1) What is Photoshop?

Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software

developed by Adobe. The software provides many image editing features for pixel-
based images, raster graphics and vector graphics.

2) What is Photoshop used for?

Photoshop is the industry-standard photo editing software, and the go-to application
for everything from small retouching changes to mind-bending photo art. Photoshop
is where editors crop photos, adjust photo composition, correct lighting, and make
any subject imaginable look its absolute best.

3) What is Photoshop and its advantages?

Adobe Photoshop is a popular software program for photo editing and image
retouching. It is available on Mac and Windows and has numerous features for
enhancing and creating images. Aside from images, it can also help with editing
illustrations, artwork, and videos.

4) What are the features of Photoshop?

With multiple layers and features such as masking, image wrapping tools, alpha compositing,
fluid camera rotation, and file display tools, and much more advanced tools, Photoshop can edit
and compose raster images. In 1988, Thomas and John Knoll developed the first basic version
of Photoshop.

5) What are Photoshop tools?

Photoshop tools are roughly categorised into seven different types arranged in the Options bar
— which is a lot. But, if you break it down simply, there are only a few classes of tool: ones that
help you measure, select and move around your work and ones that help you to modify the
pixels on your canvas.

Photoshop's toolbar is located along the left of the screen:

 The layout of the tools in the toolbar.

 Move and Selection tools

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o Move Tool * ( V )
o The Move Tool is used to move layers, selections and guides within a
Photoshop document. Enable "Auto-Select" to automatically select the
layer or group you click on.

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o Artboard Tool ( V )
o The Artboard Tool allows you to easily design multiple web or UX (user
experience) layouts for different devices or screen sizes.

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o Rectangular Marquee Tool * ( M )
o The Rectangular Marquee Tool draws rectangular selection outlines.
Press and hold Shift as you drag to draw a square selection.

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o Elliptical Marquee Tool ( M )
o The Elliptical Marquee Tool draws elliptical selection outlines. Press and
hold Shift to draw a selection in a perfect circle.

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o Single Row Marquee Tool
o The Single Row Marquee Tool in Photoshop selects a single row of pixels
in the image from left to right.

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o Single Column Marquee Tool
o Use the Single Column Marquee Tool to select a single column of pixels
from top to bottom.

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o Lasso Tool * ( L )
o With the Lasso Tool, you can draw a freeform selection outline around
an object.

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o Polygonal Lasso Tool ( L )
o Click around an object with the Polygonal Lasso Tool to surround it with
a polygonal, straight-edged selection outline.

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o Magnetic Lasso Tool ( L )
o The Magnetic Lasso Tool snaps the selection outline to the edges of the
object as you move your mouse cursor around it.

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o Object Selection Tool * ( W )
o The Object Selection Tool lets you select an object just by dragging a
rough selection outline around it.

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o Quick Selection Tool ( W )
o The Quick Selection Tool lets you easily select an object simply by
painting over it with a brush. Enable "Auto-Enhance" in the Options Bar
for better quality selections.

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o Magic Wand Tool ( W )
o Photoshop's Magic Wand Tool selects areas of similar color with a single
click. The "Tolerance" value in the Options Bar sets the range of colors
that will be selected.
 Crop and Slice tools
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o Crop Tool * ( C )
o Use the Crop Tool in Photoshop to crop an image and remove unwanted
areas. Uncheck "Delete Cropped Pixels" in the Options Bar to crop an
image non-destructively.

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o Perspective Crop Tool ( C )
o Use the Perspective Crop Tool to both crop an image and fix common
distortion or perspective problems.

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o Slice Tool ( C )
o The Slice Tool divides an image or layout into smaller sections (slices)
which can be exported and optimized separately.

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o Slice Select Tool ( C )
o Use the Slice Select Tool to select individual slices created with the Slice
Tool.

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o Frame Tool * ( K )
o New as of Photoshop CC 2019, the Frame Tool lets you place images
into rectangular or elliptical shapes.
 Measurement tools
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o Eyedropper Tool * ( I )
o Photoshop's Eyedropper Tool samples colors in an image. Increase
"Sample Size" in the Options Bar for a better representation of the
sampled area's color.

