Photoshop & Lightroom Tutorials, Presets & Actions

1,264 free and PRO tutorials, plus Lightroom presets, Photoshop actions, brushes and LUTs. Filter by topic, software, skill level or downloads, or search for a tool or technique.

Golden Gate Bridge at sunset with light trails from traffic, example photo for the Beginner's Guide to Lightroom Classic
 

Lightroom Classic is the best way to organize your photos, pick out your favorites, and create beautiful edits with perfect color and detail. From capture to export, this is the easiest way to learn Lightroom Classic!

Lightroom, Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  5.75 hours

68 Sample Images  |  4 Lightroom Presets

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Silhouette of a woman standing in a sunlit cave with dramatic light rays streaming in, example for the Light Rays Photoshop Action
 

Add realistic light rays to any backlit photo with our easy-to-use Photoshop Actions. Learn how to install the Actions and apply them to your images!

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Actions  |  Easy

5 Sample Images  |  13 Photoshop Actions  |  1 PDF Guide

Black and white close-up portrait of a woman resting her freckled face on her hands, example for the Black and White Photoshop Actions
 

Add style, contrast, and that vintage film look in just a few clicks! Transform your photos into instant classics with 16 black & white Photoshop Actions.

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Actions  |  Easy

5 Sample Images  |  16 Photoshop Actions  |  1 PDF Guide

Chicago skyline with skyscrapers rising above a thick layer of fog, composite image example for creating composites on your phone with Elise Swopes
 

Learn how to make amazing composite images using only your phone! Follow along with professional photographer, creative director, and Instagram influencer, Elise Swopes, as she shows you her techniques and process.

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Lightroom  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

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City skyline shrouded in fog with a bird flying past skyscrapers and mountains in the background, example composite for mobile editing with Elise Swopes
 

Learn to create stunning composite images using just your phone. Join mobile artist Elise Swopes as she guides you through multiple apps, shares her creative vision, and discusses building her online business.

Lightroom  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  3 hours

13 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

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Woman holding hands with someone while walking away across a cobblestone street, example photo for removing objects with the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop
 

Learn how to remove anything from a photo with the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop! We show you how to work non-destructively, hide distractions with realistic details, and match light and color for professional results.

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Photoshop  |  Object Removal & Cleanup  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Person jumping in the air reflected in still water below with ripples, example for creating a realistic reflection in Photoshop
 

Learn how to make a subject levitate over water, add their reflection below, and then use a Displacement Filter to match the rippled texture. Follow along and get some useful tips for compositing, coloring, and recreating textures.

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Duotone Colors Photoshop Actions
 

Give any photo a subtle two-color grade in one click. 15 duotone color pairs tint your shadows and highlights while skin tones stay natural.

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Actions  |  Easy

3 Sample Images  |  15 Photoshop Actions  |  1 PDF Install Guide

Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with red hair and smooth retouched skin, example for the Frequency Separation Retouching Photoshop Action
 

Frequency Separation is one of the most powerful and most difficult techniques to master in the art of retouching. Using our exclusive set of Photoshop actions, you can create beautiful, realistic skin in a fraction of the time.

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Actions  |  Easy

5 Sample Images  |  4 Photoshop Actions  |  1 PDF Guide

Close-up portrait of a woman with striking bright blue eyes and retouched skin, example for the Amazing Eyes Photoshop Action
 

Instantly enhance the eyes in any portrait with these easy Photoshop Actions. Create more intense colors, bring out details, and add sharpening in a click!

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Actions  |  Easy

5 Sample Images  |  4 Photoshop Actions  |  1 PDF Guide

Camping tent glowing at night under a starry Milky Way sky composited with glowing jellyfish floating overhead, example for creating a simple composite in Photoshop
 

Learn to create an ethereal fantasy composite of jellyfish in a night sky using Blending Modes and more!

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Close-up of a woman wearing a patterned scarf and cream sweater with sharp, crisp detail, example for the Smart Sharpen Photoshop Action
 

Bring your photos into focus with sharpening in Photoshop! You can instantly sharpen an entire image or help bring more attention to a subject. Pro-level sharpening has never been easier.

