THE HISTORY OF PHOTOSHOP

Photoshop was developed in 1987 by two brothers Thomas and John Knoll, who sold the distribution
license to Adobe Systems Incorporated in 1988. Thomas Knoll, a Ph.D. student at the University of
Michigan, began writing a program on his Macintosh Plus to display grayscale images on a
monochrome display.
Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe
Inc. for Windows and mac OS . Since then, this software has become the industry standard not only
in raster graphics editing, but in digital art as a whole. The software's name has thus become
a generic trademark, leading to its usage as a verb (e.g. "to photoshop an image", "photoshopping",
and " photoshop contest") although Adobe discourages such use.[4]Photoshop can edit and compose
raster images in multiple layers and supports masks, alpha compositing, and several color
models including RGB, CMYK, CIELAB, spot color, and duotone. Photoshop uses its
own PSD and PSB file formats to support these features. In addition to raster graphics, this software
has limited abilities to edit or render text and vector graphics(especially through clipping path for the
latter), as well as 3D graphics and video. Its feature set can be expanded by plug-ins; programs
developed and distributed independently of Photoshop that run inside it and offer new or enhanced
features.
Photoshop's naming scheme was initially based on version numbers. However, in October 2002
(following the introduction of Creative Suite branding), each new version of Photoshop was
designated with "CS" plus a number; e.g., the eighth major version of Photoshop was Photoshop
CS and the ninth was Photoshop CS2. Photoshop CS3 through CS6 were also distributed in two
different editions: Standard and Extended. With the introduction of the Creative Cloud branding in
June 2013 (and in turn, the change of the "CS" suffix to "CC"), Photoshop's licensing scheme was
changed to that of software as a service rental model. Historically, Photoshop was bundled with
additional software such as Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Device
Central and Adobe Camera RAW.
Alongside Photoshop, Adobe also develops and publishes Photoshop Elements, Photoshop
Lightroom , Photoshop Express,Photoshop Fix, Photoshop Sketch and Photoshop Mix. Adobe also
plans to launch a full version of Photoshop for the iPad in 2019.[5] Collectively, they are branded as
"The Adobe Photoshop Family".

Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 tools

There are many Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 tools that you can use in post-processing, several of
which are especially useful for editing ecommerce and product photos:

 Move Tool
 Rectangular Marquee Tool and Elliptical Marquee Tool
 Lasso Tool, Polygonal Lasso Tool and Magnetic Lasso Tool
 Magic Wand Tool
 Quick Selection Tool
 Crop Tool
 Eyedropper Tool
 Brush Tool and Eraser Tool
 Magic Eraser Tool
 Clone Stamp Tool
 Healing Brush Tool
 Dodge Tool and Burn Tool
 Hand Tool
 Zoom Tool
Move Tool

The Move Tool is the first tool visible in the default Toolbar. You can also access it by typing “V.”

The Move Tool does just what it sounds like: It allows you to move items in your image. If you’ve
created a selection within your image, you can use the Move Tool to relocate it within the frame. If
you don’t have a selection, the Move Tool will move the entire layer.

Images in formats like JPG and PNG are flattened images, which means the entire image rests inside
a locked layer called Background. Because of this, the Move Tool can only move selections within
flattened images and can’t move the locked layer itself. If you create a selection in a flattened image
and move it, the area where the selection originally existed will be filled with the background color.

In layered images, you can use the Move Tool to move just about anything. Click on the portion of the
image you want to move and put it in your desired location.

In Photoshop CC 2018, the Move Tool will automatically determine which layer that item is on when
you click on it. In older versions of Photoshop, you’ll need to select the layer that the item is on within
the Layers palette before you can move it; otherwise, you’ll move whatever layer you’re currently in.

All items within the layer of the item you’ve selected will move with that item, unless you’ve made a
selection. If you make a selection using any of the Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 tools covered below,
you can move that selection with the Move Tool, independent of other items within that layer. The
moved item will remain within its original layer.

Rectangular Marquee Tool and Elliptical Marquee Tool

The Marquee Tools make quick selections within your image.

