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 Contents

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE
About Adobe Photoshop
How to open photos
Touring the work zone
How to zoom and pan
CHAPTER TWO
How to save your work
How to undo a command
How to change the image size
CHAPTER THREE
How to set the resolution
How to make straight and crop a photo
How to alter the canvas size
CHAPTER FOUR
Why are layers important?
How to change layer size
How to add photos to layer design
CHAPTER FIVE
How to unlock the background layer
How to change the color vibrancy
How to change contrast and brightness
CHAPTER SIX
How to adjust saturation and hue
About selection basics
How to use Lasso tools
How to use Quick Selection
CHAPTER SEVEN
How to fine-tune a selection
How to add objects or items by cloning
 How to erase little objects
How to erase large objects
CHAPTER EIGHT
Color
How to use background and foreground colors
How to work with brushes
How to select a color
Using swatches option
Using color panel
Using color picker
CHAPTER NINE
Text
How to add text
How to edit text
CHAPTER TEN
How to add a built-in custom shape
How to form a graphic shape
How to add texture to a photo
CHAPTER ELEVEN
How to replace background photo with a layer mask
How to add an object to a photo using a layer mask
CHAPTER TWELVE
Filters
How to browse the filter gallery
How to blur a photo using smart filters
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Photoshop vs Lightroom
Lightroom, when should I use it?
How to open a RAW file
Creating a shared album and inviting people to contribute
How to export images
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Adobe Photoshop toolbox
 INTRODUCTION

Adobe Photoshop is a photo editing program that permits you to

form, edit, and change several images and graphics. Additionally, it
further permits you to create and modify raster photos that contain
several layers and import the images into different file formats.
Both macOS and Windows users are allowed to use this software for
editing and creating new images altogether. Graphic designers and
photographers are at the forefront when it comes to using this
program.
The need to always edit photos is very high, especially on the parts
of photographers paid for capturing and editing images. Imagine a
time or moment without being able to edit photos that have multiple
blemishes or scratches? Will it be a nice moment? Certainly not.
Since the world is changing and developing massively in technology,
editing has now become much easier with the introduction of Adobe
Photoshop. Instead of continuously retaking pictures with your
camera, you can always open your Adobe program and edit the
captured images to your taste.
In fact, even a well-taken photo can also be worked on and
improved. If you are looking for ways to get the best or understand
how Adobe Photoshop works, you should purchase this detailed
user guide.
 CHAPTER ONE
About Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is mostly used for editing, digital art, and making
massive changes to images. It works by using layers to permit
flexibility and trickiness while designing and editing.
Additionally, it also offers amazing editing tools that can perform
virtually every editing process. Adobe Photoshop was formed by two
brothers in 1988 (John and Thomas Knoll).
In the previous year, John sold the software to Adobe Systems,
which tool it as Photoshop. After that time, the software has grown
massively to become the go-to program for all editing works.
It works on both Windows and macOS; however, there is still no
support for Linux.

How to open photos

With Adobe Photoshop, users can open images and make new
photos of their choice.
Follow the steps below to open photos while using Adobe
Photoshop:

1. Move to the menu bar and select File .

 2. Also, select Open to launch existing photos .

Another method of opening photos is listed below:

1. Move over to the menu bar and select File .

2. Then choose New to make a new fresh photo altogether.
3. Choose a document preset .
 4. Users can choose to tweak or change the preset by
entering your personal choices such as height and width.

Touring the work zone

You can get used to the workspace in the Adobe interface screen.
There are also tons of things to become familiar with, and we will list
them all below:

Options bar: This option is found below the menu bar.

The options bar shows the different options for the
particular tool you are presently using.

Menu bar: This option displays the Image, Edit, File, and
added menu options that offer you the chance to use
dissimilar panels and commands (NB: You can find this
option at the upper part of the Adobe interface) .

Exit image: If you wish to close a particular photo you

have viewed, simply select File and tap Close. Without
wasting too much time, the image will close, and you can
view other images if you want.

Panels: In this option, you can find sections such as

Properties, Layers, Color, and so much more that also
includes different controls for having a great stand with
photos. (NB: The entire panel list is contained beneath
the window menu) .

Tools panel: This section includes tools meant for

making artwork and editing photos. Almost the same
tools are placed in a matching group. In the tools panel,
you can use similar tools by simply pressing and holding
any tool of your choice. (NB: This panel is found on the
left-hand side of your Adobe screen) .
 Document window: It shows the File you are presenting
using to work. Different open document displays in
different tabs in this window. (NB: Find the document
window option in the center of the Adobe interface) .

How to zoom and pan

Zooming entails getting a better view of the image you are currently
viewing. You can easily zoom images while on Adobe and edit them
to your taste. Also, the zooming option helps in altering the view of a
photo you are currently seeing.

Go through the below steps to learn how to zoom in out and pan
everywhere

Zoom In and Out: If you wish to zoom in and out, you

need to launch the tools panel. Once you visit the left-
hand side of your screen, tap to launch this option and
look for the Zoom In and Out section. Select the option if
you want to operate Zooming In or Out of an image.

With the hand tool seen in the tools panel, you can easily
pan everywhere and about on a largely zoomed photo.
Do not worry about having to look for ways to pan an
image. You need to find the hand tool in the tools panel,
launch it, and begin to pan your photos.
 CHAPTER TWO
How to save your work

After completing a design or edit to your image on Adobe

Photoshop, it is important to save your completed design not to lose
it. Saving your design allows you to open it later and even share it
with family members and friends.
The disadvantages of not saving your design on Adobe will mean
that you need to start afresh or begin a new work.
Here are a few things to get equipped with as regards saving your
design on Adobe:

1. To save your design after completed work, simply select

File , then choose to Save , select the option that reads
"Save As," and proceed to give it a perfect name you
can always remember (NB: Endeavor to save your
newly created work with a name you can easily recall
and not a name that will get you confused whenever
you are searching for the work) .
 2. Another thing to note is that saving your work in
Photoshop way (.psd) will also have the same type,
layers, and extra editable Photoshop thins. According to
experts, it is more advisable to save your PSD format
design, especially when operating on it.
3. Furthermore, users can also save their image or design
in PNG (.png) and JPEG (.jpg) files . If done this way, it
will save as a standard photo file, which allows you to
share it.