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Actions  |  Easy

5 Sample Images  |  10 Photoshop Actions  |  1 PDF Guide

Close-up of draped white fabric with soft sunlight flare across the folds, example for the Sun Flare Photoshop Action
 

Give your images a sun-kissed look by adding beautiful flares and glows! This action pack is ideal for backlit photos and will make a perfect addition to wedding, lifestyle, event, and landscape images.

Photoshop  |  PRO Photoshop Actions  |  Easy

5 Sample Images  |  16 Photoshop Actions  |  1 PDF Guide

Before-and-after split of a woman's portrait among cherry blossoms showing a color-graded LUT applied to the right half, example for mastering LUTs for photo and video
 

Add cinematic color to your photos and videos with LUTs made in Photoshop! Learn how to create your own LUTs and then easily load them into Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro. 35 custom LUTs included!

Photoshop, Lightroom  |  Color & Tone  |  Easy  |  1.75 hours

16 Sample Images  |  30 Photoshop Coloring LUTs  |  1 PDF Install Guide

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Person walking away down a moody, illuminated Tokyo alley at night lined with neon signs and lanterns, example for creating lighting effects in Photoshop
 

Learn how to make light sources brighter, adjust the colors, and add a realistic glow–all with the power of Channels, Adjustment Layers, Blending Modes, and more!

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Photoshop  |  Photo Effects  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Vintage green and white Volkswagen camper van parked on a tree-lined street, example for selecting and changing colors in Lightroom
 

If you love Lightroom, have we got a trick for you! Learn how to accurately select and change colors using the Adjustment Brush and Range Masks in Lightroom Classic CC.

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Lightroom  |  Selections & Masking  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Double exposure portrait blending a man's profile with a black and white cityscape skyline, example for the Beginner's Guide to Photoshop
 

This is our most comprehensive Photoshop tutorial, and the perfect place to start learning. Improve your photos, help people look their best, and share your ideas with the world.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  13.5 hours

50 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs  |  Beginner’s Guide PDF  |  2 Photoshop Actions

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Couple walking down a wooden boardwalk toward a sunlit beach between coastal cliffs and pine trees, example photo for editing faster with custom keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop
 

Learn how to create your own custom keyboard shortcuts for your favorite tools in Photoshop! Customize your workflow and edit faster than ever.

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Photoshop  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Portrait of a woman with curly hair and red lipstick covering half her face with her hand, example for an intro to retouching in Photoshop
 

Professional retouching is a valuable skill and a great way to improve any photo. Learn how to remove skin blemishes, smooth skin tones, clean up flyway hairs, fix exposure, and make subtle adjustments for an all-natural look.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  8.75 hours

21 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 Photoshop Action

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Turquoise sea cave with tall rock archways and glowing light in the water, example photo for 3 tips on getting started in Photoshop
 

Learn how to edit photos non-destructively using Adjustment Layers, how to use use Layer Masks to hide and show parts of a layer, and learn the importance of saving your work as both a .PSD and a .JPG.

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Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Person standing on top of a large red sandstone rock formation against a bright sky, example for sharpening and exporting for the web in Photoshop
 

We break down the best workflow for saving images for display on the web and social media. Learn proper workflow for resizing, sharpening, and preserving accurate color information.

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Photoshop  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a flowing white dress twirling in a golden sunlit field, example for light effects and color toning with gradients in Photoshop
 

Not to be underestimated, gradients are powerful tools that can be used to color tone, add lighting effects, and transform your photos.

Photoshop  |  Photo Effects  |  Medium  |  3 hours

12 Sample Images  |  4 Photoshop Gradients

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Blonde woman in denim shorts standing in a golden field facing distant mountains at dusk, example for enhancing a subject in Photoshop
 

Learn how to help a subject stand out in any photo! Enhance colors, adjust exposure, and add sharpening to help guide the eyes of the viewer.

