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.

A woman with wet dark hair in a red top and gradient magenta-to-purple pants against a solid blue background — How to Add Color Gradients to Any Object in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Add color gradients to any object in Photoshop: change the color with Hue/Saturation, protect skin tones with a second mask, and keep it adjustable after.

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

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A dramatic jagged mountain peak with red and orange wildflowers in the foreground — How to Use the Point Color Tool in Adobe Camera Raw tutorial thumbnail
 

Use the Point Color tool in Adobe Camera Raw to target one exact color: set it up non-destructively, shift hue and saturation, then tighten the selection.

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

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A surfer standing on a rocky cliff overlooking crashing ocean waves — How to Use Contrast and Clarity in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Use contrast and clarity in Photoshop where the image needs them: drag the Camera Raw histogram, mask before you push sliders, and check the result at 100%.

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

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A flat-lay of "Big Mood Spa" skincare product packaging with a circular badge of wrapped text — Photoshop Beta: Discover the Updated Dynamic Text Tool tutorial thumbnail
 

The updated Dynamic Text tool in Photoshop Beta snaps type into Circle, Arch and Bow shapes without warping it, and everything stays live and editable.

Photoshop  |  Text & Graphic Design  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A family of five standing together outdoors in a garden in golden evening light — Photoshop 2026: New Adjustment Layers Explained tutorial thumbnail
 

Photoshop 2026 adds Color & Vibrance, Clarity & Dehaze and Grain as adjustment layers. See what each replaces and when to use it instead of Camera Raw.

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

6 Sample Images  |  5 Sample PSDs  |  1 PDF Guide

A skateboarder mid-jump trick at an outdoor skate park under a clear blue sky — The Power of Masking & Coloring in Lightroom tutorial thumbnail
 

Master advanced masking and coloring across all Lightroom apps! This course covers mask logic, light balancing, and professional color grading, with Photoshop techniques included for those who need ultimate creative control.

Lightroom  |  Selections & Masking  |  Medium  |  3.75 hours

9 Sample Images

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A black-and-white vintage-style photo of children playing trumpets on a city street — Photoshop Basics: How to Use the New Upscale Tool tutorial thumbnail
 

The new Upscale tool in Photoshop 2026 rebuilds detail with AI instead of stretching pixels. See how to run it, compare the result, and where it falls apart.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A close-up beauty portrait of a woman touching her clear-skinned cheek — Lightroom Mobile: Testing the New Blemish Removal Tool tutorial thumbnail
 

Test the new blemish removal tool in Lightroom Mobile: run it from Quick Actions, see what it clears in one tap, then clean up what it misses by hand.

Lightroom  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

Two men posing in editorial fashion outfits in front of a large cylindrical storage tank — NEW: How to Use Reference Image in Photoshop 2026 tutorial thumbnail
 

Use Reference Image in Photoshop 2026 to make Generative Fill precise: select the object, drop in a reference photo, and pick the variation that actually fits.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  30 mins  |  1 video

5 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A blurred silhouette of a person's head with a colorful orange-to-purple glow motion trail — How to Create a Glow Motion Effect in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Build a glow motion blur effect in Photoshop from a silhouette up: shape the light, add the motion blur, then map the color so the streaks read as movement.

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

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

Woman in a white dress floating above a misty frozen lake with her reflection on the ice, course thumbnail for The Ultimate Guide to Manual Compositing in Photoshop
 

Discover the world of advanced compositing! Master manual lighting, masking, and color matching across four projects. This tutorial includes sample images, and even two exclusive brushes, so you can follow along!.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  3.25 hours

13 Sample Images   |  2 Photoshop Brushes

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A snow-capped mountain range under a clear blue sky — The Best Way to Edit Snow Using the New AI Landscape Tool tutorial thumbnail
 

Adobe’s AI landscape tool now detects snow. Generate separate snow, sky and vegetation masks, then edit each one without touching the rest of the scene.

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

1 Sample Image (RAW File)  |  1 PDF Guide

A close-up portrait of a woman with curly hair lit by a teal and orange glow — How to Create an Aura Effect in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Build an aura effect in Photoshop from three layers of light: blur the background, add the gradient, bring in the glow, then tie it together with color.