4. Additionally, it will also allow it to be launched by other

applications and even be made available on the internet.
Once done with the editing procedures on an image, you
can save the design in either PNG or JPEG format.
Saving an image saves you the stress of starting from the beginning,
especially if you forget the process you followed in editing the image.
Instead of regretting, it is recommended that you continuously save
images as time goes on in case your PC or device crashes.
How to undo a command

With the History section in your Adobe Photoshop, you can easily
undo one or more commands. Undoing a command simply means
getting back the previous thing you were doing before it got cleared
or erased.
For example, if you are working on an image on Adobe and erase or
delete it by mistake, you can always undo a command and get back
the previous working image before deleting it.
Go through the steps below to undo the previous operation you were
working on:

1. Open Adobe Photoshop .

2. Locate and select edit .
3. Also, select Undo (NB: Alternatively, you can choose
to select Command + Z for Mac devices while window
users should select Control + Z instead) .

4. Once done, your previous item or operation will be

restored, and you will have the opportunity to work on it
once more.
Perhaps, you were working on several things simultaneously (not
one thing), you can easily get back the numerous operations or
things you were previously working on.
Follow the steps below to undo the numerous operations or things
you were previously working on:

1. Launch Adobe Photoshop .

2. Locate and select edit .
3. Then look for the option that reads "Step backward
several occasions" and select it (NB: If you don't go
through the listed option, there is another option you
can try out. In the alternative option, you are required
to choose a method or operation in the History
section) . The selected option in the History section must
tally or perform the function of undoing the numerous
tasks you were carrying out on Adobe.

Lastly, Adobe Photoshop 2021 also has the option that permits users
to redo the previous task you were doing. Redoing a task or
operation simply means working on it once more.

Follow the steps below to learn how to redo a task on Adobe

Photoshop:

1. Launch Adobe .
2. Locate and select the option to Edit .
3. Find and select Redo (NB: On second thought, there
are other options you can try out if you are using Mac
or Windows to redo a task. For example, Mac users
can select Command + Z to redo while Windows
users can select Control + Z on their keyboard to
redo a task or operation) .
How to change the image size
In some instances, the image size you are trying to upload online is
not catching up or allowing you to proceed to the next step. Here's
what you need to do; you have to change the photo size to fit what is
required perfectly.
Well, not to worry because the process of changing image sizes is
not difficult to accomplish. In fact, the procedures are as easy as you
would have imagined.
Go through the below steps to learn the process of changing image
sizes:

1. Launch Photoshop .
2. Proceed to select the image you want to alter its size.
3. Also, select the option that reads "Image Size."
4. Now, this is what you need to do. You need to take
measurements with height and width in pixels for the
photos you have decided to upload on the internet.
Additionally, if you choose to print images, you can
measure the photos according to centimeters or inches.

5. While doing the above, ensure the link icon remains

highlighted to hold back the sizes you have set. If you do
so, it will automatically change the width whenever you
alter the height size and does the same when you alter
the width.
6. Choose Resample to alter the photo pixel number (NB:
According to Adobe experts, this will alter the photo
size automatically) .
7. Select OK to finalize your changes and save the
alterations you made to your photo.
 CHAPTER THREE
How to set the resolution

Every photo has a resolution that depicts how the image is

presented or shown to you. However, users have the opportunity to
alter the resolution of any image they are not fine with.
Changing the resolution of a photo will simply alter its features and
inner characteristics.
Go through the steps below to learn how to alter the resolution of
any photo:

1. Select image and also image size . The image

resolution in this space simply means the number of
photo pixels given to every inch whenever the photo is
printed on a hardcopy and not a softcopy.
2. Depending on what you deem fit, you can decide not to
touch the height and width whenever you choose to print
(NB: If you leave it untouched, Adobe will
automatically set the inches to printable size or
version) .
3. Un-tick the Resample option to keep the first photo pixel
number (NB: Ensure you do this if you still want to
have the first photo pixel number before it was
changed) .
4. While in the resolution section, proceed to choose the
number of pixels you want for every inch. The correct
number you should choose is 300 when you want to print
for a hardcopy (NB: Once you carry this out, it will
alter the number of inches in the height and width
sections) .
 5. Finally, select OK and finalize your changes by saving
them.

How to make straight and crop a photo

The crop option allows Adobe users to make straight and crop a
photo. Cropping a photo means reducing its size and eliminating the
unwanted sections of an image.
Making a photo straight is similar to cropping a photo, and the two
options can be carried out in the same section. Go through the steps
below to make straight and crop a photo:

1. Choose the Crop section in the tools box (NB: Once

you tap on the Crop tool, a crop border will be
displayed on your device screen) .
 2. Proceed to move any corner to change the shape and
size of the crop border.
3. Furthermore, move into the crop border to carefully and
strategically place the photo in the crop border.
4. Additionally, move outside the edge of the crop border to
make straight or change the photo's size and looks (NB:
Carry out the straitening and cropping of photos in
this option before saving your changes) .
5. Lastly, for Windows users, select Enter . In contrast, Mac
users are expected to select Return to finish and save
your cropped image (NB: Alternatively, from the
options section, you can select the checkmark to end
your cropping changes and save it) .

How to alter the canvas size

You can include extra spaces in the document canvas on Adobe.
Go through the required steps below to alter the canvas size:

1. Select image and further select Canvas size .

2. If you want to include a canvas, type in the amount of
height and width you want.
3. Then proceed to measure the height and width in pixels if
you want to upload it on the internet. On the other hand, if
you will print it in hardcopy, you will have to measure it in
inches.
4. Choose Relative , and further choose an anchor point
seen in the canvas chart (NB: For your information, the
arrows are directed to the sections where the canvas
is included) .
5. Finally, select OK to save the altered canvas size.
 CHAPTER FOUR
Why are layers important?

