Graphics Software: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Take a Screen Shot with Mac OS
The Macintosh operating system has always made it easy to capture a screen shot (an image of your computer desktop or an active window). Here's a summary of all the shortcuts you can use to capture your screen using Mac OS X.
The Macintosh operating system has always made it easy to capture a screen shot (an image of your computer desktop or an active window). Here's a summary of all the shortcuts you can use to capture your screen using Mac OS X.
Take a Screen Shot in Windows
Learn how to capture a screen shot of your desktop or an active window to an image in Windows without installing additional software.
Learn how to capture a screen shot of your desktop or an active window to an image in Windows without installing additional software.
iOS Screen Capture How-To
Did you know you can capture a screen shot from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch without having to install any third-party apps? This allows you create a picture of anything displayed on the screen, no matter which app you have open. The screen shot is automatically saved and then you can share it by email or post it online.
Did you know you can capture a screen shot from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch without having to install any third-party apps? This allows you create a picture of anything displayed on the screen, no matter which app you have open. The screen shot is automatically saved and then you can share it by email or post it online.
Free Photo Editors for Windows
Even if you can't afford to spend anything on software, you can still find free software to help you create and edit your photos and images. These are my top picks for free image editing programs.
Even if you can't afford to spend anything on software, you can still find free software to help you create and edit your photos and images. These are my top picks for free image editing programs.
Reduce Photos for Online Use
It's important to reduce the pixel dimensions and file size of image you will be using for email and the Web. These resources will help you get your pictures down to an appropriate size for online use.
It's important to reduce the pixel dimensions and file size of image you will be using for email and the Web. These resources will help you get your pictures down to an appropriate size for online use.
Free Photo Editors for Mac
If you can't afford to purchase software, you can still find free software to create and edit images. These are my picks for the top free image editors and painting programs for Macintosh.
If you can't afford to purchase software, you can still find free software to create and edit images. These are my picks for the top free image editors and painting programs for Macintosh.
PhotoScape Review
PhotoScape is free photo editing software for Windows which is jam-packed with features, while remaining very easy to use.
PhotoScape is free photo editing software for Windows which is jam-packed with features, while remaining very easy to use.
Photoshop Scratch Disk
Are you getting an error message in Photoshop that the scratch disk is full? This article explains what the scratch disk is, how to deal with the scratch disk is full error message, and how to set Photoshop's scratch disk preferences for optimal performance.
Are you getting an error message in Photoshop that the scratch disk is full? This article explains what the scratch disk is, how to deal with the scratch disk is full error message, and how to set Photoshop's scratch disk preferences for optimal performance.
Graphics Tablets Buyer's Guide
Find out if a graphics tablet is right for you and learn which features to look for in the pen and tablet you choose.
Find out if a graphics tablet is right for you and learn which features to look for in the pen and tablet you choose.
Adobe Photoshop Basics Free Online Class - Course Outline
The outline for the free online course for Adobe Photoshop Basics. Provides an overview of the lessons.
The outline for the free online course for Adobe Photoshop Basics. Provides an overview of the lessons.
Which Graphics File Format?
Learn which format is best for saving your images with these general guidelines and brief file format explanations.
Learn which format is best for saving your images with these general guidelines and brief file format explanations.
Photoshop Free Download
Learn how to find a free download of Adobe Photoshop CS6 or other version of Photoshop.
Learn how to find a free download of Adobe Photoshop CS6 or other version of Photoshop.
Type on a Path in Illustrator
Logos and other artwork use type on a circle. This tutorial will show you how to put text around a circle with Adobe Illustrator.
Logos and other artwork use type on a circle. This tutorial will show you how to put text around a circle with Adobe Illustrator.
Installing Photoshop Goodies
There are hundreds of Web sites offering free Photoshop brushes, layer style effects, actions, shapes, patterns, gradients, and color swatch sets. Here's what to do with these files to get them working in Photoshop, along with links to where you can find these free goodies.
There are hundreds of Web sites offering free Photoshop brushes, layer style effects, actions, shapes, patterns, gradients, and color swatch sets. Here's what to do with these files to get them working in Photoshop, along with links to where you can find these free goodies.
The GIMP Review
GIMP is a bitmap/pixel based image manipulation program for photo editing and retouching, and creating images and animations.
GIMP is a bitmap/pixel based image manipulation program for photo editing and retouching, and creating images and animations.
Unlock the Background Layer
Most photos open with the background locked. Here's how to unlock it.
Most photos open with the background locked. Here's how to unlock it.
Choosing an iPad Stylus
What's the best stylus for iPad and other touch screens? Here's a collection of stylus reviews for iPad and other touch screens, along with advice on what to consider when choosing an iPad or tablet stylus.
What's the best stylus for iPad and other touch screens? Here's a collection of stylus reviews for iPad and other touch screens, along with advice on what to consider when choosing an iPad or tablet stylus.
Remove Red Eye in Photoshop...
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.
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.
Copy Images or Text From a PDF
A simple how to on copying graphics or text from an Adobe Acrobat PDF file.
A simple how to on copying graphics or text from an Adobe Acrobat PDF file.
Photoshop Only Fonts
Here's how you can install fonts that you want to make available in Photoshop's menu's but that won't load with Windows and won't be accessible from other (non-Adobe) Windows applications.
Here's how you can install fonts that you want to make available in Photoshop's menu's but that won't load with Windows and won't be accessible from other (non-Adobe) Windows applications.
How Many Pixels for Printing?
Whether scanning a document or choosing a digital camera, many people are confused about how many pixels they need in an image. Here's a handy chart to guide you when determining how many pixels you will need for printing standard size photos on an ink jet printer or through an online printing service.
Whether scanning a document or choosing a digital camera, many people are confused about how many pixels they need in an image. Here's a handy chart to guide you when determining how many pixels you will need for printing standard size photos on an ink jet printer or through an online printing service.
Apply a Sepia Tone to a Pho...
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!
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!
