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.

Before-and-after close-up of a woman's face with red eyeshadow and lipstick showing smoothed, evened skin texture, example for mastering frequency separation retouching in Photoshop
 

Create smooth, vibrant skin tones with natural texture and details with Frequency Separation in Photoshop. Learn how to separate frequencies, edit the details and color independently of one another, and use our Photoshop action to work faster.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Advanced  |  6.75 hours

7 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Actions  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Aerial view of ocean waves crashing against dark rocks along a sandy beach, example photo for the Color Space Explained tutorial (sRGB, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB)
 

In this tutorial, we break down the differences between LAB, ProPhoto RGB, sRGB and more, while offering general tips on how to choose what color space to work in and to use when exporting your photos.

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Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample RAW File  |  1 PDF Guide

Screenshot of Adobe Camera Raw's editing panel with exposure and tone sliders next to a photo of trees and green foliage by a river, example for editing RAW images in Photoshop
 

Learn how to open RAW photos in Photoshop through Adobe Camera RAW, load them as Smart Objects, and and setup your project to work with all of the benefits of a 16-bit image.

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

1 Sample RAW File  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman lying under a sheer white canopy in warm sunlight with her hand near her face, example for mastering dodging and burning in Photoshop
 

Dodging and burning is a staple technique for professional photographers and retouchers. Learn how to sculpt highlights and shadows to add dimension, remove blemishes, and guide the eyes of the viewer to the most important parts of a photo.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  5 hours

16 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Tall spiky palm-leaf shapes framing a green landscape in a creative masked composition, example for compositing with the Frame Tool and clipping masks
 

The Frame Tool allows you to turn any shape or text layer into a container which can hold any image. In this episode, Aaron demonstrates how the Frame Tool works and then compares it to its more powerful cousin, Clipping Masks.

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

4 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Small helicopter flying against a sunset sky over a snowy landscape, split down the middle to show a before and after edit, example for removing objects with Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop
 

We take a look at some of the improvements to the Content-Aware Fill Tool in Adobe Photoshop CC 2019.

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

2 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Cream leather bucket bag hanging in front of pink and green geometric backdrop, example for shooting product photography and background retouching
 

Go behind the scenes of a product photoshoot and also see part of the post-production process as Aaron demonstrates how to retouch and extend a background in Photoshop.

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Black leather backpack with gold hardware photographed on a white studio surface, example for retouching and compositing product photography
 

Join Ross Floyd and Aaron Nace as they walk you through 10 product photo edits from start to finish. Learn to cut out objects, remove blemishes, reshape products, and master advanced techniques like frequency separation and dodging & burning.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  13.25 hours

31 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Actions

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Close-up portrait of a woman with wavy hair and smooth, retouched skin, example for retouching a portrait with just the Brush Tool
 

Learn how to color correct skin using Selective Color Adjustment Layers to isolate and adjust individual color channels to dial in the perfect look for your portraits.

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Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with dark hair, bold makeup, and even skin tone, example for color correcting skin in Photoshop
 

Color correct skin in Photoshop by matching a reference photo with a Selective Color adjustment layer, then easing it back for natural, even skin tone.

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

3 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Hands passing a blush pink leather clutch purse against a matching pink backdrop, example for the Ultimate Guide to Product Photography
 

Join guest instructor Ross Floyd as he breaks down the theory and fundamentals of lighting objects, how to accurately represent products in an image, and the business side of building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Photography & Lighting  |  Medium  |  3 hours

15 Sample Images

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Close-up of a woman with long brown hair looking back over her shoulder to show a line-art swallow tattoo, example for creating a realistic tattoo out of any design in Photoshop
 

Take any design and transform it into a realistic tattoo! Learn to use Filters to add natural variation to lines, follow the shape and form of a body using the Liquify Tool and Smudge Tool, and add realistic shading using our exclusive custom brush!

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in an orange floral top standing among sunflowers next to a woman in a light blue dress leaning against a tree, example for matching lighting in composites with a secret tool
 

Learn how to use a Threshold Adjustment Layer in combination with a Levels Adjustment Layer to realistically place a person into any new environment.

