Add a little sparkle and your photos become magical. You can make snow glisten or add a starlight effect. A stick becomes a magic wand, stars streak across the sky, and fireflies fill the night. This article will show you how to create a sparkle effect in Photoshop step by step. We are going to […]

Neon signs are retro and cool, but not everyone has the tools to blow glass and safely handle neon gasses at home. In this step by step tutorial, we show you how to make a neon sign in Photoshop, which is both quicker and safer. Most of the work will be handled by the powerful […]

The liquify tool in Photoshop is a powerful tool for correcting and modifying images. With it, you can easily fix problems like wrinkles or distortion, or go beyond simple corrections to create completely new effects. The liquify tool is easy to use; just select it from the toolbar and start editing. There are a variety […]

Different file extensions have different properties. The more familiar you are with these different file types, the more control you have over your digital archive. Today, we’re going to take a deeper look into the NEF file extension. We will explore what it is and the properties that make it. By the end of this […]

The ’60s pop art movement is known for its strong shapes and vibrant colors. In this 10-step Photoshop pop art tutorial, you will learn how to create an Andy Warhol-style pop art Photoshop effect. You’ll also learn to use adjustment layers and layer groups in 10 additional steps to make a pop art poster in […]

Neural filters in Photoshop are an amazing feature in the software. They allow you to do things that were once impossible, like turning a photo of a person into a cartoon character. Here’s how to use them. Using Neural Filters in Photoshop: What Are They? Neural Filters are AI tools that generate pixel content with […]

Composite photography is widely used. Almost every single photo advertisement you see is a composite. That’s because it’s easier to create a crazy, fictional scene in post-production. It can be hard to capture something in real life or build a whole set with every detail you need. And a composite gives you complete control of […]

The glow effect in Adobe Photoshop is amazingly versatile. You can create a soft, dreamy portrait. Or you can go for an edgy neon glow. There are several different ways to make your portraits glow. You might be surprised at how easy it is. Once you see the basic principles, you can customize them to your […]

If you’re looking for a simple way to emphasise pattern or form, you may want to try making a kaleidoscope effect in Photoshop. It is a simple method that uses duplication, mirroring, and rotation to create a geometric pattern. A kaleidoscope pattern has a hypnotising quality to it. The pattern draws you into the center […]

In this article, we will show you how to use the Blur tool in Photoshop. We will start by painting blur into specific areas using the Blur tool in the toolbar. Then, we will explore Blur filters and the Blur Gallery effects. These latter tools let you control blur across your image. There are many […]

The blur effect in Photoshop is a quick way to make your photo more dramatic. Adding a blur is a great way to do it. Consider this a quick-and-easy beginner’s guide to using a blur filter and a blur effect in Adobe Photoshop. Whether you want to achieve that shallow depth of field look or add […]

If you’re a photographer, or even if you just like to dabble in photo editing, you’ve probably heard of Photoshop actions. But what are they? How do they work? And how can you use them to make your photos look even better? In this article, we’ll show you how to use Photoshop actions to get […]