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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Learn how to use the improved Object Selection Tool in Photoshop 2022, along with its brand new Object Finder, to quickly select people, animals and other objects in your image just by hovering your mouse cursor over them!
Learn how to set Photoshop as your default app for opening JPEG images, PNG files and more in Microsoft’s new Windows 11.
Learn how easy it is to draw a perfect 5 point star, or 5 sided star, in Photoshop. And how to save the star as a custom shape so you won’t need to draw it again.
Learn the difference between opening an image and placing an image in Photoshop, and why one is perfect for blending two images together!
Want to open images into Photoshop just by double-clicking on them? Here’s how to make Photoshop your default image editor in Windows 10 and macOS!
Photoshop’s classic gradients, patterns and shapes from previous versions, and most of the new patterns and shapes, are hidden by default. Here’s where to find them in Photoshop 2021!
Learn how to crop images, how to straighten images, and how to crop an image non-destructively using the Crop Tool in Photoshop!
Not sure if you’re running the latest version of Photoshop? Learn how easy it is to keep Photoshop up to date using the Adobe Creative Cloud app!
Tired of cropping your images as rectangles and squares? Learn how to easily crop an image into a circle with Photoshop!
Learn all about Photoshop’s tools and the toolbar, including a complete summary of all 70 tools available as of Photoshop 2021!
Learn the basics of drawing shapes using the shape tools in Photoshop, including everything that’s new with shapes in Photoshop 2021!
Learn about all the new features added to the enhanced Properties panel in Photoshop CC 2020, and why it’s quickly becoming a one-stop shop for the options you need the most!
Learn the difference between the Select Subject and Remove Background commands in Photoshop and how to use them to remove backgrounds from your photos!
Learn how the powerful and improved Select Subject command in Photoshop CC 2020 lets you instantly select people, animals and more with a single click!
Learn how to quickly open multiple images into the same Photoshop document and have each image appear on its own separate layer!
Learn how to create your own rainbow gradient in Photoshop, how to save it as a rainbow gradient preset, and how to quickly add your rainbow colors to images and text!
Get up to speed with the latest features, updates and changes to Free Transform in Photoshop. Now updated for Photoshop CC 2020.
Learn how to scale, rotate, flip, skew and distort images using Free Transform in Photoshop CC 2020!
Learn how to remove unwanted objects or repair missing detail in your images with the powerful and improved Content-Aware Fill workspace in Photoshop CC 2020!
Learn how the new Shapes panel in Photoshop CC 2020 makes drawing custom shapes easier than ever, and where to find hundreds of new shapes now included with Photoshop!
Adding gradients to images, shapes and type is now faster and easier than ever with the new Gradients panel in Photoshop CC 2020.
Learn all about the new Gradients panel in Photoshop CC 2020, the amazing new gradient presets now included with Photoshop, and how to create, edit and save your own gradients and gradient sets!
Learn how to turn photos into color swatches by sampling colors directly from images, and how to save your colors as custom swatch sets, in the latest version of Photoshop CC!
Learn how the improved Swatches panel in Photoshop CC 2020 makes it easy to drag and drop colors directly into your document.
Learn how to save your work as a cloud document in Photoshop CC 2020 so you can keep working on any PC, Mac or iPad where you’re logged in to the Creative Cloud!
Learn how to warp images like never before with the improved and enhanced Warp Tool in Photoshop CC 2020!
Want to erase with the same Photoshop brush you’re painting with? Learn two easy ways to instantly turn your brush into an eraser, including a brand new way in Photoshop CC 2020!
Learn how to use Photoshop’s newest selection tool that lets you quickly select people, animals or other objects in your photos just by dragging around them!
Everything you need to know to add and edit layer effects and layer styles in Photoshop CC 2020, including a look at CC 2020’s new layer style presets, gradients, patterns and more!
Learn secret, pro-level tips and tricks to use with Photoshop’s brushes and the Brush Tool, including the best ways to change your brush size, choose brush colors, switch between brush blend modes, and more!
Learn all the ways to open images in Photoshop, including how to use the new Home Screen and the difference between opening JPEG and raw files!
Everything you need to know to create new documents and begin your adventure in the latest version of Photoshop!
Want to avoid overwriting and losing your original images when working in Photoshop? Keep them safe with these simple but important tips!
Classic Free Transform is back in Photoshop CC 2019! Learn how to restore the original Free Transform behavior with the new Use Legacy Free Transform option!
Need to merge layers in Photoshop? Don’t flatten the image and lose all your work. Learn how to merge a copy of your existing layers onto a separate layer!
Learn how to quickly copy your layer effects and styles to other layers and layer groups in Photoshop!
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!
Learn how to protect and promote your work online by adding contact and copyright details to your images with Photoshop!
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!
Learn how to easily create fun, symmetrical artwork and designs using the new Paint Symmetry feature in Photoshop CC 2019!
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!
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!
Choosing layer blend modes in Photoshop is now easier than ever with blend mode live previews, a new feature in Photoshop CC 2019!
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!
Learn how content-aware cropping in Photoshop CC can add more room to your photos by filling empty space with matching detail!
Learn how to easily crop and resize your photos to any frame size you need using the 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.
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!
Need to resize pixel art? Learn how to enlarge your artwork and keep those blocky shapes looking crisp and sharp with Photoshop!
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!