Windows Vista/7 Snipping Tool
Before Windows Vista, if you wanted a screen shot you had to use the less than intuitive method of pressing the print screen key and pasting the screen shot into a graphics program to add markup and save it. With Windows Vista, Microsoft has included a utility called the Snipping Tool to make capturing screen shots easier.
Before Windows Vista, if you wanted a screen shot you had to use the less than intuitive method of pressing the print screen key and pasting the screen shot into a graphics program to add markup and save it. With Windows Vista, Microsoft has included a utility called the Snipping Tool to make capturing screen shots easier.
Rubber Stamp Effect in Photoshop
This tutorial will show you how to apply a stamp effect to text or an image with Photoshop. In this case, we will mimic a rubber stamp, but this effect can also be used to create a grunge or distressed effect on text or graphics.
This tutorial will show you how to apply a stamp effect to text or an image with Photoshop. In this case, we will mimic a rubber stamp, but this effect can also be used to create a grunge or distressed effect on text or graphics.
Photoshop & Elements Compared
Is Photoshop worth the extra $500 compared to Photoshop Elements? Check out this overview of the differences and decide for yourself.
Is Photoshop worth the extra $500 compared to Photoshop Elements? Check out this overview of the differences and decide for yourself.
Tools and Techniques for Removing Backgrounds with Photoshop
Explore a variety of tools and techniques for removing the background from graphic images with Adobe Photoshop. Includes step by step tutorials using the background eraser tool, channel masks, the magnetic lasso tool, the pen tool, and using a combination of techniques for making more complex selections.
Explore a variety of tools and techniques for removing the background from graphic images with Adobe Photoshop. Includes step by step tutorials using the background eraser tool, channel masks, the magnetic lasso tool, the pen tool, and using a combination of techniques for making more complex selections.
Combining Two Photos
With this tutorial, I will show you how to combine two photos into one document using Photoshop Elements. This is something you might want to do to show a before and after version of an image correction. Just for fun, we'll add some text to the new document as this is another basic task that a new user may wish to learn.
With this tutorial, I will show you how to combine two photos into one document using Photoshop Elements. This is something you might want to do to show a before and after version of an image correction. Just for fun, we'll add some text to the new document as this is another basic task that a new user may wish to learn.
Email Digital Photos
Sending pictures by email is an easy way to share your digital photos, but make sure you do it the right way so you don't annoy your friends and family. Another option is to post your photos to the web, especially when sharing photos with many recipients.
Sending pictures by email is an easy way to share your digital photos, but make sure you do it the right way so you don't annoy your friends and family. Another option is to post your photos to the web, especially when sharing photos with many recipients.
Select Many Photos in iOS
If you've ever wanted to select multiple photos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, you may have been frustrated by having to tap on each and every photo that you wanted to select. Here's a little tip for to save time when you want to select multiple photos in iOS.
If you've ever wanted to select multiple photos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, you may have been frustrated by having to tap on each and every photo that you wanted to select. Here's a little tip for to save time when you want to select multiple photos in iOS.
Photoshop Greeting Card
This tutorial will walk you through how to create a create a greeting card with Photoshop. I have created
This tutorial will walk you through how to create a create a greeting card with Photoshop. I have created
Art-Oriented Software
These art-oriented software programs are designed especially for painting, drawing, coloring, and creating original art work. Most of them have tools to mimic traditional artistic media such as oils, watercolors, acrylics, pencils, markers, crayons, chalk, pastels, and felt pens. Many of them also offer a variety of unusual, non-traditional tools. Several are even free!
These art-oriented software programs are designed especially for painting, drawing, coloring, and creating original art work. Most of them have tools to mimic traditional artistic media such as oils, watercolors, acrylics, pencils, markers, crayons, chalk, pastels, and felt pens. Many of them also offer a variety of unusual, non-traditional tools. Several are even free!
Graphics Tablet Top Picks
These are the most popular brands and models of graphics tablets available in the US. The pressure-sensitive graphics tablets featured here are well-suited to both professional and home users who will be using the tablet for photo editing and digital art, or as a mouse replacement.
These are the most popular brands and models of graphics tablets available in the US. The pressure-sensitive graphics tablets featured here are well-suited to both professional and home users who will be using the tablet for photo editing and digital art, or as a mouse replacement.
Create a Soft Fade Vignette...
How to create a vignette or soft fade effect flexibly and non-destructively using Photoshop's layer masks.
How to create a vignette or soft fade effect flexibly and non-destructively using Photoshop's layer masks.
Removing the Background - Photoshop Channel Mask
An amazingly simple technique for removing the background from an image by creating a mask from an existing color channel in Photoshop.
An amazingly simple technique for removing the background from an image by creating a mask from an existing color channel in Photoshop.
Add a Thick Outline to Type...
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.
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.
What is OEM Software?
: What is OEM Software? What is OEM Software? : OEM stands for "original equipment manufacturer" and
: What is OEM Software? What is OEM Software? : OEM stands for "original equipment manufacturer" and
Vector and Bitmap Images
Learn about the differences between the two major types of 2D graphics: scalable vector graphics and pixel-based bitmap images.
Learn about the differences between the two major types of 2D graphics: scalable vector graphics and pixel-based bitmap images.
Photoshop CS Text on a Path
Finally, Photoshop users can now put type on a path or into a shape. Learn how to use this new feature in Photoshop CS.
Finally, Photoshop users can now put type on a path or into a shape. Learn how to use this new feature in Photoshop CS.
Removing the Background - Photoshop Magnetic Lasso Tool
Step by step instructions for removing the background from an image using the magnetic lasso tool in Photoshop 5.0 and quick mask mode to refine the selection.
Step by step instructions for removing the background from an image using the magnetic lasso tool in Photoshop 5.0 and quick mask mode to refine the selection.
Wacom Bamboo Graphics Tablets
Review of the Wacom Bamboo line of consumer-level graphics tablets including the Bamboo Connect, Bamboo Capture, and Bamboo Create.
