in Photoshop

In Chapter 4 of our Photoshop Basics training series, you’ll learn everything you need to know to zoom, pan and navigate your images in Photoshop! For Photoshop CC and CS6.

Photoshop Image Navigation Tips Tricks and Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with this essential list of tips, tricks and shortcuts for navigating images in Photoshop! Covers basic image navigation commands, the Zoom Tool, Hand Tool, the Rotate View Tool and more!

Rotating The Canvas With The Rotate View Tool In Photoshop

Learn how the Rotate View Tool in Photoshop lets you easily rotate the view of an image, or of all open images at once, as you work! And take advantage of Photoshop’s “spring-loaded” tools for the best results!