Graphics Software: Most Popular Articles
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Free Photoshop Download
Learn where to find a free download of Adobe Photoshop.
Learn where to find a free download of Adobe Photoshop.
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.
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.
Free Christian Shape Sets
Download several sets of free shapes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These shapes are based on Christian symbols and includes crosses, doves, fish, stars, and many more Christian objects and symbols.
Download several sets of free shapes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These shapes are based on Christian symbols and includes crosses, doves, fish, stars, and many more Christian objects and symbols.
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.
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.
Free Backgrounds and Borders - Page 1
Free background and border images to download.
Free background and border images to download.
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.
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.
Free Red Heart Valentine's Day Graphic - Transparent PNG files and Paint Shop Pro Tubes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wood Pattern Textures - Free Pattern Sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
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.
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.
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.
Free Christian Brush Sets
Download several sets of free high-resolution brushes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These brushes are based on Christian symbols and includes crosses, doves, fish, stars, and many more Christian objects and symbols.
Download several sets of free high-resolution brushes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These brushes are based on Christian symbols and includes crosses, doves, fish, stars, and many more Christian objects and symbols.
Free Grayscale Masks for Decorative Photo Frames and Edges
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
Free Adobe Photoshop Brushes
Free Adobe Photoshop brushes for you to download, from your About.com Guide to graphics software. Four sets of free brushes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.
Free Adobe Photoshop brushes for you to download, from your About.com Guide to graphics software. Four sets of free brushes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.
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.
Free Whimsical Hearts Frame Valentine's Day Graphic - Transparent PNG files and Paint Shop Pro Tubes
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.
Free Pattern Sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements - Small Black & White Patterns
Download free custom pattern sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These pattern sets include variety of seamless tiles, textures and patterns for backgrounds, fills, and more.
Download free custom pattern sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These pattern sets include variety of seamless tiles, textures and patterns for backgrounds, fills, and more.
Free Backgrounds and Borders - Page 2
Free background and border images to download.
Free background and border images to download.
Getting Around Photoshop CS2 - Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Photoshop CS2 workspace with this ten question quiz.
Test your knowledge of the Photoshop CS2 workspace with this ten question quiz.
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!
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
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.
Windows Vista 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.
The Photoshop CS2 Default Workspace
Get to know the main counterparts of the Photoshop cs2 workspace.
Get to know the main counterparts of the Photoshop cs2 workspace.
Adobe Photoshop Basics
This free online class consists of eight self-paced lessons that will get you up and running with Adobe Photoshop.
This free online class consists of eight self-paced lessons that will get you up and running with Adobe Photoshop.
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.
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.
Photoshop Greeting Card
This tutorial will walk you through how to create a create a greeting card with Photoshop. I have created a template to minimize the number of steps required. The template creates a landscape or portrait oriented "half-fold" card that is approximately 8 by 5 inches and will fit into an A-8 Announcement envelope.
This tutorial will walk you through how to create a create a greeting card with Photoshop. I have created a template to minimize the number of steps required. The template creates a landscape or portrait oriented "half-fold" card that is approximately 8 by 5 inches and will fit into an A-8 Announcement envelope.
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.
SKS Photoshop Styles
Download free ornate shapes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements by Shelby Kate Schmitz. This set includes 150 unique ornate shapes in one set.
Download free ornate shapes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements by Shelby Kate Schmitz. This set includes 150 unique ornate shapes in one set.
Paint.NET - free photo editor screen shot and mini-review.
Paint.NET is a free photo editor for Windows XP.
Paint.NET is a free photo editor for Windows XP.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - Menu Bar
Learn about the menu bar in Photoshop CS2. Part of an in-depth look at the Photoshop CS2 workspace.
Learn about the menu bar in Photoshop CS2. Part of an in-depth look at the Photoshop CS2 workspace.
Free Backgrounds and Borders - Page 6
Free background and border images to download.
Free background and border images to download.
Free Pattern Sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements - Plaid & Checkered Patterns
Download free plaid and checkered pattern sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These pattern sets include variety of seamless tiles, textures and patterns for backgrounds, fills, and more.
Download free plaid and checkered pattern sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These pattern sets include variety of seamless tiles, textures and patterns for backgrounds, fills, and more.
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.
Photoshop Elements 6 Review
Photoshop Elements is Adobe's photo-editing software for photo hobbyists. Photoshop Elements includes a fully featured photo editor, a powerful, 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 fully featured photo editor, a powerful, integrated photo organizer, project layout templates, artwork and themes, and a number of sharing options.
Free Backgrounds and Borders - Page 5
Free background and border images to download.
