| Adobe Photoshop Basics | |
Now that we've covered some of the more basic editing functions in Photoshop, you're going to need to know how to save your images. (Continued below...).
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To save an image in the native Photoshop file format, you would simply choose File > Save or Ctrl-S/Command-S. To save the file under a different name, you would choose the File > Save As command (Shift-Ctrl-S/Shift-Command-S).
Where things can get tricky is when you need to save the file in a different format. If you have Photoshop 5.5 and you're saving an image intended for the Web, it's best to use the Save for Web command (Alt-Shift-Ctrl-S/Option-Shift-Command-S). Save for Web allows you preview up to four different settings and compare the results before committing to the Save. One important thing to know about Save for Web is that your image will always be exported with a resolution of 72 ppi, so if you need to retain the print size and resolution, it's best not to use Save for Web.
For more on the Save for Web command, see my overview for descriptions of each element:
Save for Web
When saving your class assignments for these lessons, get in the habit of using the Save for Web command since your assignments will be posted to the forum.
| Notes for Version 6.0 |
| In Photoshop 6, the Save a Copy command was eliminated and this functionality has been moved to the Save As command. |
If you are using Photoshop 5.0 or you need to save to another format that's not for the Web, you'll want to use the Save A Copy Command (Photoshop 5.x only).
For more on saving images and file formats, visit these links:
Graphics File Formats
Formatting That File
Congratulations! It may not seem like we've covered very much, but you now have all the skills you need to prepare images for posting on the Web, sending via email, and printing on your home printer.
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