By default, the Rectangular Marquee Tool is visible just under or beside the Move Tool, depending on
how you have your Toolbar configured.To access the Elliptical Marquee Tool, click and hold, and then
select the Elliptical Marquee Tool from the dropdown. You can access whichever Marquee Tool is
currently visible by typing “M.” With either the Rectangular Marquee Tool or Elliptical Marquee Tool
selected, click and drag on your image to create your selection. The Rectangular Marquee Tool will
create a rectangular selection; the Elliptical Marquee Tool will create an elliptical selection.Hold down
the SHIFT key while you click and drag to create a perfect square (Rectangular Marquee Tool) or
perfect circle (Elliptical Marquee Tool). Release the mouse before you release the SHIFT key to keep
the exact proportions of your selection.Once you’ve created a selection with either of these tools, you
can adjust that selection by moving it, filling it with color or deleting it.To deselect your selection, click
anywhere on your image, or type CTRL+D (CMD+D on a Mac).

Lasso Tool, Polygonal Lasso Tool and Magnetic Lasso Tool

The Lasso Tools, like the Marquee Tools, create a selection within your image.

Any of the three Lasso Tools may be visible in the Toolbar; click and hold on the visible tool to access
the other Lasso Tools. You can access whichever Lasso Tool is currently visible by typing “L.” With
the Lasso Tool selected, you can draw a selection around any part of your image using your mouse.
Click and hold the mouse button down as you draw. End the selection where you began to create a
complete selection. The Lasso Tool can be a bit difficult to use if you need a precise selection, but it
works well for creating a rough selection.

The Polygonal Lasso Tool creates a selection with straight lines. This tool offers a little more precision
than the Lasso Tool. With the Polygonal Lasso Tool selected, click on the point on your image where
you want your selection to begin. Release the mouse and click again to create the first straight edge
of your selection. Each time you click, you create another edge for your selection. To finish your
selection, click on the same spot where you began.
The Magnetic Lasso Tool follows the edge of an object in your image, allowing more control in your
selection than the Lasso Tool, and more flexibility than the Polygonal Lasso Tool.

To use the Magnetic Lasso Tool, click on the edge of your object where you want your selection to
begin, and then follow the object as closely as you can with the mouse. The Magnetic Lasso Tool will
snap to the edge of the object as you follow it.

You can click points as you go, as with the Polygonal Lasso Tool, but you can also make the
selection without setting down any more points. To complete the selection, click on the first point you
created with the tool.

Magic Wand Tool

The Magic Wand Tool selects a portion of your image that has the same or similar colors.

You can access the Magic Wand Tool by typing “W.” If you don’t see the Magic Wand Tool, you can
access it by clicking on the Quick Selection Tool and selecting the Magic Wand Tool from the
dropdown.

To use the Magic Wand Tool, click on a portion of your image that’s all one color (such as a white
background). The Magic Wand Tool will select the entire area of that color. We’ve also put together a
more detailed tutorial on how to use the Magic Wand Tool.

Quick Selection Tool

The Quick Selection Tool selects an object in your image by interpreting and selecting along defined
edges visible in your image.

If the Quick Selection Tool isn’t visible in Photoshop CC 2018, click and hold on the Magic Wand Tool
and select the Quick Selection Tool from the dropdown. Once the Quick Selection Tool is visible, you
can access it by typing “W.”

Over your image, the Quick Selection Tool will appear as a small circle with “+” inside of it. Place the
cursor over an area of the object you wish to select and click. The tool will select a portion of your
image, ending at any defined edges.

While holding the mouse, move your cursor around the rest of the object until the entire object is
selected. If you let go of the mouse, you can simply click anywhere on the object again; you won’t
lose the already-selected portions.

If you find you’re selecting too much of an image, the size of the Quick Selection Tool might be too
big. You can use the “[“ and “]” keys to reduce and enlarge the size of your Quick Selection Tool,
respectively.

If you need to start over with your selection at any time, type CTRL+D (CMD+D on a Mac) to deselect
your selection.
Crop Tool

The Crop Tool allows you to rotate and crop your image along predefined parameters. The Crop Tool
is especially useful if you have a series of product images that all need to be the same size and
orientation

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The Crop Tool may be hidden behind the Slice Tool, Slice Select Tool or Perspective Crop Tool. If so,
click on any of these tools and hold down the mouse until you can access the Crop Tool. When the
Crop Tool is visible in the Toolbar, you can quickly access it by typing “C”.

