Are you creating an image for a client or for a project, and that image needs to be in a specific format? For example, if you are creating something that is going to be printed on physical media, then the printing company is likely requesting the image to have a CMYK color profile. Due to […]
How to Change the Font of a Text Layer in Photoshop CS5
Adobe Photoshop is a very popular image editing program that provides you with a large number of tools for creating and editing images. One of the most powerful elements of Photoshop is the ability to add image elements on layers. This allows you to change part of an image without affecting the other parts of […]
How to Merge Layers in Photoshop CS5
One of the best elements of Photoshop is the ability to create layers and separate image elements. But occasionally you will need to apply the same effect to multiple layers, or you can work more effectively if two or more of your layers have been combined. Fortunately you can accomplish this by learning how to […]
How to Add Fonts to Photoshop CS5
Figuring out how to add fonts to Photoshop is something that anyone who spends some time with the program will eventually need to know. You may have already found your way around Photoshop, and learned how to do some useful things, but the method for adding new fonts might be escaping you. The reason why […]
How to Underline Existing Text in Photoshop CS5
Formatting the text that you use in a Photoshop image allows you to make your text appear exactly how you would like it. There are many different formatting options available to help you achieve your desired look, but one of the more common ones, the underline effect, may be a little difficult to locate. Our […]
How to Change Canvas Size in Photoshop CS5
Occasionally you will need to create a file in Photoshop that meets a specific set of dimensions. if you are creating the file completely from scratch, then this is typically manageable. But if you need to convert an existing image to meet those dimensions, and that image has a different aspect ratio, then you will […]
How to Delete the Background Layer in Photoshop CS5
Working with layers is one of the most important elements of Adobe Photoshop CS5. You can do a lot to a layer, such as resizing it, so that only the elements on that layer are resized. Proper layer usage is crucial when working with complex images, as it can allow you to make change much […]
How to Reduce the File Size of a JPEG in Photoshop CS5
JPEG files can have very large file sizes, especially if they are images that you are exporting from a digital camera. While large image files offer the highest resolution and look the best, they may not always be practical if you need to upload those pictures somewhere, or share them with someone else. Photoshop provides […]
How to Resize a Layer in Photoshop CS5
Photoshop CS5 allows you to change the size of an image in a couple of different ways. But many of these methods will change the size of the entire image, as opposed to just a single layer of that image. So if you are working on a multi-layered project and want to adjust the size […]
How to Rename a Layer in Photoshop CS5
being able to accurately identify your layers in Photoshop can help to alleviate a lot of aggravation in the program, especially if your files contain a lot of layers. Perhaps the most helpful way to identify a layer is to rename it. But if you are having difficulty determining how to rename a layer in […]