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Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a knit beanie and plaid scarf standing by a brick wall and iron gate in falling snow, example for creating a custom brush in Photoshop
 

Learn how to create a custom brush out of any shape in Photoshop! Aaron breaks down how to make a brush from scratch and how to use the Brush Settings Panel to add natural variation for realistic effects.

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Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 PDF Guide

Black and white portrait of a woman with a colorful painted hand splashing paint across her face, example for creating a paint splash effect in Photoshop with Natalia Seth
 

Natalia Seth shows us how she created the paint splash effect in one of her most popular conceptual portraits. Learn how to make accurate selections, adjust color, and match lighting for composites.

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

6 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Portrait of a woman with dark blue wavy hair, flowers, and a small frog on her cheek against a tropical leaf background, from the PHLEARN interview with Natalia Seth
 

Aaron sits downs with photographer and Photoshop artist Natalia Seth to discuss her colorful, imaginative work and her rise to Instagram stardom.

Photography & Lighting  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

Surreal composite of a hand releasing a colorful bird into flight against a teal striped background, example for surreal portrait compositing in Photoshop with Natalia Seth
 

Natalia Seth is a creative force of nature. Follow along as she guides through creating four extraordinary self-portraits, teaching compositing, retouching, and stylistic coloring.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  4.25 hours

21 Sample Images  |  14 Photoshop LUTs  |  2 Lightroom Presets   |  1 Photoshop Action

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Woman in a red crop top and black track pants posing dramatically in a bright elevator, example for the power of Curves in Photoshop
 

Learn all about Curves, a precision tool that can help fix exposure, brighten up a subject, and even add and change colors in any photo.

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Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Close-up portrait of a blonde woman with striking eyes looking off to the side on a city street, example for skin retouching basics in Photoshop
 

Learn the fundamentals of skin retouching! Aaron demonstrates how to remove small and large blemishes, recover skin texture, and even out skin tones in Photoshop.

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Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a light dress walking away through a sunlit garden archway lined with hedges, example for advanced lighting and coloring in Photoshop
 

Get complete control over the highlights and shadows of any photo for perfect color toning, lighting effects, exposure adjustments, and seamless composites. Luminosity Blending is the best way to edit photos in Photoshop!

Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Advanced  |  3.5 hours

10 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD

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Close-up of a skateboarder's legs and sneakers riding down a paved road with lane markings, example for quickly removing distractions in Photoshop
 

Every photo has them; small distractions that take away focus from the subject and scene. Learn how to remove unwanted elements from any photo using the Spot Healing Brush Tool.

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Photoshop  |  Object Removal & Cleanup  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Extreme close-up of a blue-green human eye showing detailed iris texture and eyelashes, example for enhancing eyes in Photoshop
 

Learn to help eyes look their best by enhancing highlights with Curves, enhancing and adding color with Solid Color Fill, and by applying professional level sharpening with Unsharp Mask.

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Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Black and white photo of a woman in tailored trousers and heels standing on pavement, example for creating stunning black and white images in Photoshop
 

Learn the best method for converting your images to black and white in Photoshop using Black & White Adjustment Layers and Levels.

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Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Silhouette of a person on a frozen lake holding a red smoke flare against a bright sky, example for the amazing power of the Brush Tool in Photoshop
 

Learn how to create rain, snow, and atmosphere from scratch and how paint in photo-realistic hair for perfect cutouts. Watch 15 in-depth examples of how to use some of the 35 custom Photoshop brushes included with this tutorial!

Photoshop  |  Photo Effects  |  Medium  |  6.25 hours

26 Sample Images  |  35 Photoshop Brushes

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Before-and-after close-up of a woman's eye with red eyeshadow showing added depth and contrast, example for simple dodge and burn in Photoshop
 

Learn how to use Curves Adjustment Layer to quickly and easily dodge and burn any photo. Add more dimension and draw more attention to your subjects!

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Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman with curly hair backlit by warm golden sunlight, example for color toning in Photoshop in under 5 minutes
 

Learn how to add style and color to any image using Levels in Photoshop. Save time and get professional coloring in only a few minutes!

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Photoshop  |  Color & Tone  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide