Photoshop Basics - Tutorials for Photoshop Beginners

Get started learning Adobe Photoshop with these beginner tutorials on tools, features, and basic techniques every new user should know. Learn how to crop, rotate, resize, create basic shapes, add text, understand layers, and more.
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Use the Pattern Stamp Tool in Adobe Photoshop - VideoPhotoshop's pattern stamp tool lets you paint with a pattern in one of the Photoshop libraries or with a pattern that you create. Learn how to use the pattern stamp tool to edit your photos.
Fix Picture Imperfections with Adobe Photoshop Healing Brush[Video Tutorial] Would your pictures be perfect if you could just remove one or two blemishes? Well, with the Healing Brush in Adobe Photoshop, you can be your own professional air-brusher in just a few steps.
Fix Picture Imperfections with Adobe Photoshop Clone Tool[Video Tutorial] Would your pictures be perfect if you could just remove one or two blemishes? Well, with the Clone Tool in Adobe Photoshop, you can be your own professional air-brusher in just a few steps.
Adobe Photoshop Patch Tool[Video Tutorial] Would your pictures be perfect if you could just remove one or two obtrusive objects from the frame? Use Adobe Photoshop's Patch Tool to re-touch your digital pictures and photos in just a few steps.
Adobe Photoshop Shortcuts[Video Tutorial] Whether you're a professional graphic artist or you just want to re-touch your favorite photos, Adobe Photoshop Shortcuts can make your Photoshop workflow a great deal more efficient in just a few easy steps.
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Adobe Photoshop Magic Eraser Tool[Video Tutorial] Adobe Photoshop's Magic Eraser Tool provides you with a quick and easy way to change a picture's background or other color area with just a few clicks.
Adobe Photoshop Dodge Tool Brightening[Video Tutorial] Are some of your most precious memories stored on pictures that look too dark? Brighten or highlight parts of your digital pictures using the Adobe Photoshop Dodge Tool.
The Photoshop CS2 WorkspaceExplore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial.
How to Straighten a Crooked Image with the Crop ToolHow to straighten a crooked image using the crop tool in Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Online CourseA series of self-paced online lessons for learning the basics of Adobe Photoshop version 5 through 7.
How to Fix Problems With Photoshop, ImageReady & ElementsIs Photoshop doing something strange that you just can't figure out? Then it may be time to trash your preferences! This simple procedure cures a good portion of Photoshop problems.
Rename Files With Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop ElementsHow to rename a series of files with the file browser in Photoshop 7 and up or Photoshop Elements 2 and up.
Rotate Crop ResizeThese basic functions are the first steps for preparing your photos for the Web. Learn how with step-by-step instuctions from your Guide.
Measure ToolThe measure tool provides information on distances and angle. Learn how you can use it to rotate images precisely.
Outline BorderSeveral techniques for adding a simple outline border to an image or selection. From the Graphics Software forum. Know a better way? Share it!
Add Custom Patterns and Save them as a Set Photoshop 6 ships with two sets of patterns that work with the fill tool and layer styles. But did you know you can add your own patterns and save them as a custom set? Here's how...
Customize the Picture Package Layouts in Photoshop 6 & 7I was always baffled by the fact that Photoshop's Picture Package command did not offer an option for three 4x6's on a page. Little did I know, it's extremely easy to customize these layouts and create your own just by editing a plain text file. These instructions also work for Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Album.
History Palette, Snapshots & History BrushAn overview of the new history features in Photoshop 5.5.
Transformations in Photoshop 5.5An overview of the new path and selection transformation features and the 3D Transofrm filter in Photoshop 5.5.
New Tools in Photoshop 5.5Take a look at the Magic Eraser, Background Eraser and Art History Brush in Photoshop 5.5.
A Metadata PrimerDetailed information about image metadata, especially as it pertains to Photoshop. By Jeff Schewe and Seth Resnick of Pixel Genius.
Adobe Photoshop Keyboard ShortcutsTrevor Morris offers keyboard shortcut cheat sheets in printer-friendly PDF files for several versions of Photoshop.
Anti AliasingUse this technique to smooth the edges of an object or mask. This site is not compatible with Netscape 4.
Beginners' Guide to Adobe PhotoShopA thirty-minutee tutorial covering the very basics of what you need to know before your start using Photoshop.
Camera RAW support in Photoshop CS2"Adobe Systems has enhanced the Camera RAW support in Photoshop CS2 to further refine your camera RAW editing capabilities. You can now open multiple images in the Camera RAW 3.0 window, edit them, and batch process them simultaneously."
ChannelsFrom the author: "What are channels, and why should you care? Because they give you the power to control the degree to which pixels are affected by everything you do."
Channels: What, When and Why?A closeup look at channels in Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro. Learn what a channel is, and how you can use channels to enhance images and create special effects.
Crash CourseLearn the fundamentals of Photoshop one day at a time in six lessons. Version unspecified.
Dodge and BurnFrom the author: "Dodging and burning are techniques used by photographers during printing to increase or decrease exposure to particular areas of the image. The tools by this name in Photoshop have one big advantage over traditional burning and dodging techniques; they can be limited to shadows, midtones, or highlights."
DoodlingFrom the author: "The very best way to learn Photoshop, once you understand the basics well enough to find your way around, is to doodle. I'll show you how."
Dragging between two Photoshop filesFrom Eyeland Studio: "Check out these tips for dragging and dropping components of one interface or button to another."
Drop ShadowTwo ways to create drop shadows in Photoshop. This site is not compatible with Netscape 4.
Getting up to Speed with Photoshop 6"Features such as Fill layers, Layer clipping paths, and Layer sets may not be as alluring as Shape layers, but they could end up being the new tools you click most."
Gradient TransparencyLearn how to use transparency with gradient fills.
Guideline TipsTips for using the guidelines in Photoshop 4.0 and up.
Guides & GridsTips and tricks for using guides and grids in Photoshop 4 or higher.
Managing Digital Image Data"Workflow for handling image EXIF data and keeping track of exposure information."
OutlinesAdd an outline to text and shapes in Photoshop 4/5. This site is not compatible with Netscape 4.
Photoshop 7 Reference: ToolsA nice large diagram with linked descriptions of each tool in Photoshop 6.0
Photoshop 7 Reference: PalettesScreen shots with descriptions of all the palettes in Photoshop 6.0.
Photoshop 7 Workspace BasicsFrom the author: "This is a broad overview of the Photoshop 7 window, its main features, and a few of the more important menus.
Photoshop Beginner Tips A nice set of tips for beginners. Topics include basics, selecting, adjusting contrast, using curves, scanning negatives, rubberstamping, adjustments, sharpening, filters, and color.
Preserve Transparency ShortcutFrom Eyeland Studio: "Learn how to turn on and off Preserve Transparency with a simple keyboard shortcut."
Smart Objects - How to Work Smart In Photoshop"Many actions within Photoshop are destructive, which means that when you make an edit, you lose information. That's why using non-destructive Smart Objects is a wise choice. But they do call for a new way of thinking and working. This excerpt walks you through the steps with easy-to-follow visuals and focused tutorials." Download the PDF excerpt from "The Photoshop CS2 Speed Clinic."
Understanding Alpha ChannelsLearn about Photoshop's alpha channel for saving selections.
Understanding Color ChannelsLearn about Photoshop's color channels.
Understanding Image ChannelsFrom Designer-Info: "Tom Arah investigates