Photoshop User's Newsletter
Unlock Your Creativity: Tips, Tutorials, and the Latest in Adobe Photoshop
Key Photoshop Secrets & Tips
1. Work in 16-bit Mode for Better Image Quality
Problem: When stacking multiple adjustment layers, color banding appears.
Solution: Use 16-bit mode instead of 8-bit to prevent loss of quality.
How to do it:
Image > Mode > 16 Bits/Channel
2. Prevent Color Changes During Export
Problem: Colors look different after exporting or uploading images online.
Solution: Convert images to sRGB before exporting.
How to do it:
File > Export > Export As > Convert to sRGBAlways embed the color profile to maintain consistency.
3. Open RAW Files as Smart Objects
Problem: Edits made in Camera Raw are lost when opening in Photoshop.
Solution: Open RAW images as Smart Objects to retain Camera Raw adjustments.
How to do it: Hold Shift and click "Open Object" in Camera Raw.
4. Use Group Masks Instead of Multiple Layer Masks
Problem: When multiple layers share the same mask, edits become tedious and cause unwanted halos.
Solution: Group related layers and apply a single mask to the group.
How to do it:
Select layers → Press
Ctrl+G→ Apply a mask to the group.
5. Always Convert to Smart Object Before Applying Filters
Problem: Filters like Camera Raw become uneditable once applied.
Solution: Convert layers into Smart Objects before applying any filter.
How to do it:
Right-click layer > Convert to Smart ObjectAssign a shortcut for faster access (
Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts > Smart Objects).
6. Save Frequently – Don't Rely on Autosave
Problem: Relying on autosave might cause loss of recent changes.
Solution: Develop a habit of pressing Ctrl+S (Cmd+S on Mac) often.
Extra Tip: Set autosave to the lowest possible interval (
Edit > Preferences > File Handling).
7. Use Cloud Documents for Extra Security
Problem: Files can be lost due to crashes or corruption.
Solution: Save important projects as Cloud Documents to retain auto-backups and version history.
How to do it:
File > Save As > Save to Cloud Documents.
8. Disable ‘Delete Cropped Pixels’
Problem: Cropped areas are permanently lost by default.
Solution: Uncheck ‘Delete Cropped Pixels’ in the Crop Tool settings to retain data.
How to do it: Select Crop Tool → Uncheck Delete Cropped Pixels.
9. Avoid Using Beta Versions on Production Machines
Problem: Beta versions can cause unexpected crashes and instability.
Solution: Use stable versions of Photoshop for professional work.
10. Paste Objects in the Exact Same Position
Problem: Copying and pasting layers between documents places them incorrectly.
Solution: Use Paste in Place (
Ctrl+Shift+VorCmd+Shift+V) to maintain the exact position.
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