Free background and border images to download.
Free Backgrounds and Borders - Page 3
Free background and border images to download.
Free background and border images to download.
Free Backgrounds and Borders - Page 4
Free background and border images to download.
Free background and border images to download.
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.
Free Pattern Sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements - Assorted Patterns
Download free custom pattern sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. The assorted 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. The assorted pattern set includes a variety of seamless tiles, textures and patterns for backgrounds, fills, and more.
Free Paint Shop Pro Brushes
Free Paint Shop Pro brushes for you to download, from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free Paint Shop Pro brushes for you to download, from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - Tool Options Bar
Learn about the context-sensitive tool options bar in Photoshop CS2.
Learn about the context-sensitive tool options bar in Photoshop CS2.
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.
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.
JPEG Artifacts
JPEG artifacts are the result of an aggressive data compression scheme that discards some image data.
JPEG artifacts are the result of an aggressive data compression scheme that discards some image data.
Free Adobe Illustrator Symbols
Free St. Patrick's Day and shamrock symbols for Adobe Illustrator by Sara Froehlich.
Free St. Patrick's Day and shamrock symbols for Adobe Illustrator by Sara Froehlich.
Draw Your Own Bubble Letters with Paint Shop Pro X
Draw your own chubby bubble letters with this tutorial and the vector tools in Paint Shop Pro X.
Draw your own chubby bubble letters with this tutorial and the vector tools in Paint Shop Pro X.
Free Backgrounds and Borders - Page 7
Free background and border images to download.
Free background and border images to download.
Free Actions for Adobe Photoshop - Cartoon Effects
Free action sets for Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and up. This action set includes a variety of cartoon effects so you can turn your photos into cartoons or comic book style artwork. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free action sets for Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and up. This action set includes a variety of cartoon effects so you can turn your photos into cartoons or comic book style artwork. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
PSE - Photo to Sketch Effect
This tutorial will show you how to convert a photo into a color sketch effect using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
This tutorial will show you how to convert a photo into a color sketch effect using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
Free Polka-Dot Pink Heart Valentine's Day Graphic - Transparent PNG files and Paint Shop Pro Tubes
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.
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!
Textile Pattern Set 3 - Free Pattern Sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
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.
Textile Pattern Set 1 - Free Pattern Sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
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.
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.
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.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - Toolbox
Learn about the all-important Photoshop toolbox.
Learn about the all-important Photoshop toolbox.
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.
Free Layer Styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements - Page 1
Free custom layer styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A variety of effects for buttons text, shapes, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free custom layer styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A variety of effects for buttons text, shapes, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
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.
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.
Email Optimized Pictures Fr...
When sending pictures by email, it's important to reduce the size of your pictures so they transfer faster and are more viewable on the recipient's screen. Windows XP has an automated function that will resize, optimize, and email a group of pictures without altering your originals.
When sending pictures by email, it's important to reduce the size of your pictures so they transfer faster and are more viewable on the recipient's screen. Windows XP has an automated function that will resize, optimize, and email a group of pictures without altering your originals.
Free Grayscale Masks for Decorative Photo Frames and Edges - Page 1 of 11
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
Photoshop CS3 Review
For the ultimate in graphics power and flexibility, Photoshop can't be beat. Photoshop offers more non-destructive ways of working than any other photo editor, and Adobe is always adding enhancements to help get the job done faster and with less frustration.
For the ultimate in graphics power and flexibility, Photoshop can't be beat. Photoshop offers more non-destructive ways of working than any other photo editor, and Adobe is always adding enhancements to help get the job done faster and with less frustration.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 1b - Status Bar
Lesson 1b in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the status bar.
Lesson 1b in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the status bar.
Free Actions for Adobe Photoshop - Artistic Effects
Free action sets for Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and up. This action set includes a variety of artistic effects for photos. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free action sets for Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and up. This action set includes a variety of artistic effects for photos. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Add Speech Bubbles to Photos
Download my kit and follow these instructions for a fun way to enhance your digital photos with cartoon-style text balloons and speech bubbles. Includes custom shapes and layer styles for Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
Download my kit and follow these instructions for a fun way to enhance your digital photos with cartoon-style text balloons and speech bubbles. Includes custom shapes and layer styles for Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - Toolbox (Continued)
learn about the color well, edit mode buttons, and screen mode buttons in Photoshop's toolbox.
learn about the color well, edit mode buttons, and screen mode buttons in Photoshop's toolbox.
Textile Pattern Set 2 - Free Pattern Sets for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
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.
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.
Free Backgrounds and Borders - Page 8
Free background and border images to download.
