How to Mirror an Image in Photoshop
Learn a fast and easy way to mirror an image in Photoshop and create fun symmetrical designs from virtually any photo!
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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!
Now updated for Photoshop CC 2019! Learn how to easily turn type into shiny gold with Photoshop using layer styles, a custom gold gradient and a brush!
Learn how to sharpen images fast with Photoshop’s High Pass filter, and how to find the best sharpening settings for your image!
Learn how to quickly place two related images side by side and combine them into a single composite image with Photoshop!
Learn how to quickly add a smile to your subject, or to improve an existing smile, with Photoshop and its easy-to-use Liquify filter!
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!
Get more from the Photo Filter by learning how to sample filter colors directly from your images!
Learn how to boost contrast and bring your images to life using simple blend modes and adjustment layers in Photoshop!
Learn how to spray paint text onto a wall or other background with Photoshop!
Learn step-by-step how to slice text in Photoshop, and how to keep your text editable even after you slice it!
Learn how to turn a new photo into an old, vintage photo with Photoshop and its powerful Camera Raw Filter. Now updated for Photoshop CC 2019.
Add a field of stars to your night skies with Photoshop! You’ll learn how to create stars in Photoshop, add a glow and color to the stars, and how to blend the stars with your image!
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!
Learn how to add a simple border around your photo with Photoshop CC and CS6.
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.