With the Crop Tool selected, go to the top of the application window where you can control the Crop
Tool settings. Select W x H x Resolution from the first dropdown option to specify the width, height
and resolution of your cropped image. If you know all product images need to be 1000px x 1200px at
72 ppi, you would type those values into the fields just to the right of the dropdown.

Once you’ve set your width, height and resolution, click anywhere on your image to see the edges of
the crop. You can use your cursor to expand or reduce the size of the cropped area, and you can also
rotate the image within the crop by turning the edges of the cropped area at the corners.

If you’re happy with the crop area, click on any of the other tools in the Toolbar. A dialog box will
appear asking if you want to complete the crop. Select “Crop” to crop the image; select “Don’t Crop”
to exit the tool without completing an action.

Eyedropper Tool

The Eyedropper Tool selects a specific color within your image and sets it as your Foreground Color.

If you can’t see the Eyedropper Tool, it could be hiding behind the Color Sampler Tool or the 3D
Material Eyedropper Tool. You can click and hold on either of these tools to access the Eyedropper
Tool. Once the Eyedropper Tool is visible, you can access it by typing “I.”

Click anywhere within your image to grab the visible color with the Eyedropper Tool. The color you
select will automatically appear as a new Foreground Color.

The Eyedropper Tool is useful when you need to pull a color from one image and use it in another.
For instance, when you have a background color that you need to match across images.

Brush Tool and Eraser Tool

The Brush Tool and Eraser Tool work as their names imply. Use the Brush Tool to “paint” on your
image; use the Eraser Tool to erase part of your image.

If you don’t see the Brush Tool in the Toolbar, it might be behind the Pencil Tool. Click and hold on
the Pencil Tool to access the dropdown, and select the Brush Tool. When visible, you can also
access the Brush Tool by typing “B.”

Vary the size, shape, hardness (smoothness of the brush edge) and opacity of the Brush Tool at the
top of the application window once the tool is selected. To “paint” with the Brush Tool, click and drag
your cursor over the image.
Your cursor should appear as roughly the same size and shape as your selected Brush Tool preset
— if it doesn’t, you probably have caps lock on. The Brush Tool will paint your foreground color onto
your image within the layer that you currently have selected.

If you don’t want to paint over your original image, create a new layer and use the Brush Tool in that
new layer.

The Eraser Tool works in almost the same way as the Brush Tool. If you don’t see the Eraser Tool in
the Toolbar, it might be hidden behind the Magic Eraser or Background Eraser Tool. When visible,
type “E” to access the Eraser Tool.

As with the Brush Tool, you can adjust the size, hardness and opacity of the Eraser Tool at the top of
the application window.

Once you’ve adjusted your Eraser Tool settings, click and drag with your cursor over the portion of
your image you wish to erase.

When you erase using the Eraser Tool on a flattened image, the background color will appear on the
areas you erase. When you erase on a layered image, the pixels on lower images will be visible
through the erased area of your image.

Magic Eraser Tool

The Magic Eraser Tool erases similar pixels from an image, in much the same way that the Magic
Wand Tool selects similar pixels within an image.

The Eraser Tool may be hiding the Magic Eraser Tool, if you can’t see it. Once visible, you can also
select the Magic Eraser Tool by typing “E.”

To use the Magic Eraser Tool, click on the portion of your image that you want to remove, such as a
background.

If all the pixels that you want to remove are a similar color, the Magic Eraser Tool will erase all of it in
one click. Like the Magic Wand Tool, you can adjust the Tolerance of the Magic Eraser Tool at the
top of the application window to select a smaller or wider range of pixel colors.

If you use the Magic Eraser Tool on a flattened image, the erased portion of your image will
automatically fill with your background color. If you use the Magic Eraser Tool on a layered image, the
pixels from lower layers will be visible through the erased portion of your image.

As with the Magic Wand Tool, the Magic Eraser Tool is useful when you want to change or remove a
background from a product image, or when you need to remove portions of an image.

Clone Stamp Tool

The Clone Stamp Tool allows you to select a portion of your image and repeat it into another portion
of your image within the same layer.

If you don’t see the Clone Stamp Tool in the Toolbar, it may be hidden behind the Pattern Stamp
Tool. If you can see it, access it by typing “S.”