Free background and border images to download.
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.
Budget Photo Editors: Mac
Even if you can't afford to spend a lot on software, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a functional, well-designed image editor. These are my picks for the top shareware image editors and painting programs for Macintosh.
Even if you can't afford to spend a lot on software, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a functional, well-designed image editor. These are my picks for the top shareware image editors and painting programs for Macintosh.
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.
Leprakawn's Free Brushes
Download free brush sets for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This collection includes sparkle brushes which can be used for highlight or reflection "glints" and stars to add sparkle to your designs.
Download free brush sets for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This collection includes sparkle brushes which can be used for highlight or reflection "glints" and stars to add sparkle to your designs.
Free Pink and Red Heart Frame Valentine's Day Graphic - Transparent PNG files and Paint Shop Pro Tubes
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.
Turn a Photo Into a Polaroid
This tutorial shows you how to make a digital photo look like a Polaroid using Photoshop Elements. This is a neat effect for when you want to add a little something to a photo you plan to use on the Web or in a scrapbook layout and it's a great way to learn about working with layers and layer styles in Photoshop Elements.
This tutorial shows you how to make a digital photo look like a Polaroid using Photoshop Elements. This is a neat effect for when you want to add a little something to a photo you plan to use on the Web or in a scrapbook layout and it's a great way to learn about working with layers and layer styles in Photoshop Elements.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 1c - The Toolbox
Lesson 1c in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the toolbox.
Lesson 1c in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the toolbox.
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?
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 Grayscale Masks for Decorative Photo Frames and Edges - Page 2 of 11
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - The Palette Well
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial. The palette well is a space where you can keep palettes that you don't use as frequently or don't want occupying your workspace.
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial. The palette well is a space where you can keep palettes that you don't use as frequently or don't want occupying your workspace.
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.
Removing the Background - Photoshop Combination of Techniques
Step by step instructions for removing the background in Photoshop using a combination of techniques including channels, levels, the pen tool, and quick mask mode.
Step by step instructions for removing the background in Photoshop using a combination of techniques including channels, levels, the pen tool, and quick mask mode.
Makeovers in Paint Shop Pro X
Makeovers are fun, but time consuming in real life. With Paint Shop Pro they are just as much fun but take only seconds! The Makeover tool, new to Paint Shop Pro X, includes a blemish fixer, a toothbrush, and a suntan tool.
Makeovers are fun, but time consuming in real life. With Paint Shop Pro they are just as much fun but take only seconds! The Makeover tool, new to Paint Shop Pro X, includes a blemish fixer, a toothbrush, and a suntan tool.
Use Layer Masks in Elements
Download a free action that will allow you to use layer masks in Photoshop Elements. The tool works in any version of Elements on both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Download a free action that will allow you to use layer masks in Photoshop Elements. The tool works in any version of Elements on both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
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.
Red Eye Action for Photoshop
Download a free red eye removal action for Adobe Photoshop.
Download a free red eye removal action for Adobe Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Preliminary Information
Preliminary information to know before beginning the Adobe Photoshop Basics free online course.
Preliminary information to know before beginning the Adobe Photoshop Basics free online course.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 1d - Palettes
Lesson 1d in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the palettes.
Lesson 1d in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the palettes.
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.
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.
Make a Clock in Illustrator
Illustrator's Transform Again command can save you a lot of work. Used with the rotate tool, it can also save you from doing the math. See how easy it is to space objects around a circle combining these two tools. After you learn the secret, you can use this method to place petals around and flower and much more!
Illustrator's Transform Again command can save you a lot of work. Used with the rotate tool, it can also save you from doing the math. See how easy it is to space objects around a circle combining these two tools. After you learn the secret, you can use this method to place petals around and flower and much more!
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.
Screen Shot Tips & Tricks
Several tips and tricks with visual examples for making better screen captures.
Several tips and tricks with visual examples for making better screen captures.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - The Floating Palettes
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial.
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial.
Free Edgy Shape Sets
Download several sets of free shapes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These shapes all feature unique edge designs and work well for frames and borders.
Download several sets of free shapes for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. These shapes all feature unique edge designs and work well for frames and borders.
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.
Free Layer Styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements - Page 2
Free custom layer styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A variety of effects for buttons text, shapes, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free custom layer styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A variety of effects for buttons text, shapes, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Cropper - Free Screen Capture
Cropper is a pretty nifty free screen capture tool I came across recently. When you run it from a keyboard shortcut or the tray icon, it puts a floating transparent box on your screen which you can move freely and resize by dragging the corner. Move the frame around the screen and simply double click to capture the area under the box.
