INTRODUCTION

Adobe Photoshop is a good graphics editor that Adobe Inc. developed and published for macOS and Windows. It was created initially by John and Thomas Knoll back in 1988. Since that time, this app is the standard software for graphics editing and digital artistry.

Photoshop can compose and edit all kinds of images in different layers, support masks, complete alpha composition, and use several color models, including CMYK, RGB, spot color, duotone, and CIELAB. The end product of every file you work on is usually in PSB and PSD file formats, supporting its various features. Moreover, the software can render or edit texts and vector graphics, even in 3D. However, you can access more features using plug-ins (extra programs that can run inside Photoshop and offer more enhanced features).

It is an essential tool for graphic designers, graphic artists, creative professionals, photographers, and even web developers because of its wide range of applications, including image editing, creating image compositions, website mockups, adding effects, and retouching. Even scanned or digital images can be edited for in-print or online use. It does not matter if you are a photographer who wants to enhance your photos or a newbie in the world of graphic design; you will need to use this software at one point in your career. It is normal to be intimidated by the many features and menus available in the software. But then, nothing is impossible as long as you are willing to put in the work because it is virtually impossible to go from novice to pro overnight. We all start somewhere, don't we?