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How to Create and Use Layer Masks in Photoshop

Layer masks are an essential tool for any Photoshop user and can take your editing skills to the next level. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create and use layer masks effectively. The…

Create a Professional Color Grade in 90 Seconds in Photoshop

This tutorial shows you how to achieve professional color grading in Photoshop quickly and efficiently. In just 90 seconds, you can transform your images with a cinematic tone using straightforward tools available in the Camera…

How to Create Simple Photo Collages in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, you’ll learn an easy technique for creating collages by using grids and the Frame Tool. The process starts with setting up guides to create a structured layout, making it simple to…

Understanding the basics of Photoshop Smart Objects

Smart Objects in Photoshop offer a non-destructive approach to image editing, a concept every designer should understand. This method allows you to alter layers, be it scaling, rotating, or applying filters, without permanently affecting the…

Fix Underexposed Photos Easily in Photoshop

Fixing underexposed photos in Photoshop is easier than you might think. This guide provides a straightforward approach to brightening dark images using the Camera Raw filter. The process is simple to follow, making it suitable…

Create Realistic Reflections in Photoshop: Boxes and Cylinders

This Photoshop guide provides a straightforward method for adding realistic reflections to your projects. You'll learn how to create these effects for both boxy and curved objects, enhancing your digital artwork or product visuals. The…

Creating a Bitmap Diffusion Dither Effect in Photoshop

Ever wanted to give your images a unique, retro pixelated feel? Photoshop offers a powerful, yet often overlooked, method: the Bitmap Diffusion Dither effect. It's a process that converts your photos into striking black and…

Applying Content Credentials on Export

As part of the Adobe MAX release of Lightroom Classic and Lightroom we gained the ability to apply what Adobe is calling Content Credentials to copies on export. This is an Early Access feature, so…