Cropper is a pretty nifty free screen capture tool I came across recently. When you run it from a keyboard shortcut or the tray icon, it puts a floating transparent box on your screen which you can move freely and resize by dragging the corner. Move the frame around the screen and simply double click to capture the area under the box.
Free Seamless Patterns in PNG Format - Pink Tartan Plaid
Browse and download 125 seamless pattern textures in PNG format. Feel free to use them in your projects for backgrounds, pattern fills, textures, and more.
Browse and download 125 seamless pattern textures in PNG format. Feel free to use them in your projects for backgrounds, pattern fills, textures, and more.
Artweaver - Free art software screen shot and mini-review.
Artweaver is a free painting and drawing program for Windows.
Artweaver is a free painting and drawing program for Windows.
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, 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, printing, and sharing your digital photos, images, and other media.
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.
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.
Whiten Teeth in Photoshop (...
You don't need special toothpaste if you've got Photoshop! Here's step-by-step instructions for using Photoshop's dodge tool to whiten and brighten your smile.
You don't need special toothpaste if you've got Photoshop! Here's step-by-step instructions for using Photoshop's dodge tool to whiten and brighten your smile.
Free Paint Shop Pro Picture Tubes - Stars
Free Paint Shop Pro picture tubes for you to download, from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free Paint Shop Pro picture tubes for you to download, from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
FastStone Image Viewer for Windows Screen Shot and Mini Review
FastStone Image Viewer is a free image browser for Windows. See a screen shot and read a mini review of FastStone Image Viewer.
FastStone Image Viewer is a free image browser for Windows. See a screen shot and read a mini review of FastStone Image Viewer.
Free Paint Shop Pro Picture Tubes - Floral
Free Paint Shop Pro picture tubes for you to download, from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free Paint Shop Pro picture tubes for you to download, from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Photoshop CS2 Lesson 1 Review
Review what you learned in Photoshop CS2 Basics Lesson 1 - Getting Around Photoshop CS2.
Review what you learned in Photoshop CS2 Basics Lesson 1 - Getting Around Photoshop CS2.
Free Actions for Adobe Photoshop - Page 1
Free action sets for Adobe Photoshop 6.0. A variety of automated effects including exploding text, grungy text, bumpy text, shiny text, rock wall, watermark, and lightning. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free action sets for Adobe Photoshop 6.0. A variety of automated effects including exploding text, grungy text, bumpy text, shiny text, rock wall, watermark, and lightning. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - Grouping and Ungrouping Palettes
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial.
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial.
Free Grayscale Masks for Decorative Photo Frames and Edges - Page 3 of 11
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
Partial Color Photo Effect
One of the more popular photo effects you may have seen is 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 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.
Advanced Photo Editors Windows
When choosing a photo editor for professional or business use, you need flexibility, stability, and an intuitive interface which provides a streamlined workflow. Here are my picks for Windows image editors that best fit these requirements.
When choosing a photo editor for professional or business use, you need flexibility, stability, and an intuitive interface which provides a streamlined workflow. Here are my picks for Windows image editors that best fit these requirements.
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.
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.
JAlbum Review
JAlbum is a free Web photo album and slide show generator that is easy to use, yet incredibly versatile. New users can generate an album in three easy steps, and power users will appreciate the scripting capabilities, image filters, and integrated FTP. It's also multi-platform compatible and localized for several languages.
JAlbum is a free Web photo album and slide show generator that is easy to use, yet incredibly versatile. New users can generate an album in three easy steps, and power users will appreciate the scripting capabilities, image filters, and integrated FTP. It's also multi-platform compatible and localized for several languages.
Free Grayscale Masks for Decorative Photo Frames and Edges - Page 4 of 11
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
Download over 100 free grayscale masks for adding decorative frames, borders, and edge effects to your photos.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - Joining Multiple Palettes
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial. Learn how to join several palettes into one large super-palette.
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial. Learn how to join several palettes into one large super-palette.
Vector - Graphics Software Glossary
The definition of vector as it relates to graphics software.
The definition of vector as it relates to graphics software.
ArtRage 2 Free Edition Screen Shot and Mini-Review
Screen shot and mini review of ArtRage 2 Free Edition digital art software for Windows and Mac.
Screen shot and mini review of ArtRage 2 Free Edition digital art software for Windows and Mac.
Beginner Photo Editors Windows
These tools offer bitmap-based image editing, photo enhancement, and graphics creation capabilities for the beginner. I selected these picks based on how easy they would be for a graphics novice to learn and use, but I also looked at how flexible they would be for the long term.