Layers are important because they serve different functions to users.

For example, layers can be changed depending on what the user
prefers.
Go through the ways to see why layers are important:

1. Layers are important because they are set up and

organized in a heap in the layers section (NB: This is
mostly seen in the lower right-hand side of the
workspace) . In a case whereby the layers are not seen,
simply select Windows and tap Layers.
2. Users are mandated to choose a layer before making
alterations to it. While in the layers section, simply
choose a single item to the right-hand side of the layer's
name to choose a particular layer. If you wish to include
extra layers to what you have earlier chose, simply hold
Command for Mac users and Control for Windows users
while selecting more layers.
3. Layers are also important because they have the text,
objects, and images combined to produce a layered file.
In fact, layers also permit you to edit, work, and drag the
items onto one another without causing havoc to the rest
of the layer contents.
4. While in the layers section, select the eye icon located on
the left-hand side of the layer (NB: This option will keep
the content or File far away from other users) . Select
once more in a similar area to show the content (NB:
This is a perfect way to recall yourself on a specific
layer) .
How to change layer size
If you have chosen a layer size and you are not OK with it, you can
always go back and alter the layer size to your preferred one. This is
a step that is not difficult, and it only requires a few steps to follow.
Go through the below steps to change layer size:

1. While in the Layers section , choose single or multiple

layers with photos or items you will like to change (NB:
This is where you are allowed to choose the image
you want to change) .
2. Proceed to select edit and the option that reads "Free
Transform." Once you do so, a transform border will be
displayed on your device screen and around the item you
have chosen.

3. Also, press firmly on the Shift key for some seconds to

prevent changing the chosen item. You can also move
the edges until you have gotten or attained your perfect
size.
 4. Furthermore, move into the inner part of the transform
border to drag the item around the photo. Additionally,
move outside the transform border to move the chosen
item.
5. Lastly, to save the alterations made to the layer sizes,
simply select Enter for Windows users. In contrast, Mac
users are expected to select Return (NB: For all users,
they can choose to select the checkmark located in
the options section) .

How to add photos to layer design

Users can include additional photos in a design. You are also
expected to know that every photo has its different layers.

Adhere to the below ways to add photos to layer design successfully:

1. Select File and further select the option "Place

Embedded."
2. Move over to any image file. Image files are different
depending on the computer system you are operating.
For example, Mac users should select Finder while
Windows users should select File Explorer. Once done,
finally select place .
3. Proceed to press firmly on the Shift button for some
seconds to prevent changing the photo's size. Also, move
the edges of the image border to change the size of the
image you have selected.
4. You can also move the inner border to place the selected
image where you prefer it to be placed.

5. Lastly, select the checkmark seen in the options section

to complete the addition (NB: This option will
automatically make a new layer with the selected
image) .
 CHAPTER FIVE
How to unlock the background layer

You may have your background layer locked in some instances, and
you will be left confused about what to do and what not to do. Well,
there are different ways to go about unlocking the background layers
on Adobe.
Adhere to the steps below to unlock the background layer:

1. Whenever the background layer is locked, you won't

move items in the document window. In fact, users will
not reorganize items in the layers section (NB:
Additionally, a few editing options will not function as
they should due to the unlocking feature) .

2. If you want to alter the background layer into the normal

layer, simply select the lock icon located to the layer
name's right-hand size seen in the layers section.

How to change the color vibrancy

Users can change how the color looks in an image or any content
they are working on. These changes can be effected in little time,
saved, and even shared between friends and family members.
The steps to change color vibrancy are listed below:

1. While in the menu options, choose Image, select

Adjustments, and finally click Vibrance .
2. You can test certain things by changing the sliders.
Here's how it works: The Vibrance section causes
changes to the harshness of the colors. Furthermore, it
has the toughest effect on muted colors in a photo. On
the other hand, the Saturation section raises the
harshness of the color in the photo.
3. Once you have completed the above process of changing
the vibrancy of the color, simply select OK .

How to change contrast and brightness

The brightness and contrast can be changed anytime you want,
depending on when you want it to be altered.
Go through the ways to change brightness and contrast:

1. While in the menu section, choose Image, select

Adjustments, and finally click on Brightness and
Contrast .
2. Proceed to change the brightness option to alter the
general brightness or color intensity of a selected image.
Also, select the contrast option to either raise or reduce
the photo contrast.

3. Once done, select OK (NB: Selecting OK will mean

that the changes will be displayed on the chosen
layer) .
 CHAPTER SIX
How to adjust saturation and hue

Change the saturation and hue of colors through the following ways:

1. Open the menu option and choose the image .

2. Then open the Adjustments section before selecting
Saturation or Hue .

3. You can explore or text by changing the Saturation,

Lightness, and Hue sections.
 4. Furthermore, your alterations will take place in all colors
present in the listed photos. Additionally, the Hue option
alters the colors in a photo. On the other hand, the
Saturation option affects the concentration of colors in a
photo. Lastly, the Lightness option affects the brightness
of colors in a photo.
5. If you want to cause changes to a particular color using
the sliders, you need to open the menu located at the
upper left-hand side of the Hue or Saturation box and
select a color range such as Yellows. Once done, you
can change the Saturation, Lightness, and Hue options.
In addition, the alterations will take place in the chosen
color range and the sections where the color is displayed.
6. Finally, select OK to save your changes.

