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Common Photoshop Interview Questions

Here is a list of the most commonly asked Photoshop interview questions


with sample answers:

1. What is Photoshop work area?

The work area in Photoshop is the main screen that appears when you
launch the program and start working. By asking this question, the
interviewer wants to understand how well you know the layout of the
software and test your familiarity with it. Knowing all the components of the
work area tells the interviewer that you use the software frequently and are
proficient at it. While answering this question, you can name the primary
components first and then explore the elements within each.

Example answer: “The work area in Photoshop consists of five primary areas
namely the Document Window, Application Bar, Tools Panel, Options Bar and
Panel Dock. The Document Window shows the current file that you are
working on and occupies most of the screen. The Application Bar is present
at the top and contains a workspace switcher, application controls and
menus.

You can find the tools for editing images, page elements and artwork in the
Tools Panel. The Options Bar shows the options for the currently selected
tools. In the Panel Dock, you can monitor and modify your pictures where you
can stack, store and dock panels.”

Related: How To Become A Photo Editor: A Comprehensive Guide

2. What are Smart Objects, and how are they used?

Interviewers ask this question to test your understanding of the different


layers in Photoshop. While answering this question, briefly describe what
Smart Objects are and explain how you can use them. You can give an
example of a situation where you can use Smart Objects. You can also list out
a few advantages of Smart Objects to exhibit your understanding better.

Example answer: “A Smart Object is a layer in Photoshop that lets you make
edits to an image without making any permanent changes to the source
data. This is a useful tool that is helpful when you want to undo a change
that you made previously. Smart Objects preserve an image’s content at the
source and allow you to experiment with the image. Using Smart Objects,
you can make non-destructive transformations to an image, apply non-
destructive filters and also make changes to an image without changing the
pixels first.”

Related: 12 Photo Editing Software To Consider (With Features)

3. How do you select the exact colour to match?

While working with visuals, you may often want to match a shape or an
element to a particular colour. Through this question, the interviewer checks
if you know how to handle such situations and can use the tools in Photoshop
to do it. Giving a step-by-step explanation of the process can show the
interviewer that you know the process well and can do it easily.

Example answer: “You can select an exact colour to match by using the
Match Colour Command in Photoshop. When you choose this option, the
cursor changes into an eyedropper icon and identifies the colour that you
want to apply to the target image. Once you have selected the images, make
the selections in the Match Colour dialogue box where you select the image
destinations and the adjustments you want. You can then choose from the
options if you want to increase the saturation, neutralise a colour or increase
the brightness.”

Related: 12 Popular Designer Tools You Can Use: A Comprehensive Guide

4. Describe what Photoshop is and why is it used?

While this question seems basic, interviewers use it to gauge how well the
candidate understands the uses of the software. You can use a definition
from the internet and add an example to your answer. Instead of quoting the
exact definition, make your answer conversational and talk about the core
functions. Talk about the different ways in which you have used the software
previously and how you can plan to use it in your role in the organisation.

Example answer: “Photoshop is a feature-rich photo editing software. You can


use it to make simple edits to images, create complex graphics, make
detailed digital artwork and design websites. During my college days, I have
used Photoshop to create posters, social media graphics for our clubs and
also to create animations. Using its advanced feature set, I can now use the
software to create different types of visuals. Some of my latest learnings with
the software include motion graphics, brand styling and product designing.”

Related: How To Become A Graphic Designer: A Complete Guide

5. What is Photoshop Lightroom?


By asking this question, interviewers try to test whether you can distinguish
between Photoshop and other photo-editing software. Since the same
company has developed both these software systems, being able to tell the
difference tells them that you know the functionalities of Photoshop and are
aware of its limitations. You can explain what Lightroom is and briefly explore
the differences between them.

Example answer: “Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom are photo-editing


software developed by Adobe. While you can use Photoshop to edit visuals
professionally, Lightroom is a photo-editing software for photo enthusiasts
and those looking to edit and manage only their photographs. Lightroom
stores all the source images, so it ensures non-destructive photo editing. It is
a much simpler tool to learn compared to Photoshop but may lack several
advanced features it offers.”

Related: 14 Essential Photoshop Skills (With Tips To Improve Them)

6. What are some important tools in Photoshop?

Interviewers ask this question to test whether you are aware of all the
functionalities that Photoshop offers and can utilise them effectively. While
there are a lot of tools available, include only the most important ones in
your answer. You can also talk about the ones that are most important for
your job role. Once you have listed the most important tools, you can also
elaborate on the use of each.

Example answer: “While there are several tools available on Photoshop that
perform different functions, the five most important ones are Masking,
Selections, Brush tool, Clone Stamp and Layers. Some other important tools
that you may commonly use are the Zoom tool, which lets you zoom in or
zoom out of images, the Hand Tool that lets you move the image around in
the workspace and the Pen Tool which lets you create paths, shapes, shapes
and selections.”

Related: 23 Interview Tips: How To Get The Job

7. How do you crop an image in Photoshop?

One of the most frequent actions that designers and photo-editors do is crop
pictures to make them fit into a frame, strengthen composition or isolate
only a part of an image. An interviewer may ask simple questions like this at
the beginning of an interview to check if you know the basics before moving
to the tougher questions. You can explain the process of cropping an image
through steps and also include the points to consider while cropping an
image.

Example answer: “There are two ways of cropping images in Photoshop. The
first way to do this is by entering the dimensions in the Control bar. In this
method, you can enter the size and proportions, choose the overlay options
and select other options from the available settings. The second way to do
this is simpler, where you choose the Crop tool from the Toolbar and place it
over the area you want to crop. You can then drag the corner and edge
handles to specify the crop boundaries in your image.”

Related: Graphic Design Tools For Professionals (With List And Tips)

8. What is the swatches palette and how is it used?

Colours are an important component of photo editing and the swatches


palette is an important feature in Photoshop. Interviewers ask this question
to test if you know the functions of the tool and how you can use it. You can
give a brief description of the feature in your own words and explain how you
can apply it while using the software.

Example answer: “The Swatches Palette consists of small colour squares


known as Swatches. They store the colours that you use often along with a
default set of Swatches that you can use. You can customise your Swatches
Palette depending on your preferences. It lets you add or delete colours from
the palette or create separate palettes for separate projects. Using this
feature, you can also apply swatch colours to pixel layers, text layers or
shape layers. There is also a feature called Legacy Swatches where you can
access from the previous versions of Photoshop.”

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