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.

06.02.15 Car Headlights square phlearn
 

Learn How to Turn on Headlights in Photoshop! Learn all the tricks to creating realistic light, including Lens Flares and light streaks made from scratch.

tropical lightroom presets classic mobile
 

Lift shadows, tame strong greens and keep skin bright for beaches, palms and travel with 10 Tropical Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

05.28.15 Stunning Black and White Portrait square phlearn
 

If you think Black and White images are simple, think again! Learn how to create a stunning Black and White portrait in Photoshop in today’s episode!

Sample Images Included

05.26.15 Edit Video in PS 4 square phlearn
 

In today’s episode, we show you how to create title Screens, create a layer mask that animates throughout time, and to finish everything off, we’ll show you how to animate Layer Effects in video.

Sample Images Included

phlearn vibrant colors lightroom presets
 

Raise vibrance, brighten skin and open shadows so bold clothing and walls stand out with 10 Vibrant Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

05.21.15 Edit Video in PS 3 square phlearn
 

Transitions are commonly used by video editors everywhere! They allow flexibility when moving from one clip to another, and can completely change the feel of a video.

Sample Images Included

05.20.15 Edit Video in PS 2 square phlearn
 

In today’s episode, we show you how to Color grade video in Photoshop! This is the second section of our 4 part video editing series, and it picks up directly from where we left off in the first section.

Sample Images Included

Nine-photo grid of bright interior home photography including bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, Real Estate Lightroom presets sample thumbnail
 

Open up dark corners, hold detail in bright windows and set wall and wood color with 10 Real Estate Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

Nine-photo grid of soft neutral-toned portraits and lifestyle photos including a bride and a lavender field, Neutral Airy Lightroom presets sample thumbnail
 

Add muted color and softened highlights for a calm, airy feel with 10 Neutral Airy Lightroom Presets. Works in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |   PDF Install Guide

Nine-photo grid of urban fashion portraits on city streets, Urban Style Lightroom presets sample thumbnail
 

Drain greens, blues and purples toward gray while skin keeps its warmth with 10 Street Photography Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |   PDF Install Guide

Nine-photo grid of soft pastel-toned portraits, including women in dresses and floral bouquets, Pastels Lightroom presets sample thumbnail
 

Lift the blacks and soften strong color into pinks, creams and pale blues with 10 Pastel Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |   PDF Install Guide

Nine-photo grid of earthy-toned lifestyle photos including a woman in a poncho, home decor, and a market scene, Earth Lightroom presets sample thumbnail
 

Warm the white balance and turn greens and yellows toward olive, rust and clay with 10 Earth Tone Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |   PDF Install Guide

Woman in a leopard-print top and green skirt sitting by a window, demonstrating video editing techniques in Photoshop
 

In today’s special episode, we show you how to Edit Video in Photoshop! This is the first of a 4 part series on working with video in Photoshop, and covers all of the basics.

Sample Images Included

Nine-photo grid of bridal and portrait photos with a soft, warm honey-toned color grade, Honey Lightroom Presets sample thumbnail
 

Warm skin, lift shadows and soften bright highlights for a light, golden look with 10 Honey Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

Macro close-up of two vinyl figurines nestled in moss with warm golden light, illustrating a focus stacking technique in Photoshop
 

In today’s episode, we show you how to do Focus Stacking in Photoshop. We also give you some pointers on how actually shoot the images you’d need in order for Focus Stacking to work.

Sample Images Included

Woman in a wide-brim hat and white bikini sitting on a beach looking out at the ocean, demonstrating how to create a cinemagraph in Photoshop
 

Learn how to create a cinemagraph in Photoshop. We don’t stop there, we also give you some tips for creating a cinemagraph in camera. Sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy the ride!

Nine-photo grid of moody nature and couple portraits with a dark, desaturated color grade, Dark & Moody Lightroom Presets sample thumbnail
 

Darken the shadows, quiet bright greens and keep skin light with 10 Dark and Moody Lightroom Presets for a muted look in Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

04.30.15 HDR Lightroom square phlearn
 

Learn How to Create an HDR Image in Lightroom in today’s episode! Say goodbye to under and overexposed images, and say hello to easy HDR editing!

