Instructions for using Adobe Photoshop Express

Adobe Photoshop is an industry standard when it comes to photo editing software. However, it can be a bit expensive for many people, especially if you don't plan on using it regularly.

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Fortunately, Adobe offers a "trimmed" version of the software package called Photoshop Express . It may not do everything as full software, but it is more than enough for you to make editing steps on your photos. Best of all, it's available on web browsers as well as on iOS and Android operating systems. The following article will guide you how to get started with Photoshop Express to "makeup" your photos without having to spend a penny.

Edit photos like Pro with Photoshop Express

First, you need to access Photoshop Express Web . Alternatively, you can download the application for your mobile device. Next, click Upload Photo . You will need a photo in JPEG format and it cannot be larger than 16 MP. You can now start the editing steps.

1. Cut, rotate and resize

Photoshop Express is a great option for resizing images. Choose Crop & Rolate from the Basic section of the menu on the left to access these tools.

First, we will crop the image. Use the Crop Dimensions drop-down menu to select the scale you want, then adjust the hold buttons at each corner of the image.

The image above applies the Freeform option to focus on the right side of the image, so it will be longer than the width.

After you are satisfied with the ratio, switch to using the Straighten tool . Sliders make it easy to rotate photos, which can be helpful if you work with a photo with many lines. For example, if you're editing a skyline photo, you'll want all vertical lines including the most straight-looking buildings possible.

Next is to edit the image size. There are many buttons at the top of the screen that provide presets for your profile pictures on social networks and mobile devices. However, if you want more control, select Custom and enter the dimensions in the Height and Width fields on the right.

2. Adjust the colors

When taking a photo, you capture a lot of light and color information, but the resulting image does not accurately reflect the conditions of the day. Fortunately, your camera will collect enough data to edit it later.

Photoshop Express does not provide precise control over things like Color Balance and Levels that you can find in the full version of the software. However, its preset is good enough to make some noticeable improvements to your original photo. Let's start with Exposure in the Basic section of the tools menu.

In the image above, you can see that the original image is the middle image with two versions of the Exposure option on the sides. You may not use the same, but that is illustrative for this tool. It is used to adjust the brightness or shadow, depending on what image you lack.

Next, we will move to the Saturation tool , which is also in the Basic section of the tool menu. Saturation is used to change the saturation of an image, but it is important to remember that the adjustments are much better.

This is a picture of four different levels of saturation, with the original picture on the left edge. As you can see, the picture on the right edge is almost unrealistic, the two images in the middle may be the best option.

Finally, go to the Adjustments menu and select White Balance . It offers many different configurations that are adapted for different conditions, like cloudy day or fluorescent lighting. With the picture above, not every option is suitable for every photo.

This tool is used to fix problems with white balance, rather than to improve a photograph. If your photo doesn't need white balance adjustment then skip this tool.

3. Add effects

While the techniques above will help you fine-tune your photos, Photoshop Express also provides a number of other functions that allow you to change more styles. The tools listed in Effects are like filters in standard Photoshop and they're handy if you want to make your photos really eye-catching.

For example, the photo above shows you how to use the Pixelate tool to completely change the look of the photo.

The Pop Color tool can be used to select a specific color, changing the rest of the image to white or black.

The Sketch effect is used to add something like a painting style to an image.

The effects available in Photoshop Express don't allow much customization, but they have the ability to quickly add a bit of fun and make fundamental changes to the image.

4. Save the image

Once you're happy with your edits, it's time to save the photo so you can use it anywhere.

Click Done to save the changes.

Then, click on Save and navigate to the folder where you want to save the photo.

Photoshop Express is a great tool but also has many limitations. It has everything you need to edit your photos. If you are not happy with this tool, you can try GIMP - a free, open source alternative to Photoshop. Although GIMP does not have all the features of Adobe, it is a powerful software in its own right.