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Photoshop Document (.psd)

Default file format for Photoshop that retains all layers and editing options. Used for saving and exporting graphics.

Layers

Transparent sheets containing different parts of an image, such as images, text, and vector graphics. They can be rearranged and grouped.

Selections

Regions of an image selected to be affected by tools like paintbrush, copy, or crop. They apply to the current layer only.

Resolution

Refers to the number of pixels in an image. High resolution contains more detail, while low resolution has fewer details.

Image Size

Refers to the actual pixel dimensions (width x height) of an image. Image size and resolution are different concepts.

Color Mode

Refers to the color model used in the image. CMYK is for printing (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), and RGB is for digital screens (red, green, blue).

GIMP

Free, cross-platform image editor available on various operating systems.

IrfanView

Lightweight and powerful image viewer and editor designed for both beginners and professionals

Paint.NET

Free image and photo editing software for Windows with support for layers and special effects.

PhotoFiltre

Image retouching program with a wide range of filters, both simple and advanced.

Adobe Photoshop

Industry-standard raster graphics editor used for photo and image editing, developed by Adobe.

Panes

Interface elements in Photoshop that display information like tool options, history, and location details.

Menu Bar

Contains options for commands and tools, allowing access to various features in Photoshop.

Options Bar

Bar located under the menu that displays tool-specific options when using different Photoshop tools.

Toolbar

Contains various tools for selection, cropping, retouching, adding shapes, and text in Photoshop

Canvas

The area where images are created or modified in Photoshop.

Launching Photoshop

Steps: Click Windows button → Search Adobe Photoshop → Open Photoshop → Create new file with resolution and DPI settings.

Open Existing PSD

Open an existing Photoshop document by selecting "File" → "New" → enter document attributes (size, resolution, background).

Saving your PSD

Steps: Click File → Save As PSD → Choose location and name the file.