About selection basics

A selection segregates a section of a photo, allowing you to focus on
that space without causing changes to the other images. Selections
are also used to edit a section of an image without interfering with
other images.
Get equipped with everything there is to know about Selection
below:

1. On the opening of the Tools section, choose the

Rectangular Marquee tool. Then move your rectangular
choice on the face of the photo (NB: The space in the
animated border signifies and denotes your choice) .
2. If you want to add to these, simply select the option to
Add to your choice (NB: The icon is located in the
options section. Alternatively, you can select Shift
and move it) .
3. To reduce the options you have selected, select the
minus icon located in the options section or select Option
for Mac users and Alt for Windows users.
4. You can also choose a layer you want to change anytime
you want. From there, you can decide to apply a few
 changes. To do this, select Image and Adjustments.
5. If your choice is active, the changes will affect the chosen
space of that particular layer. Meanwhile, similar things
will happen if you carry out a copy, edit, filter, paint, or fill.
6. Once you have completed the process, un-tick by tapping
Select and Deselect . (NB: On the other hand, you
can also un-tick by holding Command + D on Mac
and Control + D on Windows) .

How to use Lasso tools

The Lasso tools can be used for different functions, and they are all
listed below:

1. While in the Tools section, choose the Lasso tool . (NB:

The Lasso tool is perfect for erasing or eliminating a
chosen option you have commenced using another
tool) . This simply means you can use the Lasso tool to
eliminate or remove the previous option you earlier
selected.

2. If you want to include more selections carried out with

any tool, hold Shift and move around the space you will
like to include.
3. To minus or take away from a choice, simply choose to
Subtract from selection choice in the options section.
Alternatively, you can firmly hold Option for Mac or Alt for
 Windows users and move around the space you will
minus.
4. Lastly, hold Command + D for Mac users and Control +
D for Windows users to remove the Selection you have
added previously.

How to use Quick Selection

Go through the following ways to use the quick selection tool:

1. On the Tools section , proceed to choose the Quick

Selection tool .
2. Move on the top of a space to choose or open the tool.
3. The quick selection tool attempts to locate photo corners
and automatically halts the choice.
4. Once you have made your first choice, the quick
selection tool will automatically change to the option
which reads "Add to Selection."
5. If you want to add extra, simply move it on the top of
other spaces.
6. To reduce your selections, press firmly on the Options
button for Mac users and the Alt button for Windows
users while moving on the top of other spaces to
eliminate others from the list.
7. Test or explore by changing the intensity and size of the
Quick Selection tool in the options section.
 CHAPTER SEVEN
How to fine-tune a selection

You can go through the following ways to fine-tune a selection in the

mask and select area:

1. Users can carry out a selection using the selection tool

such as the Quick selection tool.
2. Open the options section, tap Select and Mask to launch
the area.
3. Move over to the View space located on the right-hand
side of the area and choose any view choices such as
Overlay (NB: This will provide a more precise view of
your choice) .
4. While in the Overlay view, the chosen area is perfect, and
the par which is not selected will appear red.
5. While you open the Tools section, choose the Brush tool
(NB: This tool allows users to paint on a photo you
will like to include in the chosen workspace. If you
prefer to minus the chosen workspace, simply hold
Option for Mac users and Alt for Windows users and
finally paint on the space to eliminate) .
6. Navigate below towards the right-hand side of the area
and open the Output Settings and Output menu . Then
proceed to select Selection, which will serve as the
Output.
7. Once done, simply select OK and terminate the Mask
and Select area.

How to add objects or items by cloning

The essence of the clone tool can also serve the function of adding
items or objects.
Adhere to the ways of adding objects or items when you clone:

1. Open the Layers section and choose the layer with

items you have decided to copy and use in another
location in the photo.
2. Launch the Tools section and choose the Clone Stamp
tool .

3. Further, open the Options section and change the Clone

Stamp tool's rigidity and size to get to the size of the
object you want to clone.
4. To do the above on Mac, simply hold the Option button
while Windows users should hold the Alt button. After
holding their respective buttons, select a photo space
where you want to copy the item.
 5. Remove your fingers from the respective buttons and
move on the top of a new space where you want to copy
content. The Clone Stamp tool will copy the content from
the original area and place it in a new space while
moving.

How to erase little objects

The spot healing brush tool is used specifically for erasing little
objects.
Adhere to the ways of erasing little objects by using the tool below:

1. Open the Layers option , choose the layer with little

objects you have decided to erase or eliminate.
2. Launch the Tools option and choose the Spot Healing
Brush tool .
3. While in the options section, change the intensity/rigidity
and size of the Spot Healing Brush tool to perfect the
item you want to erase.
4. Finally, select a little object and proceed to erase it.

How to erase large objects

Rather than using the spot healing brush tool to erase large objects,
the content-aware fill command is perfect and advisable to erase
large objects.
Go through the steps to erase large objects:

1. Open the Layers section and choose the layer with large
items or objects you have decided to erase or eliminate.
2. Endeavor to use the selection tool to choose the object
before removal. During this process, ensure to add small
background around the object.
3. Still in the menu section, select Edit and Fill .
4. While still in the Fill option, select Content-aware and
further select OK. Be patient while the Selection will
 perfect alongside the content that matches the
background (NB: Some users may also choose to hide
an undesirable item from the view) .
5. Meanwhile, if you are not satisfied with the outcome,
endeavor you apply the content-aware fill tool once more
(NB: As you keep on attempting, you stand a chance
of deriving different outcomes) .
 CHAPTER EIGHT
Color

The color is a very significant aspect of Adobe Photoshop. It tells a

lot about how you are looking, how an image is looking, and how the
intensity of images is displayed.

How to use background and foreground colors

Colors on Adobe can be stored in the background and foreground
color spaces.
Here are a few things to learn about background and foreground
colors:

For your information, the type tool, the shape tool, the
brush tool, and more functions that apply color usage
appear in the floor foreground area at the lower left-hand
side of the tools section.
You have several ways of setting or changing the
foreground color. For example, users can choose the
eyedropper tool. Alternatively, users can also use the
swatches panel, color panel, or color picker.
To change between background and foreground areas to
rapidly gain entry to each color, simply select the two-
pointed arrow on the top of the two-color spaces or hold
the X button.
At the back of the foreground color area, you will find the
background color area where you are allowed to store a
different color entirely.

