How to Color Grade Images in Photoshop with Gradient Maps
Give your photos a more cinematic look by learning how to color grade images in Photoshop using gradient maps!
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Give your photos a more cinematic look by learning how to color grade images in Photoshop using gradient maps!
Learn step-by-step how to fade an image to black, white or any color background with Photoshop! Perfect for adding space for text or to blend an image with a design.
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!
Learn an easy way to convert a full color photo to a single color with this simple monochromatic color effect in Photoshop!
Learn how to add canvas space and a drop shadow to an image in Photoshop to create a simple but stylish photo border.
Learn how to fill the top half and bottom half of your text with different colors in Photoshop using gradients!
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 turn any photo into a pencil sketch with Photoshop, plus three easy ways to add color to your sketch!
Learn how to place multiple images in text with Photoshop by splitting a word into individual letters and placing a different image in each letter!
Dust off those classic red and blue 3D glasses and learn how to create a retro 3D text effect with Photoshop!
Learn all the reasons why adjustment layers in Photoshop are a better and more flexible way to edit your images than Photoshop’s standard image adjustments.
Learn how to add rain to your photos without getting your camera wet by creating the rain effect in Photoshop!
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!
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 create a popular long shadow text effect where the shadow from your letters extends right off the background!
Learn how to add multiple strokes around your text in Photoshop using layer effects, and how to save the strokes as a layer style preset!
Learn how layer effects make it easy to add transparent text effects to your image! Works with any version of Photoshop.
Learn how to quickly open multiple images into the same Photoshop document and have each image appear on its own separate layer!
Learn a fast and easy way to mirror an image in Photoshop and create fun symmetrical designs from virtually any photo!
Learn how to brighten those stormy skies by adding a colorful rainbow to your image in the latest version of Photoshop!
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!
Make your image look like it was painted on canvas with this easy photo border effect!
Why choose a single eye color when you can choose every color in the rainbow! Learn how to give someone rainbow colored eyes with Photoshop CC 2020!
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 to place an image inside a shape, and how to move the shape to a new background, in the latest version of Photoshop!
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 step-by-step how to turn your images into a fun vertical photo collage with Photoshop!
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!
Learn how Photoshop’s Smart Sharpen filter lets you sharpen images like the pros, and why Smart Sharpen is the better choice over Unsharp Mask.
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 sharpen images with the easiest and most oddly-named sharpening filter in Photoshop, Unsharp Mask!