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

8 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A triple-exposure portrait of a man with a ghosted red motion-blur duplicate effect — Adobe Firefly Boards Explained tutorial thumbnail
 

Firefly Boards is Adobe’s AI workspace in a browser tab. Set up a board, merge two images, refine one result, and turn a still into motion without leaving it.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Easy  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide

A woman in a knit beanie and patterned jacket on a hillside with a small rabbit nearby in autumn colors — The Ultimate Guide to Generative Credits in Photoshop & Lightroom tutorial thumbnail
 

Which Adobe AI tools spend generative credits, which are free, how fast your balance drains, and what happens when it hits zero in Photoshop and Lightroom.

Photoshop, Lightroom  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Easy  |  30 mins  |  1 video

1 PDF Guide  |  1 Sample PSD

Joshua trees silhouetted against a dusky desert sky — How To Use The Dust Removal Feature in Lightroom & Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Use AI dust removal in Lightroom and Photoshop: clear every sensor spot on one frame in a click, then sync the detection across the whole shoot.

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

3 Sample Images (RAW Files)  |  1 Dust Removal Settings (XMP File)  |  1 PDF Guide

A woman in a pink outfit standing among a whimsical composite scene of pink flamingos, toy houses, and a biplane — Master Photoshop & Lightroom 2026 tutorial thumbnail
 

Master 2026’s Photoshop and Lightroom AI updates, from Harmonize to Assisted Culling we cover it all. This pro tutorial includes 30 practice images including 3 RAW files to perfect your workflow.

Photoshop, Lightroom  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Advanced  |  2 hours

26 Sample Images (JPEG Files)  |  3 Sample Images (RAW Files)  |  8 Sample PSDs  |  2 Sample Videos

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A woman with a bantu-knot hairstyle and bold makeup holding a blue and a purple balloon — The Fastest Way to Circle Crop Photos in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

The fastest circle crop in Photoshop uses the Frame tool: build the circle, position the photo inside it, and export with a transparent background.

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

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A smiling woman in a sun hat and sunglasses on a tropical beach — Explore The New Nano Banana PRO in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Nano Banana PRO in Photoshop rebuilds the whole scene around your subject. See how to select, prompt, review the variations, and what each generation costs.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

3 Sample Images  |  3 Sample PSDs  |  1 PDF Guide

A woman in a conical straw hat surrounded by flowers with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner overlay — How to Use Assisted Culling in Lightroom Classic – Day 10 tutorial thumbnail
 

Use assisted culling in Lightroom Classic to sort a shoot fast: run it during import, read the scores, auto-stack near-duplicates, and reject the weak frames.

Lightroom  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

15 Sample Images

A before/after split of a couple standing by a mountain lake showing a denoise and lens blur comparison, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — How to Use Denoise and Lens Blur in Lightroom – Day 9 tutorial thumbnail
 

Use Lens Blur and AI Denoise in Lightroom to fix what a cheap lens can’t: add believable background blur, refine the mask, then clear noise without mush.

Lightroom  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

1 Sample Image (RAW File)  |  2 Sample Images (JPEG File)

A woman with long hair in a denim jacket among greenery, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — How to Sync Lightroom Masks Across a Whole Shoot – Day 8 tutorial thumbnail
 

Sync Lightroom masks across a whole shoot: build one masked edit on a portrait or landscape, then copy the masks to every other frame in a few clicks.

Lightroom  |  Workflow & Productivity  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images

A before/after split of a Mediterranean-style house with a car cover removed from the driveway, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — Nano Banana and Partner Models in Photoshop – Day 7 tutorial thumbnail
 

Partner models put Nano Banana and other companies’ AI inside Photoshop’s Generative Fill. See how to pick one, what each costs in credits, and where they fail.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs  |  1 PDF Guide

A before/after split of a woman on a wooden forest bridge in a scarf and coat, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — How to Use Harmonize and Generative Upscale in Photoshop – Day 6 tutorial thumbnail
 

Harmonize matches the color and light of a pasted subject to its new background, and Generative Upscale rebuilds the detail. See where each one works and fails.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

5 Sample Images  |  3 Sample PSDs

A before/after split of a woman's puffer jacket color-changed from yellow to purple, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — What to Do After Select Subject in Photoshop – Day 5 tutorial thumbnail
 

Select Subject gives you a one-click cutout, but the selection is worth more than the cutout. Reuse it to swap a background, grade the subject, or build a mask.