Review of the Wacom Bamboo line of consumer-level graphics tablets including the Bamboo Connect, Bamboo Capture, and Bamboo Create.
Paint.NET Review
Paint.NET is a free pixel-based image editor suitable for basic image enhancement and more advanced creative work on Windows machines.
Paint.NET is a free pixel-based image editor suitable for basic image enhancement and more advanced creative work on Windows machines.
Increasing Image Resolution
How to increase image resolution with minimal loss in image quality. Get bigger photo prints at higher quality. Several methods and software options are explained.
How to increase image resolution with minimal loss in image quality. Get bigger photo prints at higher quality. Several methods and software options are explained.
Picasa Review
Picasa is a flashy and functional digital photo organizer and editor which has improved considerably since its first release. Although I expected better organization and searching capabilities from a Google property, Picasa is excellent for beginners and casual digital shooters who want to find all their pictures, sort them into albums, do quick edits, and share with friends and family.
Picasa is a flashy and functional digital photo organizer and editor which has improved considerably since its first release. Although I expected better organization and searching capabilities from a Google property, Picasa is excellent for beginners and casual digital shooters who want to find all their pictures, sort them into albums, do quick edits, and share with friends and family.
Save Images from Mobile Safari
Have you ever wanted to save an image while browsing the web with mobile Safari on your iPod Touch or iPhone? It's easy to do!
Have you ever wanted to save an image while browsing the web with mobile Safari on your iPod Touch or iPhone? It's easy to do!
Watermarks on Digital Images
Adding a visible watermark is a common way of identifying images and protecting them from unauthorized use online. Learn how to create an effective watermark and apply it to your digital photos or art work.
Adding a visible watermark is a common way of identifying images and protecting them from unauthorized use online. Learn how to create an effective watermark and apply it to your digital photos or art work.
Using Patterns in Illustrator
Patterns in Illustrator are easy to use, and they can be applied to fills, strokes, and even resized, rotated, or repositioned within an object. Let's look at applying patterns to an object, and then see how easy it is to resize, reposition, or even rotate the pattern within an object.
Patterns in Illustrator are easy to use, and they can be applied to fills, strokes, and even resized, rotated, or repositioned within an object. Let's look at applying patterns to an object, and then see how easy it is to resize, reposition, or even rotate the pattern within an object.
Optimizing Animated GIFs
Animated GIFs can easily become quite bloated. Optimization software can help reduce their size, but you'll get even better results if you learn how GIF compression works. Keep these points in mind as you create animated GIFs.
Animated GIFs can easily become quite bloated. Optimization software can help reduce their size, but you'll get even better results if you learn how GIF compression works. Keep these points in mind as you create animated GIFs.
Removing the Background - Photoshop's Background Eraser Tool
Removing the background in Photoshop is easy using the background eraser tool in Photoshop 5.5. Get step by step instructions for using the background eraser tool to erase the sky and leave the jets and vapor trails.
Removing the background in Photoshop is easy using the background eraser tool in Photoshop 5.5. Get step by step instructions for using the background eraser tool to erase the sky and leave the jets and vapor trails.
Picture Is Turned Sideways
Are your portrait orientation pictures displaying sideways on your computer or online? Learn how to get those vertical photos to display correctly instead of sideways.
Are your portrait orientation pictures displaying sideways on your computer or online? Learn how to get those vertical photos to display correctly instead of sideways.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 8b - Blur Sharpen and Smudge Tools
Lesson 8b in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an introduction to the blur, sharpen, and smudge retouching tools.
Lesson 8b in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an introduction to the blur, sharpen, and smudge retouching tools.
Photoshop PDF Tutorials by John Woods - For Photoshop CS
John Woods is a Digital Imaging Specialist for Kodak, and an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop 5.0. He created these tutorials to help some people internally at Kodak, and has made them freely available to the Photoshop community.
John Woods is a Digital Imaging Specialist for Kodak, and an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop 5.0. He created these tutorials to help some people internally at Kodak, and has made them freely available to the Photoshop community.
Photoshop CS6 Review
For the ultimate in graphics power and flexibility, Photoshop can't be beat. Learn about the features, pros, and cons of Photoshop CS6 in this expert review.
For the ultimate in graphics power and flexibility, Photoshop can't be beat. Learn about the features, pros, and cons of Photoshop CS6 in this expert review.
Batch Processing and Recording Actions in Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to use Photoshop's Actions and Batch command to automate the process of preparing images for the Web, or for automating any number of repetitive tasks.
Learn how to use Photoshop's Actions and Batch command to automate the process of preparing images for the Web, or for automating any number of repetitive tasks.
Put a Picture in a Shape
A clipping mask is an easy, nondestructive way to cut a picture into any shape in both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This tutorial shows you how to use a clipping mask in either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
A clipping mask is an easy, nondestructive way to cut a picture into any shape in both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This tutorial shows you how to use a clipping mask in either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
Top Digital Photo Software
Digital photo software is designed for people who want to organize and share personal and family photos, but don't want to spend a lot of time editing them. Here is a roundup of the best digital photo software for viewing, browsing, organizing, cataloging, sorting, touching-up, printing, and sharing your digital photos, images, and other media.
Digital photo software is designed for people who want to organize and share personal and family photos, but don't want to spend a lot of time editing them. Here is a roundup of the best digital photo software for viewing, browsing, organizing, cataloging, sorting, touching-up, printing, and sharing your digital photos, images, and other media.
Saving Images as JPEGs in GIMP
This article looks at how GIMP makes it easy to save and export files to JPEG format.
This article looks at how GIMP makes it easy to save and export files to JPEG format.
Free Custom Shapes
Free custom shapes for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Basic shapes including hearts, diamonds, pill shape, tree, maple leaf, dingbats, shield, musical notes, arrows, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free custom shapes for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Basic shapes including hearts, diamonds, pill shape, tree, maple leaf, dingbats, shield, musical notes, arrows, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free Frame and Border Shapes
Download free custom shapes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements by Shelby Kate Schmitz. This collection includes 126 frame and border custom shape designs in 3 sets (42 shapes each).
Download free custom shapes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements by Shelby Kate Schmitz. This collection includes 126 frame and border custom shape designs in 3 sets (42 shapes each).
Best Photo Editor for Mac OS X
Asking which is the best photo editor for Mac OS X may sound like a simple and straight forward question, however it is a more complex question than it may at first seem. This article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of several options and should point you in the right direction for finding the best Mac photo editor for you.
Asking which is the best photo editor for Mac OS X may sound like a simple and straight forward question, however it is a more complex question than it may at first seem. This article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of several options and should point you in the right direction for finding the best Mac photo editor for you.
Remove Moire Patterns From ...
How to use Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to remove moire patterns from photos that have been scanned from books, magazines or newspapers.
How to use Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to remove moire patterns from photos that have been scanned from books, magazines or newspapers.
Resizing Pictures with Picasa
When you want to post photos on the Web or email them, it's good to scale them down to a small size so your recipients can load them faster. Or, you may need to scale the pictures down to get them to fit on a CD, memory card, or flash drive. You can resize a whole folder of pictures or multiple pictures at once using the free photo software Picasa.
When you want to post photos on the Web or email them, it's good to scale them down to a small size so your recipients can load them faster. Or, you may need to scale the pictures down to get them to fit on a CD, memory card, or flash drive. You can resize a whole folder of pictures or multiple pictures at once using the free photo software Picasa.
Interpolation
The definition of interpolation as it relates to graphics software.
The definition of interpolation as it relates to graphics software.
Useful Photoshop Shortcuts
Every Photoshop user probably has their personal favorite selection of keyboard shortcuts they consider essential, and I'm no different. These are the keyboard shortcuts that I use the most, along with some that I don't use often, but always end up having to look up when I need them.
Every Photoshop user probably has their personal favorite selection of keyboard shortcuts they consider essential, and I'm no different. These are the keyboard shortcuts that I use the most, along with some that I don't use often, but always end up having to look up when I need them.
Picasa to Facebook Uploader
Did you know you can upload pictures to Facebook directly from Picasa? The Picasa Uploader for Facebook will add a button to your Picasa program enabling you to upload directly to your existing Facebook albums or create a new Facebook photo album directly from Picasa.
Did you know you can upload pictures to Facebook directly from Picasa? The Picasa Uploader for Facebook will add a button to your Picasa program enabling you to upload directly to your existing Facebook albums or create a new Facebook photo album directly from Picasa.
Print a Portion of a PDF File
If you've ever wanted to print just a portion of a PDF file from Adobe Reader, this is how you can do it. It also allows you to enlarge the selected area to fill the entire page, if desired.
If you've ever wanted to print just a portion of a PDF file from Adobe Reader, this is how you can do it. It also allows you to enlarge the selected area to fill the entire page, if desired.
Photoshop PDF Tutorials by John Woods - For Photoshop 7.0
John Woods is a Digital Imaging Specialist for Kodak, and an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop 5.0. He created these tutorials to help some people internally at Kodak, and has made them freely available to the Photoshop community.
John Woods is a Digital Imaging Specialist for Kodak, and an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop 5.0. He created these tutorials to help some people internally at Kodak, and has made them freely available to the Photoshop community.
Getting Truer Colors in Print
You may have found that your printer doesn't always print color as you see it on the monitor. Learn the basics of this problem - Why it happens and what you can do about it.
You may have found that your printer doesn't always print color as you see it on the monitor. Learn the basics of this problem - Why it happens and what you can do about it.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 1a - Menu Bar
Lesson 1a in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the menu bar.
Lesson 1a in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the menu bar.
Remove the Date from a Photo
Explore several techniques for removing a date from a photo.
Explore several techniques for removing a date from a photo.
Sue's Wood Pattern Textures Set
Download free custom pattern sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This seamless textile pattern set includes a variety of seamless tiles, textures and patterns for backgrounds, fills, and more.
Download free custom pattern sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This seamless textile pattern set includes a variety of seamless tiles, textures and patterns for backgrounds, fills, and more.
Custom Patterns in Photoshop
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 add your own patterns and save custom pattern sets and other presets using the Preset Manager in Photoshop 6 and higher.
Logo Software
Learn what graphics software is best for creating logos and text-based graphics.
Learn what graphics software is best for creating logos and text-based graphics.
Free Photo Frames
Download ten free transparent photo frame images in PNG format. Use these images to add a decorate touch to your photo. Just drop them into a new layer in front of your photo image.
Download ten free transparent photo frame images in PNG format. Use these images to add a decorate touch to your photo. Just drop them into a new layer in front of your photo image.
Photo Pos Pro Review
Photo Pos Pro is a powerful free pixel-based image editor with a lot to offer. Learn more about it in this detailed review.
Photo Pos Pro is a powerful free pixel-based image editor with a lot to offer. Learn more about it in this detailed review.
Text Effects in Illustrator
Learn how to dress up your text in Adobe Illustrator using gradients, patterns, and brush strokes. These techniques are the building blocks for creating a variety of type effects in Illustrator.
Learn how to dress up your text in Adobe Illustrator using gradients, patterns, and brush strokes. These techniques are the building blocks for creating a variety of type effects in Illustrator.
Add a Text Watermark Over a...
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.
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.
Removing the Background - Photoshop Pen Tool
Step by step instructions for removing the background from an image with the pen tool in Photoshop.
Step by step instructions for removing the background from an image with the pen tool in Photoshop.
Straighten A Crooked Picture
If you have a picture that was taken with the camera tilted or scanned at an angle, Photoshop offers two tools to fix this quickly--the measure tool and the crop tool. Here are step-by step instructions for straightening a crooked photo or scan in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, plus a way to correct perspective at the same time.
If you have a picture that was taken with the camera tilted or scanned at an angle, Photoshop offers two tools to fix this quickly--the measure tool and the crop tool. Here are step-by step instructions for straightening a crooked photo or scan in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, plus a way to correct perspective at the same time.
Photoshop on Multiple PCs
Find out how many computers you are allowed to install Photoshop on according to the license agreement.
Find out how many computers you are allowed to install Photoshop on according to the license agreement.
Leprakawn's Free Brushes
Click the link below to download this brush set for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. The samples shown
Click the link below to download this brush set for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. The samples shown
Use a Pattern Fill in Phot...
Learn how to define an image or selection as a pattern that can be used to fill a layer or selection in Photoshop.
Learn how to define an image or selection as a pattern that can be used to fill a layer or selection in Photoshop.
What is Graphics Software?
Learn what graphics software is and isn't, who uses graphics software, and get direction on finding the best graphics software for your needs and budget. This introduction to graphics software will help first time vistors get a feel for what is covered on the About.com Graphics Software site.
Learn what graphics software is and isn't, who uses graphics software, and get direction on finding the best graphics software for your needs and budget. This introduction to graphics software will help first time vistors get a feel for what is covered on the About.com Graphics Software site.
Photoshop Elements 11 Review
Photoshop Elements is Adobe's photo-editing software for photo hobbyists. Photoshop Elements includes a full-featured photo editor, an integrated photo organizer, project layout templates, artwork and themes, and a number of sharing options.
Photoshop Elements is Adobe's photo-editing software for photo hobbyists. Photoshop Elements includes a full-featured photo editor, an integrated photo organizer, project layout templates, artwork and themes, and a number of sharing options.
JPEG Myths and Facts
The JPEG image format has quickly become the most widely used digital image format. It's also the most misunderstood. Here's a collection of some common misconceptions and facts about JPEG images.
The JPEG image format has quickly become the most widely used digital image format. It's also the most misunderstood. Here's a collection of some common misconceptions and facts about JPEG images.
Wacom Intuos5 Graphics Tablet
Wacom's newest professional pen tablet, the Intuos5, features a new soft-touch black matte finish, multi-touch capability, a wireless connection option, and improvements to software. Learn about the pros and cons and features of this graphics tablet to see if it is right for your needs.
Wacom's newest professional pen tablet, the Intuos5, features a new soft-touch black matte finish, multi-touch capability, a wireless connection option, and improvements to software. Learn about the pros and cons and features of this graphics tablet to see if it is right for your needs.
Seashore for Mac Review
Seashore is a free pixel-based image editor suitable for basic image enhancement and more advanced creative work on Mac OS X.
Seashore is a free pixel-based image editor suitable for basic image enhancement and more advanced creative work on Mac OS X.
Essential Photo Editing
You may not think you need to do any out-of-camera photo editing before you print or share your photos, but there are a few, simple things you can do to make those good photos so much better.
You may not think you need to do any out-of-camera photo editing before you print or share your photos, but there are a few, simple things you can do to make those good photos so much better.
Image in Text Photoshop Tutorial
In this tutorial you will learn to put an image or photo inside text using a clipping mask in Photoshop. In addition, you will learn to use some of the text tools in the character panel, and you'll add an outline to the text using the stroke layer effect.
In this tutorial you will learn to put an image or photo inside text using a clipping mask in Photoshop. In addition, you will learn to use some of the text tools in the character panel, and you'll add an outline to the text using the stroke layer effect.
Fixing Pet Eye in Your Photos
Pet eye is the glowing white, green, red, or yellow eye reflections that you often get when taking photos of pets or animals in low light conditions when a flash is used. This tutorial shows you a fairly easy way to fix the pet eye problem using photo-editing software to paint over the problem part of the eye. You can follow this tutorial using any software that supports layers.
Pet eye is the glowing white, green, red, or yellow eye reflections that you often get when taking photos of pets or animals in low light conditions when a flash is used. This tutorial shows you a fairly easy way to fix the pet eye problem using photo-editing software to paint over the problem part of the eye. You can follow this tutorial using any software that supports layers.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 8c - Dodge Burn And Sponge Tools
Lesson 8c in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an introduction to the dodge burn and sponge toning and retouching tools.
Lesson 8c in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an introduction to the dodge burn and sponge toning and retouching tools.
Whimsical Hearts Frame
Download free Valentine's Day graphics in the form of transparent PNG files or Paint Shop Pro picture tubes. This collection includes hearts, frames, and a doll.
Download free Valentine's Day graphics in the form of transparent PNG files or Paint Shop Pro picture tubes. This collection includes hearts, frames, and a doll.
Creating a Photoshop Action
In this tutorial, I will show you how to record a simple action for resizing a set of images and then I'll show you how to use it with the batch automate command for processing multiple images. Although we'll be creating a simple action in this tutorial, once you know the process, you can create actions as complex as you like.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to record a simple action for resizing a set of images and then I'll show you how to use it with the batch automate command for processing multiple images. Although we'll be creating a simple action in this tutorial, once you know the process, you can create actions as complex as you like.
iPad for Photography
More serious photographers, and those who shoot raw camera files, may be wondering if the iPad can fit into a raw photography workflow. This article discusses some of the ways photographers can utilize an iPad, as well as the limitations of the iPad for photographers.
More serious photographers, and those who shoot raw camera files, may be wondering if the iPad can fit into a raw photography workflow. This article discusses some of the ways photographers can utilize an iPad, as well as the limitations of the iPad for photographers.
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.
Learn how to define a custom brush in Photoshop (any version) and get tips for using and working with custom brushes.
How to Save in Lightroom
If you are new to Lightroom, you may be looking for the Save command such as you are used to from other photo editing software. But Lightroom does not have a Save command. Find out how to save the edits you make in Lightroom.
If you are new to Lightroom, you may be looking for the Save command such as you are used to from other photo editing software. But Lightroom does not have a Save command. Find out how to save the edits you make in Lightroom.
