Even though they are hidden, the pixels extending outside the boundaries of your document in Photoshop are still counted as part of its file size. Here's how to smartly crop…
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Are you guilty of leaving layers in limbo in your Layers panel? Removing those unused layers can substantially reduce the file size of your document.
Storage is cheap nowadays, but if you're not wanting to waste it, consider saving your PSD files as TIFF files. This can save you a considerable amount of disk space.…
Give your type design a boost using Dynamic Text in Adobe Photoshop.
After turning a photo black and white to avoid color chaos, decide whether you need to take the next step and add an extra layer of warmth. It can make…
Some patterns come in the form of an ESP file, but in order for the pattern file to work in Photoshop, you’ll have to convert it to a PAT file.…
Learn how to apply a full-page pattern to a document in Photoshop Elements and Adobe Photoshop.
Knowing a few options will give you an infinite number of possibilities when applying patterns.
Learn how to import patterns in Adobe Photoshop. Includes a pattern!
Get a quick start with Photoshop Elements (PSE) 2026 and get in sync with your Digital Scrapper instructor.
Nine quick and easy ideas for you to try in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements with pattern overlays. (Overlays not included.)
Make magic when you combine a pattern, a layer mask, and a brush.
Quickly extend your stash and increase your options with two solid papers and a simple pattern overlay.
Use a single patterned overlay and blend modes to dress up solid paper, a frame, and even a flower.
Learn how to take the grunge from an artsy paper and use it to make a big picture overlay with the use of the Magic Wand tool.