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a light blue puff-sleeve dress leaning against a textured tree trunk, example for color toning in Photoshop
 

Solid Color Fill Layers are one of the most useful tools in Photoshop for quickly adding color and style to any image. Learn about Fill Layers, Blending Modes, Blend If, and more!

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

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with curly blonde hair and a furry pink coat, example for mastering sharpening in Photoshop
 

Give your photos a professional finish with sharpening in Photoshop. Learn to enhance details, create contrast, and prepare your images for print, web, and social media.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Medium  |  3 hours

18 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Action

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Flat icons for TIFF, JPG, GIF, and PNG file formats next to a photo of a potted cactus with flowers on a pegboard, example for the Image File Formats in Photoshop Explained tutorial
 

We make sense of some of the most common file formats used in Photoshop. From TIFs to GIFs and PNGs to JPEGs, we’ll show you the best ways to save and export your work!

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Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Man with styled hair and a trimmed beard wearing sunglasses drinking from a coffee-themed mug outdoors, example for styling hair and beards in Photoshop
 

With so much natural variation, hair can be one the most challenging things to style and recreate in Photoshop. Not anymore! We break down some simple techniques that will help you shape, fill in, and paint new, realistic hair in minutes.

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Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman with wavy brown hair cut out from its background onto a transparent checkerboard, example for cutting out hair in Photoshop
 

Learn to realistically cut out and paint hair in Photoshop. Make quick selections using Select Color Range, make advanced selections with Channels, and paint in new, ultra-realistic hair with the Brush Tool.

Photoshop  |  Selections & Masking  |  Medium  |  4.75 hours

12 Sample Images   |  10 Photoshop Brushes

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Man in a white t-shirt smiling while working at a desk near houseplants, example for batch editing hundreds of images in Lightroom
 

Edit 100+ photos in minutes! Learn to make adjustments to exposure, copy edits from one image to another, and save custom adjustment brushes to edit more efficiently – all while keeping the client’s goals in mind!

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Lightroom  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

107 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Close-up of a hand holding a stylus pen on a Wacom graphics tablet, example for setting up and using a Wacom tablet
 

Every artist needs tools that will help them freely express their skills and ideas. For Photoshop and digital artists, Wacom tablets provide an incredible level of comfort and customization. Learn to setup and use a Wacom Intuos Pro.

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Photoshop  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a black gown standing on a foggy forest path with a subtle particle dispersion effect, example for an intro to Photoshop compositing for beginners
 

In this tutorial, we break down the compositing process with techniques for choosing images, making selections, and enhancing light and color. Learn to analyze light, perspective, and camera settings to predict how well photos will blend together.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  5.5 hours

25 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Hiker seen from behind wearing a backpack with water bottles overlooking snowy mountain peaks, example for matching colors for compositing in Photoshop
 

Creating a realistic composite image requires us to bring all of our Photoshop skills together. One of the most important steps is matching color between photos. Learn to automatically match colors faster and easier than ever!

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Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a metallic geometric-patterned bodysuit leaning against a large rock at golden hour, example for dodging and burning in Lightroom using range masking
 

Dodging and burning is an incredibly useful technique to add contrast, depth, and definition to your photos.
Learn to dodge & burn in Lightroom with the power of RAW!

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

1 Sample RAW File  |  1 PDF Guide

Double exposure portrait of a bearded man's profile blended with a foggy pine forest and flying birds, example for mastering double exposure in Photoshop
 

Learn how to use Blending Modes, Smart Objects, Layer Masks, and Adjustment Layers to seamlessly blend multiple exposures. Work through six different examples, combining two, three, and four exposures together.

Photoshop  |  Photo Effects  |  Medium  |  1.5 hours

21 Sample Images

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Woman with tousled dark hair in a red and black striped robe against a cream background, example for creating better cut-outs for compositing
 

Removing edge fringe is an important step when compositing a subject. In this tutorial, we show you how to refine the edge of cut-out hair to make your next composite look seamless.

