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Recognized as the leading image editing software for professional designers, Photoshop can be overwhelming for beginners. In this article, Mytour guides users through some basic features of Photoshop, helping them familiarize themselves with the software and gain a better understanding of its tools.
Before delving into these features, Mytour suggests readers explore the shortcuts available in Photoshop for a more proficient experience. Now, let's dive into the article where Mytour introduces 8 basic features in PTS for new users.
Exploring 8 Fundamental Features in PTS for New Users
Morph.
This tool empowers us to edit images by rotating them horizontally, vertically, or 180 degrees, based on our preferences using the features available on the Menu bar. To activate Transform, press the CTRL + T key combination, then right-click to access the Menu and customize as desired. Alternatively, choose Edit on the Menu bar and then select Transform to open it.
Notably, in this feature, if you want to freely manipulate the image, hold CTRL and drag the mouse from the corners upwards, creating a faux 3D effect and adding depth to the image.
Dimensions
If you're familiar with using word processing software, you won't find this function strange. It displays ruler guides around the image, aiding in precise alignment. Additionally, you can swiftly change units with just a right-click—a feature that seems like a natural fit for word processing. Remember to press CTRL + R to toggle the ruler guides.
Magnetic Lasso Tool
Among the Lasso Tool set, the Magnetic Lasso tool stands out as the most user-friendly for newcomers. It's a feature that many users find highly appealing.
Using the Magnetic Lasso tool is a breeze—simply hover the mouse along the edges of the image you want to cut. The system automatically distinguishes between the target and the surrounding area, creating seamless connections. The final point of the Magnetic Lasso tool is also the starting point you choose. This is a straightforward step in cutting images in Photoshop, second only to the Magic Wand Tool.
Magic Wand Tool
A magical and beloved tool for those new to image cropping, the Magic Wand essentially selects and removes objects based on color. The fewer color variations in an image, the easier it is to use the Magic Wand.
Simply click on the selected area and Delete it—this is the most popular method for beginners. Additionally, the Magic Wand is handy for highlighting unrelated objects during photo editing.
Custom Shape Tool
This tool is quite impressive, allowing you to create various shapes to enhance your images with different templates.
You can choose from a plethora of shape icons here and add them to your images.
Horizontal Hype Tool
Also known by a simple and familiar name, Text is a tool that allows us to add text to the image.
To display the text editing panel, you can navigate to Windows > Character.
Spot Healing Brush Tool
In simpler terms, this tool lets us replicate pixels within a specific range around the selected target to harmonize the selected area with the surrounding objects. In the image, you can see the Spot Healing Brush Tool used to remove a freckle. Additionally, in this toolkit, there is the Healing Brush Tool, which you can explore and use.
Dodge Tool
This is a fantastic tool in Photoshop, although it's rarely used. The Dodge tool allows you to brighten the selected area, and there are three advanced features that serve a similar purpose of enhancing brightness. However, be cautious not to overuse this tool.
Here are 8 fundamental features in PTS for new users that you should read and refer to. These features will help you generate more ideas for beginners using PTS. Additionally, if you often work with high-resolution photos and feel the need to reduce file size because saving them takes too long, check out the article on reducing image size in Photoshop.