Free Valentine's Day Graphics
Download free Valentine's Day graphics in the form of transparent PNG files or Paint Shop Pro picture tubes. This collection includes hearts, frames, and a doll.
Download free Valentine's Day graphics in the form of transparent PNG files or Paint Shop Pro picture tubes. This collection includes hearts, frames, and a doll.
RAW or JPG
There is so much mis-information about RAW and JPG that even many professional photographers and graphics designers are confused. I am a full time professional photographer. I work with JPG files every day. I never shoot RAW for my day-to-day work. That does not mean everyone should work just like me, but you should know some facts and forget the fiction.
There is so much mis-information about RAW and JPG that even many professional photographers and graphics designers are confused. I am a full time professional photographer. I work with JPG files every day. I never shoot RAW for my day-to-day work. That does not mean everyone should work just like me, but you should know some facts and forget the fiction.
Saving Images as PNGs in GIMP
Here we look at the relatively simple steps needed to save a PNG file in GIMP, the free pixel-based image editor.
Here we look at the relatively simple steps needed to save a PNG file in GIMP, the free pixel-based image editor.
Dotted Lines With Photoshop
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.
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.
Opening Images
What to do when your graphics won't open or your file associations stop functioning.
What to do when your graphics won't open or your file associations stop functioning.
Out of Bounds Photoshop Elements
The out of bounds effect is when a part of the photo extends beyond the frame. It's a popular effect that can add dimension and interest to a subject, and it's easy to create in Photoshop Elements 9 and higher.
The out of bounds effect is when a part of the photo extends beyond the frame. It's a popular effect that can add dimension and interest to a subject, and it's easy to create in Photoshop Elements 9 and higher.
JPEGCrops Review
JPEGCrops is free software to help you quickly rotate and crop multiple photos to standard photo sizes without loss of quality.
JPEGCrops is free software to help you quickly rotate and crop multiple photos to standard photo sizes without loss of quality.
Buying Photo Editing Software
Photo and image editors allow you to create and modify bitmap-based graphics and photographic images. This includes tasks such as painting and drawing, color correction, photo enhancement, creating special effects, image conversion, and adding text to graphics. Learn how to choose the best image editor for your needs.
Photo and image editors allow you to create and modify bitmap-based graphics and photographic images. This includes tasks such as painting and drawing, color correction, photo enhancement, creating special effects, image conversion, and adding text to graphics. Learn how to choose the best image editor for your needs.
Create Text on a Curve in C...
How to create text that flows along a path or the outline of a shape in CorelDRAW.
How to create text that flows along a path or the outline of a shape in CorelDRAW.
Photoshop Crop Tool Problem
What to do when Photoshop's crop tool does not behave normally.
What to do when Photoshop's crop tool does not behave normally.
GIMP Animated GIF
GIMP offers users with basic experience the tools to produce simple animated GIF files. Learn how to produce an animated GIF in GIMP with this tutorial.
GIMP offers users with basic experience the tools to produce simple animated GIF files. Learn how to produce an animated GIF in GIMP with this tutorial.
Cheap Prices for Photoshop
Everybody loves to get a great deal, but if that amazing offer on Photoshop sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Learn how you can get a legitimate version of Photoshop, and save money, too.
Everybody loves to get a great deal, but if that amazing offer on Photoshop sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Learn how you can get a legitimate version of Photoshop, and save money, too.
Remove Dust & Specks in PSE
I'm going to show you a quick way to remove the dust in Photoshop Elements without taking out too much detail, and without endlessly clicking on each speck with the spot healing tool. This technique should work in Photoshop too.
I'm going to show you a quick way to remove the dust in Photoshop Elements without taking out too much detail, and without endlessly clicking on each speck with the spot healing tool. This technique should work in Photoshop too.
Portrait Touch-Up Action
Download a free Adobe Photoshop action for smoothing skin and concealing blemishes in your portrait photos.
Download a free Adobe Photoshop action for smoothing skin and concealing blemishes in your portrait photos.
Quickly Correct a Washed Ou...
Learn how to quickly correct a washed out photo with layers and blend modes in Photoshop.
Learn how to quickly correct a washed out photo with layers and blend modes in Photoshop.
Polaroid Frame Template
Download a ready-to-use Polaroid frame template for quickly adding a Polaroid frame to any photo without having to create the Polaroid frame from scratch. You should be able to use the Polaroid frame template in any photo-editing software with layers capability and support for PSD or PNG file types.
Download a ready-to-use Polaroid frame template for quickly adding a Polaroid frame to any photo without having to create the Polaroid frame from scratch. You should be able to use the Polaroid frame template in any photo-editing software with layers capability and support for PSD or PNG file types.
Greenshot Screen Capture Software
Greenshot is a well featured free screen capture application for Windows.
Greenshot is a well featured free screen capture application for Windows.
Lost Photoshop Serial Number
What to do if you've lost your Photoshop or other Adobe software serial number.
What to do if you've lost your Photoshop or other Adobe software serial number.
Digital Camera Newbie Mistakes
Digital photography brings with it a lot of freedom, but it also opens up a whole new world of technology that can be confusing to the newcomer. The resources in this article with help you overcome and avoid the most common digital camera newbie mistakes.
Digital photography brings with it a lot of freedom, but it also opens up a whole new world of technology that can be confusing to the newcomer. The resources in this article with help you overcome and avoid the most common digital camera newbie mistakes.
Photoshop Actions in Elements
Some Photoshop Actions can be used in Photoshop Elements, but they are accessed in a different way depending on the version of Photoshop Elements. Here you'll find tools to help you use Photoshop actions within Photoshop Elements, links to help you find Elements-compatible actions, and tips for Photoshop users who want to create actions that will work in Photoshop Elements.
Some Photoshop Actions can be used in Photoshop Elements, but they are accessed in a different way depending on the version of Photoshop Elements. Here you'll find tools to help you use Photoshop actions within Photoshop Elements, links to help you find Elements-compatible actions, and tips for Photoshop users who want to create actions that will work in Photoshop Elements.
