https://www.howtogeek.com We explain technology. Learn more with our articles, reviews, tips, and the best answers to your most pressing tech questions. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:56:37 GMT en-US hourly 60 Finding a secure location to house our most precious photos without relegating them to just one device can be an undertaking. You can use a USB drive or microSD card, but if either is lost, that’s a library of the captured moments of your life gone forever. A service like Mylio Photos presents the ideal picture storage option with its cloud-free, easily accessible photo library. Since its June 2022 launch, Mylio Photos has been a user-friendly software, and with its v24 release, it’s putting even more emphasis on the user experience.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:56:37 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/mylio-photos-unveils-its-latest-and-greatest-update-of-the-year/ Move over JPEG, there's a new image file format in town that wants to be king. Powered by the latest media compression techniques, AVIF is finding its way into browsers, software, and operating systems. So what is it, and do you need to do anything?

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:24 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/819161/what-is-avif-format/ If you have a smartphone from 2023 (or close to it), it probably came with multiple cameras, each of which can take spectacular photographs. So is it really still necessary for serious photographers to invest in a smartphone camera lens kit?

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:00:34 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/are-smartphone-camera-lenses-worth-buying/ Most browsers nowadays are just using the same Chromium engine found in Google Chrome. That means most sites work the same in all Chromium-based browsers, since those sites are tested in the most in Chrome, but they might run into issues on Firefox or Safari. Google's web apps have been far from perfect on Firefox over the past few years, but now many of them are working better than ever in Mozilla's web browser, even Google Meet.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:13:48 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/google-meet-is-finally-being-fixed-on-mozilla-firefox/ Logitech just debuted the Reach, an overhead webcam that makes it easy to stream or record objects that are sitting on your desk. The Reach is mainly aimed at online educators, though it's a compelling concept for anyone who needs to stream or record illustrations, board games, LEGO builds, food preparation, or any other action that happens on a flat surface. While Logitech hasn't revealed pricing for the Reach, customers who sign up for launch day email alerts will receive an unspecified discount toward Reach's Indiegogo campaign (which isn't live just yet).

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:08:57 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/logitech-reach-webcam-announcement/ Samsung just announced a new series of ultra-fast, durable, and reliable UHS-I PRO Ultimate memory cards built for photographers and content creators. These SD and microSD memory cards are perfect for DSLR cameras, drones, Nintendo Switch consoles, or anything else with an SD card slot that needs the fastest speeds possible.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:53:13 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/samsungs-new-sd-and-micro-sd-cards-have-content-creators-in-mind/ There's nothing like a loud bang and a bright flash of light to really make an occasion feel special. New Year's Eve, Halloween, and of course, the Fourth of July are all celebrated with fireworks. They're a pretty tricky subject to photograph, though, so let's break down what you need to know.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/314903/how-to-take-photos-of-fireworks/ Adobe has already dipped into the world of generative AI, with the introduction of Adobe Firefly in March. The company is now bringing generative AI to Photoshop to help you fix and remix your images.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 10:34:55 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/894475/adobe-photoshop-will-use-generative-ai-to-fill-images/ You wouldn't buy a used car without checking how many miles were on it, and you shouldn't buy a used camera without knowing how many clicks are on the shutter. Read on as we explain why the shutter count of a camera matters and how to check it.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/218244/how-to-check-a-cameras-shutter-count-and-why-you-should-care/ Disappointed by the camera on your smartphone? Want better low-light performance, battery life, and image quality? It might be time to invest in a "real" camera setup.

]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/868046/want-better-smartphone-photos-buy-a-real-camera/ Action cameras like GoPros are pint-sized powerhouses that can capture high-quality still and moving images in a wide range of conditions. Let's take a look at some good reasons to invest in a quality action camera.

]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/869629/reasons-you-should-buy-a-gopro-or-similar-action-camera/ Even entry-level and mid-range phones have great cameras now, and you probably have hundreds if not thousands of photos taken with your phone over the years. While we all love sharing these photos digitally, why not print them as well?