These tools offer bitmap-based image editing, photo enhancement, and graphics creation capabilities for the beginner. I selected these picks based on how easy they would be for a graphics novice to learn and use, but I also looked at how flexible they would be for the long term.
Image Editing & Illustration
An overview and comparison of bitmap-based image editing software and vector-based illustration software, the two primary categories of 2D graphics software programs.
An overview and comparison of bitmap-based image editing software and vector-based illustration software, the two primary categories of 2D graphics software programs.
Google SketchUp 6 for Windows and Macintosh Screen Shot and Mini Review
Google SketchUp is free 3D modeling software for Windows and Macintosh.
Google SketchUp is free 3D modeling software for Windows and Macintosh.
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.
Free Painted Flower Graphics - Page 1 of 2
Free floral images for you to download. Painted floral clip art created in Adobe Photoshop.
Free floral images for you to download. Painted floral clip art created in Adobe Photoshop.
Turning Digital Photos into Cartoons
Have you ever wanted to turn a digital photo into a cartoon or comic-style drawing? Here is a discussion of what you need and some suggested techniques.
Have you ever wanted to turn a digital photo into a cartoon or comic-style drawing? Here is a discussion of what you need and some suggested techniques.
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.
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.
Digi-scrapping for Beginners
Digital scrapbooking, also called digi scrapping and computer scrapbooking, is the art of using graphics software to create layouts that display photographs and other memories for the purpose of preserving the moment. This beginners reference to digital scrapbooking will introduce you to the software, jargon, elements, and techniques that digital scrapbookers use in this fun and addicting craft.
Digital scrapbooking, also called digi scrapping and computer scrapbooking, is the art of using graphics software to create layouts that display photographs and other memories for the purpose of preserving the moment. This beginners reference to digital scrapbooking will introduce you to the software, jargon, elements, and techniques that digital scrapbookers use in this fun and addicting craft.
MemoriesOnWeb - free slide show generator screen shot and mini review.
MemoriesOnWeb photo slide show software for Windows offers a super easy way to post a video slide show of photos on the Web. Just select the photos you want to use from the built-in browser, adjust a few settings, and click Publish.
MemoriesOnWeb photo slide show software for Windows offers a super easy way to post a video slide show of photos on the Web. Just select the photos you want to use from the built-in browser, adjust a few settings, and click Publish.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - The Palette Menu
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial. Each palette has a unique menu where you can change the palette's options. Learn how to access these menus.
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial. Each palette has a unique menu where you can change the palette's options. Learn how to access these menus.
The Photoshop CS2 Workspace - Customizing a Palette and Using the Palette Well
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial. Learn how to customize palettes and move them into the palette well.
Explore the Photoshop CS2 workspace in this illustrated tutorial. Learn how to customize palettes and move them into the palette well.
ImageWell for Mac Screen Shot and Mini-Review
ImageWell is a small, free image editing tool for Mac. It offers lots of essential features in a small, tidy package.
ImageWell is a small, free image editing tool for Mac. It offers lots of essential features in a small, tidy package.
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.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 2d - Image Size Dialog Box
Lesson 2d in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the image size dialog box.
Lesson 2d in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the image size dialog box.
Free Layer Styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements - Page 4
Free custom layer styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A variety of effects for buttons text, shapes, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free custom layer styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A variety of effects for buttons text, shapes, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free Puffy Pink Heart Valentine's Day Graphic - Transparent PNG files and Paint Shop Pro Tubes
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.
Free Layer Styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements - Page 3
Free custom layer styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A variety of effects for buttons text, shapes, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Free custom layer styles for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A variety of effects for buttons text, shapes, and more. Download them free from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Adobe Photoshop Basics - Lesson 2c - Image Size and Resolution
Lesson 1d in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the fundamentals of image size and resolution.
Lesson 1d in the Adobe Photoshop Basics course provides an overview of the fundamentals of image size and resolution.
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.
Photoshop Elements Selections
Learn a non-destructive way to remove the background from a photo using Photoshop Elements 3. This technique gives you a lot of flexibility for refining the selection and shows you a way to simulate something like the layer masks feature in the full version of Photoshop.
Learn a non-destructive way to remove the background from a photo using Photoshop Elements 3. This technique gives you a lot of flexibility for refining the selection and shows you a way to simulate something like the layer masks feature in the full version of Photoshop.
Free Seamless Tiles - Page 1
Free seamless tiles to use for backgrounds, pattern fills, textures, and more.
Free seamless tiles to use for backgrounds, pattern fills, textures, and more.