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!
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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!
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!
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!
Take advantage of one of Photoshop’s most powerful features by learning how to edit and replace the contents of a smart object!
Still using Photoshop’s regular filters and damaging your images? Upgrade your skills to the power and freedom of editable, non-destructive Smart Filters!
Learn how to open and place images, raw files and even Adobe Illustrator files into Photoshop as editable, non-destructive Smart Objects!
Learn how to turn your photos into fun, colorful twirl art effects in Photoshop using Smart Filters and layer blend modes!
Learn not only how to place an image in text with Photoshop, but how to instantly place the same image in two, three or more Type layers at once!
Learn three easy ways to blend two images together in Photoshop, including the layer opacity option, blend modes and layer masks!
Create a colorful overlapping letters text effect in Photoshop, with colors that blend together where the letters overlap! You’ll learn how to convert text into shapes, how to move letters to separate layers, how to use blend modes, and more!
Learn how to easily blend text into clouds with Photoshop, as if your text is floating in the sky! We’ll create the effect using Photoshop’s Blending Options, and when we’re done, you’ll know how to blend text into any image or background you like!
Learn how to easily place text behind an object with Photoshop! Create the same classic effect that’s used everywhere you look, from magazine covers to movie posters!
Learn how to download and install over 1000 amazing new brushes for Photoshop CC 2018 from award-winning illustrator and designer Kyle T. Webster!
Learn how to easily save your Photoshop brushes as custom brush presets using the new Brushes panel in Photoshop CC 2018!
Using Photoshop CC 2020 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 Legacy Brushes set.
Learn how to remove acne and skin blemishes in Photoshop! This step-by-step guide shows you how to use the Spot Healing Brush to quickly clear up pimples and remove minor blemishes, leaving healthy looking skin in its place!
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!
Learn how to change eye color in Photoshop using a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer! Whether you know which eye color you need or you just want to play around and experiment, Photoshop makes changing eye color easy, fast and fun!
Teeth looking yellow and dull in your photos? Learn step by step how to whiten teeth and brighten smiles with Photoshop!
Learn how to improve your portraits by giving your subject beautifully smooth skin with Photoshop!
In this Photo Effects tutorial, learn how to easily turn any photo into a pattern of solid-colored dots with Photoshop!
Learn how to make a repeating candy cane pattern in Photoshop and how to turn letters into shiny, sugary, delicious candy cane holiday treats!
Learn how to easily create a realistic pointillism effect in Photoshop by turning your images into paintings of colored dots using the Pointillize filter, Smart Filters and layer blend modes.
Learn how to add a realistic water reflection to an image in Photoshop complete with water ripples! Our step-by-step guide!
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!
Learn how to quickly create a new Photoshop document that matches the exact size (width, height and resolution) of your open document!
Need to add text to an image but there’s no good place to put it? Try adding it as transparent text! Learn how to easily create a transparent text area in Photoshop and turn your type into a frame for your subject!
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!
Not a fan of Select and Mask? Learn how to bring back the Refine Edge command in the latest version of Photoshop!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Learn how to easily turn a photo into a watercolor painting, and how to keep the effect fully editable, using Smart Filters and blend modes in Photoshop.
Learn how to turn a new photo into an old fashioned, vintage photo with Adobe Lightroom! Once you know the steps, you can easily create the exact same vintage photo effect with Camera Raw in Photoshop!
No time for making selections? This tutorial shows you how to create a quick and easy Color Splash effect in Photoshop with just a Gradient Map adjustment layer, a layer mask and a brush!
Learn how to easily enhance a sunset photo and restore those warm golden hues with a Gradient Map adjustment and a layer blend mode 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.
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!
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!
Learn how to use Overscroll in Photoshop to pan or scroll an image even when the image is already zoomed out to fit on screen.
Learn how Photoshop’s Navigator panel makes it easy to zoom and pan images, and why it’s perfect for navigating your images when you’re zoomed in!
From Photoshop’s tools and panels to document windows, workspaces, screen modes, and more! Everything you need to know about the interface in Photoshop CC!
Tired of Photoshop’s interface cluttering up your screen? Learn how to maximize your work area using Screen Modes and other interface tricks in Photoshop!
Learn how workspaces in Photoshop let us customize the interface to better match the way we work. And, how to create and save your own custom workspaces!
Tired of seeing only one image at a time in Photoshop? Learn how multi-document layouts make it easy to view and arrange multiple open images on your screen at once!
Photoshop lets us view our open images as either tabbed documents or floating windows. Learn how each display style works, how to switch between them, and how to set them up using Photoshop’s Preferences!
Why choose a single eye color when you can choose every color at once! Learn step-by-step how to easily give someone rainbow colored eyes with Photoshop! Video + Text.
Learn how to create fun and interesting designs and patterns from a single image in Photoshop simply by flipping, rotating and mirroring it, and experimenting with different layer blend modes!