How to work with brushes

There are multiple brush tool functions available in the colors section
of Adobe, and they can all be found below:

1. To open the Brush tool , simply open the Tools section

and choose to launch the Brush tool.
2. While in the options section, alter the Brush tool's
intensity and size (NB: Users can further decide to
choose a different brush top to alter the display of
the brush) .
3. One perfect way to raise the brush tool size is to hold the
right-hand bracket button on multiple occasions.
4. Meanwhile, if you want to reduce the brush tool size,
simply hold the left bracket button on multiple occasions.

How to select a color

With the swatches option, color panel, and color picker, you can
select different colors you like.
Go through the ways to use the different color choices below:

Using swatches option

Supposing you fail to see the swatches option displayed on your
screen, simply visit the menu option and select Windows before
tapping on Swatches.
1. To use the swatches option, select a swatch, a colored
square located in the swatches option to alter the foreground
color to your chosen swatch color.

Using color panel

Supposing you fail to notice the color panel displayed on your device
screen, simply move over to the menu option and select window
before choosing Color.

1. The color panel works similar to the mini color picker. In

this option, users can select a color hue from the slider
 and change the saturation and brightness depending on
the contrast they prefer. Additionally, the color you select
will be displayed in the foreground color box seen in the
tools panel.
2. Furthermore, the color panel does not have too many
options compared to what you will find in the color picker.
However, the benefit of using the color panel is that you
could consent it to remain open on your screen for easy
entry.

Using color picker

1. Select the foreground color box located beneath the tools
panel to launch the color picker. There are different
options you can follow to see to this:

The first option: In here, you can type in the precise color
values in the RGB, Hexadecimal, HSB, and CMYK color
open spaces.

The second option: While you have launched the color picker,
simply move the vertical slider to select a color. Furthermore,
you will be prompted to select a spot in the big color space
and select the color's saturation and brightness.

The final option: If you have the color picker option launched,
you can drag your mouse to your launched image. By doing
so, your pointer will change into an eyedropper. Lastly, select
any spot on the photo to alter the color below your pointer.
 CHAPTER NINE
Text

Write visible messages on an image and share them with friends and
family members anytime you want.

How to add text

A design project may require you to include text in a photo. It is a
simple design that only requires you to know the steps.
Go through the ways to add text to a photo:

1. Open the tools panel and choose the Horizontal Type

tool .

2. Navigate to the options section and select font size, color,

font, and more options that will add value to your text
 (NB: In this option, you are allowed to modify the
listed settings) .
3. Select the canvas and insert one text line. Additionally,
you can further form a text paragraph by moving out of a
text box and entering texts in the box.
4. Select the checkmark in the options section to agree to
the text, and from there, you can close the text mode
(NB: Doing so will mean that it will automatically form
a new layer that can be modified anytime you want) .

5. Continue the process by using the Move tool to drag your

text to the position you want in your image.
6. When done, ensure you save your completed text image.
Failure to save your completed image will erase all the
changes and modifications you made (NB: Saving
completed text images should be carried out in the
Photoshop format) .
How to edit text

Done with a text image, but you are not satisfied with what you have
written? Well, you can always return and edit a text which was
previously written in an image. Editing a text in an image means
changing what was earlier written to a whole new text entirely.
Go through the ways to complete this process:

1. Suppose you want to edit text on a layer type. In that

case, you need to choose the layer type in the layers
section and further choose the Vertical or Horizontal Type
tool in the tools section (NB: Ensure you make
alterations or modifications to any of the settings in
the options section. Some of the settings to make
alterations include the color of text or font size) .
2. Once you are done editing or changing the previously
written text in the image to another, select the checkmark
seen in the options section to complete your savings.
 CHAPTER TEN
How to add a built-in custom shape

You are not only restricted from adding normal shapes to an image
because you are also allowed to include custom shapes to images.
Look below to see the process of completing this step:

1. Launch the Tools section, then select and press firmly on

the Rectangle tool (NB: In most instances, you may
not find the rectangle tool, so you have to select any
other tool you can see) .
2. Proceed and choose the Custom Shape tool from there
on in.
3. Move over to the options section and select the lower
pointer to the Shape picker's right-hand side.
4. If you want to see the entire custom shapes you can add
to images, you need to select the gear icon located on
the Shape picker's right-hand side. Then select the option
that reads "All" before choosing OK on the next screen.
Likewise, select the Shape picker's lower right edge and
move it to view the entire shape.

How to form a graphic shape

Aside from text being added to images, shapes can also be included
to beautify it and make it much more attractive to see. The process
of adding shapes to images is easy if you are equipped with the right
information.
Go through the ways to add shapes to images:

1. Launch the tools panel , then select and press firmly on

the Rectangle tool to see the entire shape tools. From
 there, you can choose the shape tool you like and the
one you will like to sketch.
2. Move over to the options section and select a Fill color
and other shape lists (NB: Note that the chosen
options in this section can be modified or edited at a
future time) .

3. Press firmly on the Shift button to prevent changes to

the shape while moving it in an image to form an editable
shape (NB: If you do this, it will automatically form a
new shape layer) .
4. Proceed to explore the Move tool by dragging the shape
to the right place in the image (NB: Ensure you take
your time here because you wouldn't like to make
mistakes that can affect the final image outcome) .
5. Turn, change, or scale a shape without affecting its
quality by selecting the Edit and Free Transform option
(NB: Alternatively, Mac users can select the
Command + T option, and Windows users should
select the Control + T option) .
6. If you want to alter the color in shape, simply navigate the
layers option and search for the shape layer you want to
alter. Once you have seen or located it, you need to
double-tap the thumbnail on the layer to launch the Color
Picker (NB: While selecting the colors in the color
 picker, you will also find a live preview of the chosen
colors in shape) . In addition, after locating a color you
want, select OK for the changes to appear.

How to add texture to a photo

You can form a textured design using blend modes on Photoshop.
Adhere to the steps below to complete this process:

1. Begin with double layers (NB: Note that the photo with
the texture you want to include should reside on the
upper layer, and the main photo should be placed on
the lower layer) .
2. Launch the Layers section and ensure the upper layer is
chosen or marked.
3. Navigate to the upper left-hand side of the layer section
and alter the blend mode, which will appear in the menu
(NB: It should be changed to Overlay. It is usually set
to Normal) .