You can adjust the Clone Stamp Tool the same way as the Brush and Eraser Tools — just adjust its
values at the top of the application window.

With the Clone Stamp Tool selected, hover your cursor over the area of your image that you wish to
repeat. Hold down the ALT key (OPTION on a Mac) and click on the image. The cursor will change
shape and will appear as a target symbol.
Then, move your cursor to the new area of your image where you wish to duplicate the original
portion of the image. Click and “paint” with your cursor; the portion of your image that you originally
sampled will appear in the new area of your image.

The Clone Stamp Tool takes a bit of practice to master, but it’s useful once you become comfortable
with it. You can use it to create multiple images of a single product within the same frame, or to
remove blemishes or spots on a product’s surface.

Healing Brush Tool

The Healing Brush Tool selects a portion of your image and blends it into another portion of your
image within the same layer.

Can’t see it? It might be hiding behind the Spot Healing Brush Tool or the Patch Tool. If you can see
it, you can access the Healing Brush Tool by keying “J.”

To use the Healing Brush Tool, hover your cursor over the area of your image that you want to
sample. Hold down the ALT key (OPTION on Mac) and click on the sample area (the cursor will
become a target symbol when you hold down ALT/OPTION).

Move your cursor to the area of the image that you want to blend your sample into. Click and hold
your mouse to “paint” with your cursor in the new area of your image. The Healing Brush Tool will
sample the original portion of your image and paint it over the new area of your image, blending the
pixels together.

Like the Clone Stamp Tool, you’ll need some patience to become a pro with the Healing Brush Tool.
But it could be a better option than the Clone Stamp Tool to remove spots or blemishes from a
product image, depending on the image and what you need to do to it.

Dodge Tool and Burn Tool

The Dodge Tool lightens pixels in an image; the Burn Tool darkens pixels. With both tools, you “paint”
onto your image with your cursor just as you would with the Brush Tool.

The Dodge Tool and Burn Tool share the same space on the Toolbar. If neither are visible, they’re
probably suppressed behind the Sponge Tool. When visible, the Dodge Tool or Burn Tool can be
accessed by typing “O.”

With either the Dodge Tool or Burn Tool selected, you can adjust the tool’s size and hardness using
the options at the top of the application window. You can also choose the range of pixels you want
the tool to affect.

 Highlights: only very light areas of your image

 Midtones: pixels with colors that are in between dark and light
 Shadows: only the darkest pixels

Exposure controls the degree to which affected pixels change.

If you want to darken the shadows on a product image, select the Burn Tool, adjust the size of the
tool to be roughly the same size as your smallest shadow, set the range to Shadows, and “paint” with
the tool on your image where shadows already exist by clicking and dragging with your cursor.

To brighten the lightest areas of your image, choose the Dodge Tool, set your range to Highlights,
and click and drag over the lightest areas of your image.
Hand Tool

The Hand Tool moves the portion of an image that you’re currently viewing.

The Hand Tool only works if you’re zoomed far enough into an image that one or more sides of the
image are no longer visible. You can quickly access the Hand Tool by clicking “H.”

With the Hand Tool selected, click and drag within your image to change your view. No elements of
your image move when you use the Hand Tool; only your view of the image is affected.

The Hand Tool is useful if you need to zoom into a portion of an image, and then view another portion
of that image without zooming out all the way.

Zoom Tool

The Zoom Tool allows you to zoom in or out of an image quickly. Access the Zoom Tool by clicking
“Z.”

To use the Zoom Tool, click on the portion of your image that you want to zoom into. To zoom out,
hold down the ALT key (OPTION on Mac) and click with the Zoom Tool.

How to get the Toolbar back in Photoshop CC 2018

If you’ve undocked your Toolbar from the left side of the application window, you can make the
Toolbar disappear by clicking on the “X” at the top of the [alette.

If you accidentally make your Toolbar disappear, go to Window > Tools to make the Toolbar visible
again.

You can also go to Window > Workspace > Reset ][name of most recent workspace] to put all
palettes, including the Toolbar, back into their default positions.

If your Toolbar and all of your open palettes disappear, you may have typed TAB. Type TAB again to
make your Toolbar and palettes visible again.
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