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How Do I Start Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 2:10 pm

Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. Photoshop was created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll. Since then, it has become the de facto industry standard in raster graphics editing, to the point that it has also become an adjective in its own right (e.g. “Photoshop effect”, “Photoshop contest”).

How do I start using Photoshop

To start using Adobe Photoshop, you first need to purchase the software from the Adobe website or from a retailer. Once you have installed Photoshop on your computer, you can launch the program by double-clicking on the Photoshop icon on your desktop.

PRO TIP: If you are new to Photoshop, we recommend that you start with the tutorials and resources in the Getting Started section. The Photoshop User Guide also contains a wealth of information. You can also find helpful tips in the Photoshop Help & Support Center.

When you first open Photoshop, you will be presented with the Welcome screen. From here, you can choose to open an existing file or create a new one.

If you choose to create a new file, you will be asked to select a preset size and resolution for your document. Once you have chosen your settings, click on the “Create” button to continue.

Now you will be greeted with the main Photoshop workspace. This is where you will do most of your work in the program.

On the left side of the workspace is the toolbox, which contains all of the tools you will need to edit your image. On the right side of the workspace is the layers panel, where you can manage the different layers of your image. In the center of the workspace is your document window, where you will see your image.

If you are new to Photoshop, we recommend checking out some of the tutorials on Adobe’s website or on YouTube. These tutorials will walk you through some of the basic features of Photoshop and show you how to use them to edit your images.

Kathy McFarland

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