4. Once you complete the above process, it will alter the

color texture and affect the lower layer's colors. In this
step, you can check out a few other blend modes to
locate the one that seems to be perfect alongside your
images.
5. Move to the upper Layers section and text or explore by
reducing the Opacity slider to modify or alter the photo's
texture.
 CHAPTER ELEVEN
How to replace background photo with a layer
mask
You can use a layer mask to cover up a single background using
another image entirely.
Go through the ways to complete this process:

1. Begin using double layers . The first photo should be

positioned on the upper layer, and another background
image should reside in the lower layer.
2. Move to the Layers section and ensure the upper layer
is chosen or marked.
3. Launch the Tools section and choose the Quick
Selection tool and utilize it.

4. Choose the entire sections in the first image which you

don't want to remove.
5. While beneath the Layers section, select the option which
reads "Add layer mask" and include a layer mask
thumbnail to the upper layer (NB: For your information,
the layer mask will hide the entire things asides from
 what you have marked. Furthermore, the upper
layer's hidden parts will permit you to view down
through the layer stack to the auxiliary background
on the lower layer) .

How to add an object to a photo using a layer

mask
You can further utilize a layer mask by adding or including an object
or item to a photo.
Adhere to the following ways to add an object to a photo while using
a layer mask:

1. Begin with double layers . The photo with the object or

item you want to include should reside on the upper layer,
and the first photo should reside at the lower layer.
2. Open the Layers section and ensure the upper layer is
chosen or marked.
3. Navigate to the lower Layers section and select the
option that reads "Add layer mask." (NB: What the
option does is include a white thumbnail or rectangle
connected to the upper layer) .
4. Additionally, the white layer is considered to be the layer
mask. The layer mask also controls the side of the
connection layer shown and the side that is not shown.
Furthermore, the white color present on the mask
characterizes the parts shown, while the black color
signifies the parts that are not shown.
5. Move to the Tools section and choose or click on the
Brush tool . When you have checkmark or chosen the
mask thumbnail in the Layers section, simply proceed to
paint using white or black colors to make the parts of the
connected layer show or not.
 CHAPTER TWELVE
Filters

Filters are special effects used to make photos more attractive and
appealing. Adobe Photoshop allows users to add different filter
effects based on their preferences.

How to browse the filter gallery

Filters are perfect for getting the best out of an image or adding to
the beauty of a photo. In Photoshop, you are allowed to add or apply
beautiful filters by launching the Filter Gallery.
Adhere to the below steps to check through and add filters from the
filter gallery:

1. Choose a layer that has the item, object, or image you

want to alter.
2. Move over to the menu section and select Filters before
launching the Filter Gallery .
3. From here, you can explore or test several and multiple
filters and change their settings to get your preferred
outcome.
4. Further, explore or test more things and more sections by
including several filters in the Filter Gallery and altering
their stacking list.
 5. Select OK to end or terminate the Filter Gallery and
include the filters you have earlier selected (NB: Users
are also allowed to apply filters after you have
formed a selection to apply filters to only a particular
spot you have chosen) .

How to blur a photo using smart filters

Images can be blurred using a modifiable smart filter on Photoshop.
What you are only permitted to do is to apply or place the blue filter.
Go through the ways below to complete this process:

1. Choose a layer you are comfortable with and a layer with

the item or things you will like to blur (NB: A layer could
be a background or anything at all) .
2. Select Filter .
3. Select the option to convert for smart filters and end it
by tapping OK (NB: Once done with this option, the
chosen or marked layer will be converted into a layer
that will allow for modifying filters) .
4. While you still have a similar layer chosen, further select
filter once more.
5. After that, select Blur and the option that reads
"Gaussian Blur."
6. In the above blur section, change the Radius control until
you have achieved the number of Blur seen in the live
preview.
7. If you want to use the Gaussian Blue filter here, select
OK .
8. Be aware that the Smart Filter is joined to your photo
layer in the Layers section (NB: This option permits
you to change the filter settings easily) .
9. To complete the above process, simply click twice on the
Gaussian Blur Smart Filter located in the Layers
section and enforce an alteration in the Gaussian Blur
section that will open before finally selecting OK .
10 Lastly,
. save the changes you have made to the
photo in Photoshop format (NB: Saving the changed
image will hold the smart filter layer) .
 CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Photoshop vs Lightroom

Photoshop and Lightroom are two digital photography editing apps

that contain numerous functions made to satisfy people's needs.
Truth be told, while Photoshop is crucial in every photographer's life,
Lightroom edges it to manage and operate thousands of images
present on your device.
Furthermore, Photoshop also has its base on modifying images to
make them look without issues. So when are we supposed to use
Photoshop or Lightroom?

Lightroom, when should I use it?

Lightroom is majorly designed to operate and work for every

professional photographer. It is effective in managing photos and
applying some edits to them.
Lightroom allows you to decide between Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom Classic and Lightroom. The former is a desktop-based
app used for saving images locally, like on your hard drive. On the
other hand, Lightroom permits you to save files in the cloud.
Things to use Lightroom for?

Editing
Once you have imported your files, simply open the Develop Module
to improve and modify the images. In this setting, you can change
them to enhance all angles of your image.
Simply improve the color and light, sharpen, add more effects to
make your photos appear beautiful and attractive. Additionally,
Lightroom presets save time when using it fully. Users can make
their personal presets or choose to download several presets
through the discovery interactive edit function.
You don't have to open Photoshop to lessen red-eye effects, erase
spots with a healing brush and make your teeth appear white.
Furthermore, Lightroom permits users to make alterations to an
image without affecting the first or original image.
Organization
Another time when Lightroom is beneficial is during the organization
process. Several photographers start the editing process using
Lightroom because it is perfect at operating a large number of
images simultaneously.
With Lightroom, you can easily manage, organize, arrange, and
locate images in a particular section. You can also give ratings to
images to ascertain the best photos that work alongside collections
and albums.