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

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

A before/after split of a man sitting on a rock by a mountain lake with adjusted sky and lighting, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — AI Masking in Adobe Camera Raw: Subject, Sky and Background – Day 4 tutorial thumbnail
 

AI masking in Camera Raw selects the subject, sky and background for you. Set it up non-destructively, refine the mask, then edit each area on its own.

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

2 Sample Images  |  2 Sample PSDs

A before/after split of a wedding couple embracing on rocks at sunset with a distracting object removed, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — How to Remove Objects and Distractions in Photoshop – Day 3 tutorial thumbnail
 

Remove objects in Photoshop with the right tool for the job: the Remove tool for most things, Generative Fill for big gaps, and a manual patch when speed matters.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

A before/after split of a person by a calm lake with the photo extended beyond its original edges, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — Extend a Photo Beyond Its Edges in Photoshop – Day 2 tutorial thumbnail
 

Generative Expand rebuilds a photo beyond its edges: turn a vertical into a horizontal, fix the resolution it costs you, and know when the result falls apart.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

3 Sample Images  |  3 Sample PSDs

A before/after of a woman in a cream lace dress walking while holding sunflowers, with a "10 Days Of" campaign banner — How Generative Fill Selections Work in Photoshop – Day 1 tutorial thumbnail
 

Generative Fill does three different jobs, and each one wants a different selection. See how to select for removing, adding and replacing, and what goes wrong.

Photoshop  |  AI & Generative Tools  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

4 Sample Images  |  4 Sample PSDs

A close-up beach portrait of a woman lying on the sand in an orange bikini and layered jewelry — Master Natural Light Portrait Editing in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Discover the complete workflow for natural light portrait editing! Learn how to enhance sun glow, remove flare, fix underexposure, and master professional light sculpting using the latest tools. This tutorial includes 8 RAW files and a our exclusive Frequency Separation Action.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  2.5 hours

8 Sample Images (RAW Files)  |  1 Sample Image (JPEG File)  |  7 Sample TIFFs  |  1 Photoshop Action

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A couple in wedding attire standing in a golden grassy field under a warm, glowing sunset sky — How to Fix Washed-Out Skies in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Fix dull skies in Photoshop by spending the time on the match, not the selection: position the new sky, match the light, then blend the horizon line.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  15 mins  |  1 video

2 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A woman in a pink crop top, white pants and a cap leaning against a wall in a casual streetwear portrait — How to Use the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

The Clone Stamp tool copies real pixels instead of inventing them. Set it up non-destructively, clone without smearing, and work across separate layers.

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

1 Sample Image  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A person seen from behind in a tan shawl composited against a yellow "PETAL" text and flower graphic — Photoshop Basics: How to Use Clipping Masks tutorial thumbnail
 

A clipping mask lets one layer decide the shape of another. Learn how to build one in Photoshop, when to use it instead of a layer mask, and how to edit it.

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

3 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 Before/After Pair  |  1 PDF Guide

A crescent moon over a snowy mountain peak with a silhouetted crow perched on a rooftop edge — How to Use Blending Modes in Photoshop 2025 tutorial thumbnail
 

Blending modes are grouped by what they do: Darken hides lights, Lighten hides darks, Overlay boosts contrast. Learn the three groups that matter.

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

3 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  1 PDF Guide

A conceptual fashion portrait of a woman in a dark red dress against a dramatic smoky red and black background — Conceptual Compositing Using Blending Modes in Photoshop tutorial thumbnail
 

Explore Photoshop Blending Modes to easily create conceptual portraits in Photoshop! We’ll show you how to add texture and light, craft double exposures, and build captivating composites in no time. We’re even including a handy Blending Modes PDF guide to help you get started!.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  2.25 hours

22 Sample Images   |  7 Sample PSDs   |  1 Blending Modes PDF Guide

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A woman in denim overalls and a black jacket standing in tall grass, adjusting her hair — New AI Assisted Culling Feature in Lightroom tutorial thumbnail
 

AI Assisted Culling in Lightroom sorts a big shoot for you: set the criteria, let it group and rank the frames, then make the final calls yourself.

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

38 Sample Images  |  1 PDF Guide