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

2 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Blurred LEGO Star Wars snowspeeder toy in motion with running-figure motion icons below, example for understanding shutter speed with Star Wars LEGO
 

Learn the fundamentals of shutter speed to freeze time or capture dynamic motion! Be sure to check out our other videos in this series covering aperture and ISO.

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Woman in a red blazer holding tall dried grass stalks in a green field, example for saving time and adding style by mastering Photoshop Actions
 

Photoshop Actions can help you work faster than ever! Record and save complicated tasks, like coloring or sharpening, and apply them to any other image in only a fraction of the time.

Photoshop  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Medium  |  3.25 hours

30 Sample Images  |  12 Photoshop Actions

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Mountain stream flowing over smooth granite boulders with pine trees and peaks in the background, example for mastering Luminosity Masks in Photoshop
 

In this tutorial, we walk you through how to manually blend exposures using the power and flexibility of Luminosity Masks. You will learn to create selections based on light levels and then use those selections to paint detail back into your photos.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Advanced  |  3.5 hours

11 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Actions

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Three triangle graphics showing increasing amounts of sparkle/noise to illustrate ISO grain levels, example for understanding ISO with Star Wars LEGO
 

Anyone can learn the fundamentals of how a camera works. As you do, you will become more well-equipped to discover your creativity through photography. Master ISO with the PHLEARN team and Star Wars LEGO!

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Photography & Lighting  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

8 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

LEGO Star Wars minifigures of Luke Skywalker and C-3PO riding a landspeeder with aperture blade icons below, example for understanding aperture with Star Wars LEGO
 

Anyone can learn the fundamentals of how a camera works. As you do, you will become more well-equipped to discover your creativity through photography. Master aperture with the PHLEARN team and Star Wars LEGO!

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Photography & Lighting  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

10 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a white hat cut out from her background with the Pen Tool
 

In this tutorial, we teach you everything you need to know about the Pen Tool, from the most important keyboard shortcuts to making beautiful lines and curves. Learn to change a background color, remove an entire background, and create a simple logo.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Medium  |  2.75 hours

14 Sample Images

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Smiling woman in sunglasses and a blue off-shoulder top with a city skyline behind her, example for removing and changing backgrounds in Photoshop
 

Removing a background can be one of the most challenging problems in Photoshop. In this tutorial, we show you how to remove a background, change background colors, remove unwanted objects, and make perfect selections of people and hair!

Photoshop  |  Selections & Masking  |  Medium  |  4.75 hours

18 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Person standing on a rock overlooking a powerful waterfall crashing into a turquoise pool, example for mastering Smart Objects in Photoshop
 

Learn to convert layers into Smart Objects, apply Smart Filters that can be adjusted or removed, and create multiple design mockups quickly and easily! Smart Objects will help you work faster, smarter, and non-destructively.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  1.25 hours

19 Sample Images

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Person walking through snow toward a cabin near a pine forest, example for mastering layers and groups in Photoshop
 

Learn everything about layers and groups! From a thorough examination of the Layers Panel to the skills required to get all of the different elements of an image to blend together beautifully, these are must-have skills for the Photoshop pro.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  3.75 hours

30 Sample Images

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Close-up of a black and silver Fujifilm X100F camera with its aspherical lens on a wooden table
 

If you’re looking for a camera that will inspire you to go out and take photos every day, look no further than the Fujifilm X100F. Join us as we share what we love about this small and powerful camera!

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Photography & Lighting  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

Fujifilm X100F RAW Samples

Chicago skyline at dusk with illuminated skyscrapers under a cloudy sky, example for mastering Adobe Camera RAW in Photoshop
 

Learn to use Adobe Camera Raw to adjust white balance, recover details in the highlights and shadows, remove minor distractions, create HDR images, and to work seamlessly with Photoshop so that you can go back at anytime to make changes or adjustments.

Photoshop  |  Tools & Techniques  |  Easy  |  4 hours

15 Sample Images

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