Using Transparent Images
So, you just painstakingly removed the background from an image and now you want to use the partially transparent image somewhere else. What do you do? Well, the answer isn't simple--it depends on where you are going with it. So let's take a look at your options.
So, you just painstakingly removed the background from an image and now you want to use the partially transparent image somewhere else. What do you do? Well, the answer isn't simple--it depends on where you are going with it. So let's take a look at your options.
CorelDRAW Text That Fills a Shape
How to create text that flows to fill a shape in CorelDRAW.
How to create text that flows to fill a shape in CorelDRAW.
Photoshop Portable Version
Information about photoshop portable version and photoshop lite free downloads.
Information about photoshop portable version and photoshop lite free downloads.
Flatten Layer Style Effects
A tip so you can apply filters to layers with effects in Photoshop.
A tip so you can apply filters to layers with effects in Photoshop.
Add an Outline to Type with...
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.
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.
What is a Screen Shot?
A screen shot is a way of taking a snapshot, or picture, of your computer screen. Screen shots can be very helpful when you need to demonstrate something that would be difficult to explain in words. Learn what you need to know about taking screen shots in Windows or Macintosh.
A screen shot is a way of taking a snapshot, or picture, of your computer screen. Screen shots can be very helpful when you need to demonstrate something that would be difficult to explain in words. Learn what you need to know about taking screen shots in Windows or Macintosh.
Bitmap to Vector Painlessly
Live Trace is one of the best new features in Illustrator CS2. With this tool you will be able to trace logos, sketches, scans, and many other bitmap images that were time-consuming and difficult to reproduce in minutes
Live Trace is one of the best new features in Illustrator CS2. With this tool you will be able to trace logos, sketches, scans, and many other bitmap images that were time-consuming and difficult to reproduce in minutes
XnView Review
XnView is a fast and free image viewer and converter with support for a staggering number of file formats, operating systems, and languages.
XnView is a fast and free image viewer and converter with support for a staggering number of file formats, operating systems, and languages.
Dithering - Graphics Software Glossary
The definition of dithering as it relates to graphics software.
The definition of dithering as it relates to graphics software.
Saving Images as GIFs in GIMP
This article looks at the simple steps necessary to save a GIF image using GIMP, the free pixel-based image editor.
This article looks at the simple steps necessary to save a GIF image using GIMP, the free pixel-based image editor.
Partial Color Photo Effect
One of the more popular photo effects you may have seen is the black and white partial color effects, where a photo is converted to black and white, except for one object in the photo which is made to stand out by keeping it in color. There are many different ways to achieve this effect. I'm going to show you a non-destructive way to do it using adjustment layers in Photoshop Elements. The same method will work in Photoshop or other software that offers adjustment layers.
One of the more popular photo effects you may have seen is the black and white partial color effects, where a photo is converted to black and white, except for one object in the photo which is made to stand out by keeping it in color. There are many different ways to achieve this effect. I'm going to show you a non-destructive way to do it using adjustment layers in Photoshop Elements. The same method will work in Photoshop or other software that offers adjustment layers.
Photo Manager Pro iOS App Review
Photo Manager Pro from Linkus is a universal iOS app for organizing and storing photos on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Learn about the Pros and cons of this app and see if it might be something you can use.
Photo Manager Pro from Linkus is a universal iOS app for organizing and storing photos on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Learn about the Pros and cons of this app and see if it might be something you can use.
How to Make a Seamless Tile - Examples and Instructions
A series on how to make your own seamless pattern tiles for Web backgrounds, desktop wallpaper, textures, and fills. Includes examples and instructions for several methods of making seamless tiles using custom brushes, tools, and filters.
A series on how to make your own seamless pattern tiles for Web backgrounds, desktop wallpaper, textures, and fills. Includes examples and instructions for several methods of making seamless tiles using custom brushes, tools, and filters.
What's New in Illustrator CS6
Learn about some of the new features in Adobe Illustrator CS6 with this overview. Looks at the new user interface, speed improvements, gradient strokes, image trace, and pattern maker and see what they mean for your workflow.
Learn about some of the new features in Adobe Illustrator CS6 with this overview. Looks at the new user interface, speed improvements, gradient strokes, image trace, and pattern maker and see what they mean for your workflow.
What is Tagging?
This article will help you understand tagging, a new way of organizing digital photos and other data. Tagging represents a significant shift in the way digital data will be sorted, saved, searched, and shared in the 21st century. If you've been locked in to the old folder way of organizing digital photos, it's time to open your mind to the tagging concept.
This article will help you understand tagging, a new way of organizing digital photos and other data. Tagging represents a significant shift in the way digital data will be sorted, saved, searched, and shared in the 21st century. If you've been locked in to the old folder way of organizing digital photos, it's time to open your mind to the tagging concept.
Removing the Background - Photo-Paint's Transparent Color Selection Tool
Step by step instructions for removing a background using Photo-Paint. The transparent color selection tool is used to erase the sky and leave the jets and vapor trails, then other tools and commands help to refine the image and make it appear more realistic in its new background.
Step by step instructions for removing a background using Photo-Paint. The transparent color selection tool is used to erase the sky and leave the jets and vapor trails, then other tools and commands help to refine the image and make it appear more realistic in its new background.
Add a Text Watermark to a P...
Placing a watermark on images that you plan to post on the Web will identify them as your own work and discourage people from copying them or claiming them as their own. Here's a simple way to add a copyright watermark in Photoshop Elements where the text remains editable.
Placing a watermark on images that you plan to post on the Web will identify them as your own work and discourage people from copying them or claiming them as their own. Here's a simple way to add a copyright watermark in Photoshop Elements where the text remains editable.
Review of Pixia
Pixia is a free pixel-based image editor suitable for basic image enhancement and more advanced creative work on Windows machines.
Pixia is a free pixel-based image editor suitable for basic image enhancement and more advanced creative work on Windows machines.