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o 3D Material Eyedropper Tool ( I )
o Use the 3D Material Eyedropper Tool to sample material from a 3D
model in Photoshop.

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o Color Sampler Tool ( I )
o The Color Sampler Tool displays color values for the selected (sampled)
area in an image. Up to four areas can be sampled at a time. View the
color information in Photoshop's Info panel.

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o Ruler Tool ( I )
o The Ruler Tool measures distances, locations and angles. Great for
positioning images and elements exactly where you want them.

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o Note Tool ( I )
o The Note Tool allows you to attach text-based notes to your Photoshop
document, either for yourself or for others working on the same project.
Notes are saved as part of the .PSD file.

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o Count Tool ( I )
o Use the Count Tool to manually count the number of objects in an
image, or to have Photoshop automatically count multiple selected
areas in the image.
 Retouching and Painting tools
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o Spot Healing Brush Tool * ( J )
o The Spot Healing Brush in Photoshop quickly removes blemishes and
other minor problem areas in an image. Use a brush size slightly larger
than the blemish for best results.

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o Healing Brush Tool ( J )
o The Healing Brush lets you repair larger problem areas in an image by
painting over them. Hold Alt (Win) / Option (Mac) and click to sample
good texture, then paint over the problem area to repair it.

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o Patch Tool ( J )
o With the Patch Tool, draw a freeform selection outline around a problem
area. Then repair it by dragging the selection outline over an area of
good texture.

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o Content-Aware Move Tool ( J )
o Use the Content-Aware Move Tool to select and move part of an image
to a different area. Photoshop automatically fills in the hole in the
original spot using elements from the surrounding areas.

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o Red Eye Tool ( J )
o The Red Eye Tool removes common red eye problems in a photo
resulting from camera flash.

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o Brush Tool * ( B )
o The Brush Tool is Photoshop's primary painting tool. Use it to paint
brush strokes on a layer or on a layer mask.

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o Pencil Tool ( B )
o The Pencil Tool is another of Photoshop's painting tools. But while the
Brush Tool can paint soft-edge brush strokes, the Pencil Tool always
paints with hard edges.

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o Color Replacement Tool ( B )
o Use the Color Replacement Tool in Photoshop to easily replace the color
of an object with a different color.

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o Mixer Brush Tool ( B )
o Unlike the standard Brush Tool, the Mixer Brush in Photoshop can
simulate elements of real painting such as mixing and combining colors,
and paint wetness.
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o Clone Stamp Tool * ( S )
o The Clone Stamp Tool is the most basic of Photoshop's retouching tools.
It samples pixels from one area of the image and paints them over
pixels in another area.

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o Pattern Stamp Tool ( S )
o Use the Pattern Stamp Tool to paint a pattern over the image.

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o History Brush Tool * ( Y )
o The History Brush Tool paints a snapshot from an earlier step (history
state) into the current version of the image. Choose the previous state
from the History panel.

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o Art History Brush Tool ( Y )
o The Art History Brush also paints a snapshot from an earlier history
state into the image, but does so using stylized brush strokes.

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o Eraser Tool * ( E )
o The Eraser Tool in Photoshop permanently erases pixels on a layer. It
can also be used to paint in a previous history state.

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o Background Eraser Tool ( E )
o The Background Eraser Tool erases areas of similar color in an image by
painting over them.

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o Magic Eraser Tool ( E )
o The Magic Eraser Tool is similar to the Magic Wand Tool in that it selects
areas of similar color with a single click. But the Magic Eraser Tool then
permanently deletes those areas.

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o Gradient Tool * ( G )
o Photoshop's Gradient Tool draws gradual blends between multiple
colors. The Gradient Editor lets you create and customize your own
gradients.

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o Paint Bucket Tool ( G )
o The Paint Bucket Tool fills an area of similar color with your Foreground
color or a pattern. The "Tolerance" value determines the range of colors
that will be affected around the area where you clicked.