04.28.15 How to Create a Panorama square phlearn
 

Make a panorama in Lightroom. Adobe just recently announced it’s update to the software and one of the main attractions was its ability to create Panoramas while in Lightroom.

indoor lightroom presets
 

Lift shadows and enhance natural light so any room looks bright and open with 10 Indoor Lightroom Presets for interiors. For Lightroom Classic and Mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

04.24.15 Target and Arrows square phlearn
 

We show you some Basic Techniques you can use to create some awesome Graphic art. From color fill Adjustment Layers to Layer Masks, to transforming selections and saving custom color swatches.

newborn color grading luts
 

Give newborn photos and videos a bright, fresh look with soft colors and smooth skin tones using 5 Newborn LUTs for Photoshop, Premiere Pro and more.

5 LUTs   |  PDF Install Guide

Nine-photo grid of a man in stylish streetwear and outerwear with a moody, fashion-forward color grade, Male Blogger Lightroom Presets sample thumbnail
 

Mute colors, add punchy contrast and cool down images for a subtle, dramatic look with 10 Male Blogger Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and Mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

Orange semi-truck trailer with a blank logo panel on its side, demonstrating how to create and place a logo in perspective in Photoshop
 

Create and Place a Logo in perspective in today’s episode! This is helpful for photographers and designers alike as you will learn how to Transform text as well as place it into an image!

Nine-photo grid of a bride and wedding details with a soft, airy color grade, Airy Wedding Lightroom Presets sample thumbnail
 

Give wedding photos a bright, clean and timeless feel with 10 Airy Wedding Lightroom Presets that add soft white tones. For Lightroom Classic and Mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

Woman lying on a wooden floor with a rose beside a blue text banner reading Photo of the Day, demonstrating how to create a text banner in Photoshop
 

In this episode we’ll show you where to get a banner, how to Transform your text to fit on the banner and how to place those banners on your images.

Sample Images Included

Nine-photo grid of travelers in cold, icy mountain and glacier landscapes with a cool, blue-toned color grade, Nature Lightroom Presets sample thumbnail
 

Open up shadows, calm strong blues and turn skies and water toward soft teal with 10 Nature Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

Open notebook with handwritten cursive text beside a cup of coffee and a fountain pen, demonstrating how to create handwritten text in Photoshop
 

Follow along to make text match the perspective of most images. Using a combination of Warp and Transform, you can give text the perspective to fit your photo, and we will share our favorite fonts for a handwritten look.

Blue speech bubble Messages-style app icon, demonstrating how to create an iOS 8 icon in Photoshop
 

In today’s episode, the rounded rectangle tool comes in handy as we create our icon. The rounded rectangle Tool helps us create are shape and there are enough options available for us to be really specific.

Nine-photo grid of friends and travelers in bright, sun-washed outdoor scenes with a light, airy color grade, Free Float Lightroom Presets sample thumbnail
 

Warm the light, open the shadows and soften color for a bright, creamy feel with 10 Free Float Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

Woman in a pink dress holding up pink sneakers against a green background, demonstrating how to select and change colors in Photoshop
 

Learn how to quickly select and change colors in this free Photoshop tutorial!

Sample Images Included

Nine-photo grid of models in flowing bohemian outfits at the beach and outdoors with a warm, earthy color grade, Bohemian Lightroom Presets sample thumbnail
 

Give photos a free-spirited feel with creamy skin, warm color and a matte finish using 10 Bohemian Lightroom Presets for Lightroom Classic and Mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

Nine-photo grid of people with spring flowers and pastel outdoor scenes with a bright, fresh color grade, Spring Lightroom Presets sample thumbnail
 

Add bright whites and soft springtime pastels to your photos with 10 Spring Lightroom Presets. Works on RAW and JPEG in Lightroom Classic and Mobile.

10 Lightroom Presets   |  PDF Install Guide

Nine-photo grid of modern home interiors including living rooms, a bedroom, kitchen, and office with a warm, inviting color grade, Real Estate LUTs sample thumbnail
 

Create bright, open indoor spaces in architecture and real estate photos and videos with 5 Real Estate LUTs for Photoshop, Premiere Pro and more.

5 LUTs   |  PDF Install Guide

Man lighting a match beside a PHLEARN watermark logo, demonstrating how to create a signature watermark in Lightroom
 

If you are looking to add some security to the images you are uploading online, this episode is perfect for you! Today we’ll show you how to create a watermark to place on your images.