EXIF, IPTC and XMP Metadata
Metadata is a term for the descriptive information embedded inside an image or other type of file. Metadata is becoming increasingly important in this age of digital photos where users are looking for a way to store information with their pictures that is portable and stays with the file, both now and into the future. Two of the most commonly used metadata formats for image files are IPTC and XMP.
Metadata is a term for the descriptive information embedded inside an image or other type of file. Metadata is becoming increasingly important in this age of digital photos where users are looking for a way to store information with their pictures that is portable and stays with the file, both now and into the future. Two of the most commonly used metadata formats for image files are IPTC and XMP.
How to Remove a Watermark?
A watermark is intentionally hard to remove from a digital photo. Can a watermark be removed? Should a watermark be removed?
A watermark is intentionally hard to remove from a digital photo. Can a watermark be removed? Should a watermark be removed?
Gold Layer Styles
Download a set of 30 gold layer styles by Shelby Kate Schmitz. The layer styles set is compatible with Photoshop 7 and higher, or Photoshop Elements 2 and higher on Windows or Mac.
Download a set of 30 gold layer styles by Shelby Kate Schmitz. The layer styles set is compatible with Photoshop 7 and higher, or Photoshop Elements 2 and higher on Windows or Mac.
Backgrounds & Transparency
An overview of the various approaches you can take for removing a backgound from an image and maintaining transparency when moving images between programs.
An overview of the various approaches you can take for removing a backgound from an image and maintaining transparency when moving images between programs.
Adobe Photoshop Express Review
Photoshop Express is Adobe's free app for editing photos on your iPad, iPhone, or iPad touch. PS Express offers a small set of fun and useful photo editing tools with an easy-to-understand user interface. It also works with built-in cameras on the iPhone and iPod touch, and the Photoshop.com online photo service.
Photoshop Express is Adobe's free app for editing photos on your iPad, iPhone, or iPad touch. PS Express offers a small set of fun and useful photo editing tools with an easy-to-understand user interface. It also works with built-in cameras on the iPhone and iPod touch, and the Photoshop.com online photo service.
Pinta for Mac Free Editor
Pinta is a clone of Paint.NET for Mac OS X. The free image editor Pinta offers the basic drawing tools that you'd expect from an image editor, as well as more advanced features, such as layers and image adjustment tools. Pinta is a viable tool for users looking to edit and improve digital photos.
Pinta is a clone of Paint.NET for Mac OS X. The free image editor Pinta offers the basic drawing tools that you'd expect from an image editor, as well as more advanced features, such as layers and image adjustment tools. Pinta is a viable tool for users looking to edit and improve digital photos.
Make Smaller GIFs
A simple step-by-step how to on optimizing GIF images to make the file size smaller for faster downloading on the Web.
A simple step-by-step how to on optimizing GIF images to make the file size smaller for faster downloading on the Web.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 7 - Exercise 2 - Straight Lines
Adobe Photoshop Basics Lesson 7 Exercise 2 - Practice painting straight lines and connected lines with the painting tools.
Adobe Photoshop Basics Lesson 7 Exercise 2 - Practice painting straight lines and connected lines with the painting tools.
Partial Color Effect in GIMP
One of the more popular photo effects you may have seen is the black and white partial color effects, where a photo is converted to black and white, except for one object in the photo which is made to stand out by keeping it in color. This tutorial shows you a non-destructive way to do it using a layer mask in the free photo editor The GIMP.
One of the more popular photo effects you may have seen is the black and white partial color effects, where a photo is converted to black and white, except for one object in the photo which is made to stand out by keeping it in color. This tutorial shows you a non-destructive way to do it using a layer mask in the free photo editor The GIMP.
Is OEM Software Legal?
Many online sites are offering bargain software or OEM software, at prices well below the manufacturer's suggested retail pricing. Don't be fooled by these scams.
Many online sites are offering bargain software or OEM software, at prices well below the manufacturer's suggested retail pricing. Don't be fooled by these scams.
Free Goodies for Elements
There are hundreds of Web sites offering free Photoshop brushes, layer style effects, actions, shapes, patterns, gradients, and color swatch sets. All this free content can also be used in Photoshop Elements. Here's what to do with these files to get them working in Elements, along with links to where you can find these free goodies.
There are hundreds of Web sites offering free Photoshop brushes, layer style effects, actions, shapes, patterns, gradients, and color swatch sets. All this free content can also be used in Photoshop Elements. Here's what to do with these files to get them working in Elements, along with links to where you can find these free goodies.
Best Stylus Pens and Brushes
Learn about the best stylus pens and brushes for drawing and painting on the iPad and other touch screen tablets.
Learn about the best stylus pens and brushes for drawing and painting on the iPad and other touch screen tablets.
Outlined Shape in Elements
Step-by-step instructions show you how to create an outlined shape in Photoshop Elements using the shape tool, layer styles, selections, and the stroke command.
Step-by-step instructions show you how to create an outlined shape in Photoshop Elements using the shape tool, layer styles, selections, and the stroke command.
Vector - Graphics Software Glossary
The definition of vector as it relates to graphics software.
The definition of vector as it relates to graphics software.
Review of Serif PhotoPlus SE
PhotoPlus SE is the free version of the established image editor from Serif. PhotoPlus SE is suitable for basic image enhancement and more advanced creative work.
PhotoPlus SE is the free version of the established image editor from Serif. PhotoPlus SE is suitable for basic image enhancement and more advanced creative work.
Resize Multiple Files with PSE
Sometimes when you want to post photos on the Web or email them, it is better to scale them down to a smaller size so your recipient can load them faster. You can resize a whole folder of pictures or multiple pictures at once using Photoshop Elements Editor or Organizer. This tutorial will walk you through both methods.
Sometimes when you want to post photos on the Web or email them, it is better to scale them down to a smaller size so your recipient can load them faster. You can resize a whole folder of pictures or multiple pictures at once using Photoshop Elements Editor or Organizer. This tutorial will walk you through both methods.