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Convert Low-Resolution Graphics to High Resolution in Photoshop

Low-resolution graphics often limit design projects, especially when you need to scale logos, icons, or simple illustrations for print or large-format displays. While vector formats offer infinite scalability, many graphics exist only as pixelated bitmap…

Photoshop Roadmap Weekly #16

Welcome back, and thanks to all the new subscribers who joined us this week—great to have you here. This is the 16th issue of Photoshop Roadmap Weekly — a curated mix of standout Photoshop tutorials,…

Create Authentic Vintage Halftone Effects with Custom Patterns in Photoshop

Photoshop's built-in Color Halftone filter creates rigid, geometric results that lack the authentic character of vintage print work. The filter also fails to produce true CMYK separations in RGB documents, missing the black channel entirely…

5 Essential Photoshop Techniques for Better Portrait Editing

Portrait editing often feels overwhelming, especially when trying to balance natural-looking results with professional polish. Many photographers struggle with where to start and which adjustments will have the biggest impact on their images without making…

Combine 2 photos to make a better photo, simple Photoshop tutorial

Combine 2 photos into a single image in Photoshop. Sometimes you don’t have to choose from the best photo, you can combine 2 different shots into the same image. For this example, the ocean is…

The Only Reason I Would Ever Choose “Open Original” When Taking an Image Over to Photoshop

If you took an image from Lightroom over into Photoshop for some editing and you added some layers to your image, when you save that image and it comes back to Lightroom, you’ll just see…

Customize Your Photoshop Toolbar for an Optimized Workflow

Working in Photoshop often means navigating a toolbar filled with dozens of tools, many of which may rarely or never be used in a typical workflow. This can lead to a cluttered interface, making it…

Mastering Skin Smoothing with Frequency Separation

In photography, achieving flawless subject skin can often be a challenge. Blemishes, uneven tones, and harsh shadows frequently detract from an otherwise great photo, leading to frustration for both photographers and subjects. This guide explores…