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o 3D Material Drop Tool ( G )
o Used in 3D modeling, the 3D Material Drop Tool lets you sample a
material from one area and then drop it into another area of your
model, mesh or 3D layer.

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o Blur Tool *
o The Blur Tool blurs and softens areas you paint over with the tool.

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o Sharpen Tool
o The Sharpen Tool sharpens areas you paint over.

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o Smudge Tool
o The Smudge Tool in Photoshop smudges and smears the areas you
paint over. It can also be used to create a finger painting effect.

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o Dodge Tool * ( O )
o Paint over areas in the image with the Dodge Tool to lighten them.

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o Burn Tool ( O )
o The Burn Tool will darken the areas you paint over.

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o Sponge Tool ( O )
o Paint over areas with the Sponge Tool to increase or decrease color
saturation.
 Drawing and Type tools
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o Pen Tool * ( P )
o Photoshop's Pen Tool allows you to draw extremely precise paths,
vector shapes or selections.

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o Freeform Pen Tool ( P )
o The Freeform Pen Tool allows you to draw freehand paths or shapes.
Anchor points are automatically added to the path as you draw.

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o Curvature Pen Tool ( P )
o The Curvature Pen Tool is an easier, simplified version of the Pen Tool.
New as of Photoshop CC 2018.

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o Add Anchor Point Tool
o Use the Add Anchor Point Tool to add additional anchor points along a
path.

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o Delete Anchor Point Tool
o Click on an existing anchor point along a path with the Delete Anchor
Point Tool to remove the point.

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o Convert Point Tool
o On a path, click on a smooth anchor point with the Convert Point Tool to
convert it to a corner point. Click a corner point to convert it to a
smooth point.

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o Horizontal Type Tool * ( T )
o Known simply as the Type Tool in Photoshop, use the Horizontal Type
Tool to add standard type to your document.

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o Vertical Type Tool ( T )
o The Vertical Type Tool adds type vertically from top to bottom.
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o Vertical Type Mask Tool ( T )
o Rather than adding editable text to your document, the Vertical Type
Mask Tool creates a selection outline in the shape of vertical type.

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o Horizontal Type Mask Tool ( T )
o Like the Vertical Mask Type Tool, the Horizontal Type Mask Tool creates
a selection outline in the shape of type. However, the type is added
horizontally rather than vertically.

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o Path Selection Tool * ( A )
o Use the Path Selection Tool (the black arrow) in Photoshop to select and
move an entire path at once.

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o Direct Selection Tool ( A )
o Use the Direct Selection Tool (the white arrow) to select and move an
individual path segment, anchor point or direction handle.

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o Rectangle Tool * ( U )
o The Rectangle Tool draws rectangular vector shapes, paths or pixel
shapes, with sharp or rounded corners. Press and hold Shift as you drag
to force the shape into a perfect square.

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o Ellipse Tool ( U )
o The Ellipse Tool draws elliptical vector shapes, paths or pixel shapes.
Press and hold Shift as you drag to draw a perfect circle.

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o Triangle Tool ( U )
o The Triangle Tool draws triangle shapes. Hold Shift to draw an
equilateral triangle, or use the Radius option to round the corners.

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o Polygon Tool ( U )
o The Polygon Tool draws polygonal shapes with any number of sides. Use
the Star Ratio option to turn polygons into stars.
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o Line Tool ( U )
o The Line Tool draws straight lines or arrows. Use the Stroke color and
weight to control the appearance of the line.

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o Custom Shape Tool ( U )
o Photoshop's Custom Shape Tool lets you select and draw custom
shapes. Choose from Photoshop's hundreds of built-in custom shapes
or create your own.
 Navigation tools
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o Hand Tool * ( H )
o The Hand Tool lets us click and drag an image around on the screen to
view different areas when zoomed in.

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o Rotate View Tool ( R )
o Use the Rotate View Tool in Photoshop to rotate the canvas so you can
view and edit the image from different angles.

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o Zoom Tool * ( Z )
o Click on the image with the Zoom Tool to zoom in on a specific area.
Press and hold Alt (Win) / Option (Mac) and click with the Zoom Tool to
zoom out.