Adobe Photoshop Resources

HowTos Index

How To Create a Custom Brush in Photoshop
Learn how to define a custom brush in Photoshop (any version) and get tips for using and working with custom brushes.

How To Add Custom Patterns and Save Them as a Set in Photoshop 6 and Up
How to add your own patterns and save custom pattern sets and other presets using the Preset Manager in Photoshop 6 and higher.

How To Enhance A Portrait with a Soft Focus "Glamour" Effect in Photoshop
This technique mimics a soft focus or diffusion lens filter, softening the photo, reducing harsh lines and wrinkles, and intensifying the colors. It's great for glamour portraits and also works well for reducing JPEG artifacts.

How To Whiten Teeth in Photoshop (any Version)
You don't need special toothpaste if you've got Photoshop! Here's step-by-step instructions for using Photoshop's dodge tool to whiten and brighten your smile.

How To Create 3D Anaglyphs in Photoshop
A 3D anaglyph image will appear three-dimensional when viewed through red/blue lenses. Here is a reader-submitted technique for creating 3D anaglyphs in Photoshop 5.5. The tutorial should be compatible with later versions of Photoshop as well.

How To Fix Many Problems With Photoshop, ImageReady and Elements
Is Photoshop, Elements, or ImageReady 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.

How To Add 3-up 4x6's to the Picture Package Layouts in Photoshop 6 & 7
Learn how to customize the picture package layouts in Adobe Photoshop 6 and 7, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Album, simply by editing a plain text file.

How To Remove Red Eye in Photoshop (any Version)
Is your otherwise perfect picture ruined by unsightly, glowing red eyes from camera flash? It's happened to us all, fortunately, it's fairly easy to correct. Here's step-by step instructions for removing red eye with Photoshop.

How To Create Custom Shapes From Illustrator Paths For Photoshop 6 and up
Step-by-step instructions for making custom vector shapes from Illustrator paths for use with the shape tool in Photoshop 6 or 7.

How To Add a Text Watermark Over a Photo in Photoshop 5.5 or higher
Learn how to protect your photos and images by adding a translucent copyright watermark over them to identify them as your own work. This technique does not require you to render the layer, so your text remains editable.

How To Smooth Skin and Conceal Blemishes With Photoshop 5 and Up
Wouldn't we all like to look a few years younger or magically erase facial blemishes? Luckily we can turn back the clock digitally with the appropriately-named history brush in Photoshop 5 and up. Here's the step-by-step procedure.

How To Use Grayscale Masks For Edge Effects in Photoshop 5 and Up
Learn how to use the free grayscale masks on this site with Photoshop's layer mask feature to create interesting edge effects for your photos.

How To Quickly Correct a Dark (Underexposed) Photo in Photoshop
Learn how to quickly correct a dark photo with layers and blend modes in Photoshop.

How To Quickly Correct a Washed Out (Overexposed) Photo in Photoshop
Learn how to quickly correct a washed out photo with layers and blend modes in Photoshop.

How To Add an Outline to Type with Layer Styles in Photoshop 6 and up
Learn how to add an outline to text in Photoshop 6.0 and up without rendering the type layer. This technique uses layer styles so the type remains editable.

How To Add a Thick Outline to Type in Photoshop (any version)
Learn how to add a thick outline to text in Photoshop without rendering the text layer. Also works for outlining any selection in Photoshop versions 4 and up.

How To Add an Outline to Type in Photoshop 5.5 without Rendering the Type
Learn how to add an outline to text in Photoshop 5.5 without rendering the text layer. This technique uses layer effects so the type remains editable.

How To Make Rounded Rectangles in Photoshop 5.5 or earlier
Learn how to create rounded rectangles in Photoshop with a few simple steps.

How To Fill Text With an Image in Photoshop without Rendering the Text
Learn how to fill text with an image, gradient, or pattern in Photoshop 5 without rendering the layer. Create multicolored text that remains editable.

How To Use a Pattern Fill in Photoshop 4 and 5.x
Learn how to define an image or selection as a pattern that can be used to fill a layer or selection in Photoshop.

How To Apply a Sepia Tone to a Photo in Photoshop
Step-by-step instructions tell you how to apply a sepia tone to a photo in Photoshop. A sepia tone can gives a picture a warm, antique feeling and it's not at all hard to do!

How To Prepare Photoshop For Creating Web Images
A simple how to on preparing Photoshop for creating Web images.

How To Create a Custom Shape From a Font in Photoshop 6 and up
Step-by-step instructions for making custom vector shapes from dingbat fonts for use with the shape tool in Photoshop 6.

How To Draw Dotted Lines With Photoshop - Stroke a Path Method
Many advanced options are hidden in Photoshop's Brushes palette. By adjusting the spacing we can create a custom brush to make dotted lines. This method uses a path and the paintbrush tool.

How To Draw Dotted Lines With Photoshop - Paintbrush Method
Many advanced options are hidden in Photoshop's Brushes palette. By adjusting the spacing we can create a custom brush to make dotted lines. This method uses guidelines and the paintbrush tool.

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