Photoshop
Now that we are done with the times' Lightroom is needed to be
used, let us make a u-turn to discover when we can use Photoshop
Photoshop is important, especially when you seek to control photos,
make photos, and improve photos. It is the perfect choice for photos
that needs to contain pixel-level. The likes of fine artists and image
retouchers may begin with Lightroom but will drastically change to
Photoshop because of the mind-blowing features that come with it.
You can use Photoshop for the following functions:

Layers
Photoshop allows you to operate or function in a non-destructive way
by exploring smart items, objects, and even layers. With layers, you
can improve an image by using layer masking. This also permits you
to change and touch once more.
You can also choose to get a layer for your white balance changes
or color, a layer that contains a blue sky, a layer that has a dull sky,
etc., on your photo. Layers are capable of offering a teaching curve,
and they are perfect for enhancing post-producing photos.

Retouch
Photoshop contains numerous editing tools that can change the
content and looks of an image. Unlike Lightroom, which focuses on
little editing and changes, Photoshop is perfect for adding massive
changes to an image.
With Photoshop, you can erase confusing items or objects using
content-aware technology. Alternatively, you can join several images
for a composite while forming photo-real pictures from several
images.
Even graphic designers are not left out when it comes to attaching
multiple photos together. They can use vector graphics and text to
do this. Masking, layers, Photoshop filters, and change controls are
the fundamentals in Photoshop that greatly allow users to edit and
make alterations in images.

Wrapping Up
Being aware of Photoshop and Lightroom's dissimilarities will help
you select the highest-quality photo editor for a particular design
project. However, it doesn't matter the type you choose. Both of
them are made to work effortlessly together.
Users can work an image in Lightroom and further select E to move
it to Photoshop, where you can fine-tune it.
How to open a RAW file
Before any editing is done on a photo, the image files need to be
sent into camera RAW. These files can be opened in Photoshop.
Look below to open RAW files from the file browser:

Click or tap twice on the File's icon .

Alternatively, you can also click the right-hand side on
Windows or hold Ctrl and click if you are a Mac user and
open with Adobe.

Creating a shared album and inviting people to

contribute
Users are allowed to form a group album and invite people to see or
contribute to the album. You can also choose images that are not
among the album, and distribute them via an invite and further ask
people to contribute.
In this method, you can also gain entry to your entire favorite
images.
Go through the ways to form a shared album and invite people:

1. Create a new album (NB: Alternatively, you can

choose a previous album from the Albums list) . In
addition, you can choose several images from the Grid
list. After making your choice, you can carry out any of
the options below:

Select the Share and Invite icon located at the top right-
hand side of the grid list on your device screen.
Select the option to Share and Invite .

2. While in the Share and Invite section, select the option to

Enable Sharing .
 3. By default, the Link Access section is placed at Invite
only . This option forms a private link to which members
you invite can see or contribute. Meanwhile, you can
modify the option so that other people can also view and
contribute.

4. Proceed to copy the link and share it with other people.

Supposing the Link Access is set to Anyone can view,
from there, you can easily select the Twitter or Facebook
icons to share the album.

If you seek to invite people to contribute or see your album

manually, simply input their email address in the invite field
and select Invite . After that, the people you invited will get
an email to open your album.

5. Move over to the Invite field , and you can see the list of
the email address you have sent invites to. Close to the
email addresses is a drop-down menu to organize the
album access setting of an individual. You can perform
the following functions from there:

Contribute: Permit your invitees to include images

to the shared album, tick them as their preferred
ones, and place comments in posted pictures.
Remove: Eliminate or delete a particular invitee
from the list.
View: Allow people to see the shared album and
so much more.

6. Still on the Share and Invite field, you can also select the
Customize label to see and modify the below settings:

Theme: Choose your preferred organization of

images you will like to share. The list of themes
you can select includes column, one-up, and photo
grid.
 Title: Show the album name. You can also un-tick
any of them to hide or stall the name. By default,
the previous album name is shown. Meanwhile,
assuming you have chosen a group of photos in
the grid, the time and date you developed the link
will be shown as Title.
Appearance: Choose between light or dark to set
the color theme of the images.
Author: Show the individual's name who created
the link. Un-tick the option to stall or hide the
name.
Also, users can select Customize on the web to modify the
organization of images in the shared album.

7. Move to the Settings section and carry out any of the

below settings:

Permit likes and comments: This particular

setting is chosen by default to permit your viewers
to drop comments and likes on your shared
pictures. Depending on your choice, you can either
leave it or un-tick it to disapprove viewers to like
and comment.
Permit JPG downloads: Choose or checkmark
this setting to permit people to download the
shared photo group.
Reveal location data: Checkmark this particular
setting to permit people to see the shared group
pictures' location information while you can un-tick
it to hide location information.
Reveal metadata: Choose this particular setting to
permit people to see metadata of the group
photos.
Permit access requests: Here, you can permit
people to request access to see shared pictures.
 8. Select Done when the whole process is completed (NB:
Now, your group album is formed, and you can make
others contribute as invitees) .
Follow the steps below to accept an invite:

1. Launch the email invite shared by the album owner

and select the View album option .
2. Open the Lightroom desktop app and tap the people
icon located on the left-hand side.
3. Select Shared with You to see the list of group albums
sent to you. From there, select your preferred album to
see it.
4. Supposing the group album owner grants you the
opportunity to contribute, you then have the chance to do
the following:

Add photos with the grid view

Add photos from the add icon
Add photos from Albums and My Photos

5. Move to the Add Photo panel and select to add star

ratings, GPS coordinates, and keywords.
6. Once done, select the Add Photo key .

