The Ultimate Resource Guide for Learning Photoshop at Any Skill Level

If you’re looking to learn the basics or hoping to upskill your Photoshop repertoire, we have the “tools” for all skill levels.

Image source: Paul Trani.

With so much of the world under stay-at-home restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, many of us are trying to make the best of the situation by taking the time to learn new skills. Some are learning to bake. Others are learning how to teach children math that we haven’t done ourselves in years. We’re all learning how to innovate with digital experiences and stay connected from a distance.

If you’re considering learning new Adobe Photoshop skills, we’re here to help.

As the world’s best imaging and graphic design software, Photoshop is used by the creative industry’s top professionals. But it’s easy for anyone to get started with the basics.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to try your hand at photo editing or a pro interested in upskilling to the next level, we’ve assembled the resources and tutorials you’ll need to guide your creative exploration and education.

Thank you for using Photoshop, and have fun creating!

Beginners

Watch and learn

Learn Content on HelpX— HelpX is a repository of written and video tutorials, hands-on projects, and more. You’ll find tutorials specifically created for beginners that introduce you to Photoshop and walk you through the basics. Here are a few of our favorites for getting started.

1. 1. Get to Know Photoshop
   2. Get Started on iPad
   3. Work with Layers
   4. Combine Images
   5. Create Your First Design
   6. Edit Your First Photo

Try it yourself

Daily Creative Challenge— These guided challenges give you a chance to try your hand at creating your own designs. Watch the video to see how to get started, give it try, and share your work with the community. New challenges are being posted all the time. Here are a few classics to try.

1. 1. Type
   2. Smart Filters
   3. Symmetry Tool

Intermediate and above

Watch and learn

• Learn Content on HelpX — Aside from great beginner content, the HelpX repository of tutorials also has content specifically created for intermediate and pro users. Here are a few of our favorites.

1. 1. Remove Objects with Content Aware Fill
   2. Advanced Techniques for Changing the Color of an Object
   3. Design More Efficiently in Photoshop

• 3, 2, 1, Photoshop with Julieanne Kost— Julieanne Kost is Adobe’s principal digital imaging evangelist. She is responsible for creating meaningful and inspirational instruction for Photoshop users. In this video series, Julieanne shares her in-depth knowledge of Photoshop techniques and tools. Here are three of our favorite videos.

1. 1. 20+ Tips for Using Tools in Photoshop
   2. 3 Ways to Change Colors in Photoshop
   3. 13 Tips for Working with Curves in Photoshop

• Magic Minute— Learn a new Photoshop skill in less than one minute with this video series. Explore these videos to get started.

1. 1. Using Targeted Adjustment for Curves in Photoshop
   2. Using the Refine Edge Brush in Photoshop
   3. Using Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop

• Paul Trani: Masterclass and PHOMO — Paul Trani is a celebrated Adobe Evangelist. In his Masterclass and PHOMO series, Paul teaches skills and shortcuts and introduces new creative projects.

1. 1. Matching Images in Photoshop
   2. Select Subject in Photoshop on iPad
   3. Power Shortcut
   4. Cinemagraphs

Try it yourself

Adobe Live— Adobe Live helps you stay connected with other Adobe users. Tune into a livestream or watch a recorded video to work along with fellow designers and try your hand at new skills and workflows. Subscribe to be notified about upcoming livestreams or explore a few of our recommendations.

1. 1. Creating Backgrounds for Video Conferencing
   2. Creating Natural and Abstract Elements
   3. Isometric Artwork

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