How to export images

You can export modified images like DNG, Original, JPEG, and TIF.
To perform this process, follow the steps below:

1. Launch the photo you will like to export in Loupe display

.
2. Further, move to the Grid display and firmly hold on to
the image to choose it, and open the multi-selection
display. Checkmark on the entire images you will like to
export.
3. Proceed to select the share icon located on the top right-
hand side of your device screen.
4. Look to the menu that displays and select the Export as
an option.
5. While in the Export option, choose any of the following
options:

File Type: Select from DNG, JPG, Original, and TIF

Preset: Choose the preset section to export your images
as JPG and Original rapidly.
Watermark: Here, you can add watermark text after
exporting images.
Quality: Select from 10% - 100%.
Dimensions: The dimension can be applied to TIF and
JPG. Check below for the dimension options:

➢ Small: This reduces the length of the stored TIF

and JPG images to 2048 pixels. Additionally, the
breadth is measured depending on the first aspect
ratio.
➢ Custom: This is affected in chosen pixel value to
the largest image corner and works with the image's
first aspect ratio to measure the second corner.
➢ Biggest accessible dimensions: This Export the
chosen images in the largest accessible dimension in
both TIF and JPG.

6. The additional options will allow you to gain entry to:

Giving files names

Metadata
Color space
Caption
Location information
Camera RAW information
7. Lastly, select the number of images to be exported and
proceed to complete the process.
 CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Adobe Photoshop toolbox

The Adobe toolbox features the major tools used for editing or
performing other functions on a picture. To use any Adobe tools, you
are expected only to choose it and begin using it.
You will find a little arrow close to any tool in the Adobe toolbox. In
turn, this tool reveals that it has extra options accessible. While in
Adobe, select and firmly press your mouse on any tool to view its
features and added functions (NB: A smartphone can also carry
this out without issues) .
For instance, select and hold the select tool to see different options,
including single row selection or other selection options.

Crop tool
Adobe Photoshop also contains this tool that permits you to choose
a part of an image and abandon all other things outside the photo
area. You can find the crop tool on the third side from the upper part
of the toolbox.
Even though the cropping tool lessens an image's height and width,
it is not still regarded as resizing. In resizing, images can be
increased while cropping only reduces images.
Go through the ways to use the crop tool:

1. From the toolbox and the list of available tools, choose

and open the crop tool .
2. Choose a part of an image to hold (NB: This is very
similar to creating a normal selection) .
 3. Once you remove your fingers from the mouse, the part
to be held will be highlighted .
4. From there, you can decide to change the crop area by
moving your choice handles.
5. Place your hands on the Enter button to carry out the
cropping process
6. Once done, your selected image will be cropped, and it
will be reduced depending on what you want (NB: Users
should know that they can attach and use resizing
and cropping tools in the same image they are
working on) .

Clone stamp tool

This particular tool permits you to double up on a section of an
image. Furthermore, the procedures require placing a sampling point
in the picture, which will serve as a reference to form a newly cloned
one.
Simply choose the clone stamp tool from the list of tools, view the
settings in the options sections, and ensure the brush size has
accurate figures.
Some of the added options included in the clone stamp tool include:

Utilizing all Layers: Choosing this option means your

information will be effected by all seen layers.
Aligned: Choosing this option means the newly cloned
photo will be sketched times without a number even after
removing your hands from your screen or mouse. Simply
un-tick the option for the continuous action to stop.
 CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Spot healing tool

This tool permits you to correct image errors like blemishes, acne,
scratches, and so much more. It works by simply check through the
working area or utilizing a predefined way and bringing in the errors
into the other parts of the image.
You can find this Adobe equipment in the toolbox list on the left-hand
side of your device screen.
Check through the ways to know how this tool can be utilized:

1. First of all, choose the tool in the toolbox .

2. View the settings in the options menu and change if you
can: If the options are listed as:

Aligned
Brush size
Source
Blending mode

3. Supposing you are utilizing sampled mode, simply select

Alt and press on the area close to the image errors to
begin.
4. Then select and move on the top of the errors.
5. Save when done with the process.

Brush tool
With the brush tool, you can draw or sketch an image. It works by
left-clicking your mouse and moving it in the photo you will like to
draw.
Also, the brush paints with straight corners, and you can find the
following options beneath it:

Mode
Flow
Brush
Opacity

Eraser tool
Check through the second list of icons located in the toolbox to find
this particular tool. Furthermore, the eraser tool comes with three
different types, namely: Magic eraser, eraser, and background
eraser.
All in all, this tool is a brush that clears or removes pixels while
moving them over an image.
Selecting the eraser tool leaves you with the following options:

Opacity
Airbrush
Mode
Erase to history
Brush
Flow

Magic wand tool

This Adobe equipment permits you to choose a part of an image
depending on its color type. You can also find this tool close to the
upper side of the toolbox.
Selecting a part of an image using a magic wand will bring all parts
to the same color. Like you have with other tools, you can select the
different options to know the precise Selection you have.
Check below to use the process of using this tool:
 1. Choose the magic wand tool from the list of tools.
2. While in the options menu, choose a Tolerance value .
The number of tolerance values explains the closeness in
matching colors (NB: A higher tolerance value will
equate to a bigger selection) .
3. View All Layers to choose areas from the entire layers.
4. View anti-aliased to place a smooth corner of your
choices.
5. View contiguous to choose the attached areas.
6. Select the image in the area where you want to
checkmark. (NB: Lastly, you can include and remove
to the Selection by pressing your Shift and Alt
buttons. Alternatively, this can also be done by
selecting the selection keys in the options menu) .

CONCLUSION
Adobe Photoshop is one of the best editing programs worldwide. It
features exciting tools and other top-notch features that will make
your editing process seamless and straightforward.
After reading this user guide, it is almost certain you have kick-
started your editing journey with the Adobe Photoshop software.
Instead of contemplating and giving up easily, study this user guide
critically, and you are sure to become an expert in a short time.
On the other hand, while using the software, you may experience a
few issues; simply revert to this user guide and get your doubts right.
Finally, this guide discusses everything there is to know about
creating new images, editing, retouching, and redesigning old photos
to make them appear new and beautiful.

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