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:00:23 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/866510/5-reasons-you-should-print-your-smartphone-photos/ Whether you're streaming, recording yourself, or taking part in video chats, you're probably disappointed in the picture quality you're getting. Before you order an expensive new webcam however, consider that the real issue may not be your camera, but your lighting setup.

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:39 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/865651/dont-upgrade-your-webcam-upgrade-your-lighting-instead/ What if everything you knew about photography was wrong? Well, it isn't, actually, but light field cameras bring an extra dimension to photography that takes them beyond what a regular camera can achieve.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:03 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/855671/what-is-a-light-field-camera-and-is-it-the-future-of-photography/ A fully functional camera for less than the price of a t-shirt sounds crazy, but that's exactly what disposable cameras offer. What's the magic behind these devices that have been a mainstay since the 1990s? Let's take a look inside.

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/848283/how-do-disposable-cameras-work-and-why-do-they-still-exist/ To take a closer look at your photos or for precision editing, you may want to zoom in on your images. Luckily, Adobe Photoshop offers various ways to enlarge your photos, including on-screen options and keyboard shortcuts. We'll show you how to zoom in on Photoshop here.

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:00:04 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/842454/how-to-zoom-in-on-photoshop/ Smartphone cameras have come a long way since the early days. You can take pretty good photos in low light now, but what about the ultimate low-light condition---space? Astrophotography is possible if you know a few tricks.

]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/824975/how-to-take-photos-of-space-with-your-phone/ You may have heard of a product called the "invisible selfie stick" which, when used with a 360-degree camera, doesn't appear in the footage at all, creating the impression of a low-flying drone. But how does it work?

]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:55 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/821271/how-invisible-selfie-stick-works/ Drones are more accessible than ever before and now come in a range of sizes and price points. But before you reach for your wallet, there are a few things you might want to mull over.

]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2022 21:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/796188/should-i-buy-a-drone/ If you've been using Adobe Photoshop and you don't want to leave your recent work visible on the opening Home page when you launch the app, you have a few options for clearing the list or hiding it. We'll show you how.

]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:00:33 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/810800/how-to-clear-the-recent-files-list-in-adobe-photoshop/ Adobe Photoshop has been a paid product for its entire lifetime (unless you sail on the high seas), but now the company is testing a free version accessible through the web.

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:37:56 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/811617/adobe-photoshop-might-soon-be-available-for-free/ Flash has a bad reputation among photographers. Many articles for beginners---and I've written a few---recommend avoiding using it whenever possible. But, while you will generally get better photos when you don't use flash, there are some situations where it's essential. Let's dig in.

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/719804/when-should-you-use-a-flash-in-your-photography/ Want to make your straight text curved without much hassle? If so, Adobe Photoshop has the exact feature you need. You can use it to curve your text in your specified bend level, and we'll show you how to make use of it.

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:00:48 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/806009/how-to-curve-text-in-adobe-photoshop/ Thanks to the built-in apps, adding text to your photos on a Windows, Mac, iPhone, and iPad is extremely easy. On Android, the Google Photos app allows you to write text on your pictures. We'll show you how to do that on all your devices.

]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/793309/how-to-add-text-to-a-picture/ It's easy to take a physical object into a paint store and get the color matched. But what if you like a color in an Instagram photo? That's trickier, but we'll show you how to match paint colors to digital images.

]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/796519/how-to-find-matching-paint-colors-from-an-online-photo/ Adobe Photoshop makes it extremely easy to add a border around your text in an image. You can outline your text with the choice of color, position, and size. Here's how to do just that on your desktop.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:00:58 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/791410/outline-text-in-photoshop/ In photography, there are two types of lenses: zoom lenses and prime lenses. Zoom lenses cover a range of focal lengths. If you own a DSLR, it probably came with a zoom lens. Here's why you might want to get prime lenses instead.

]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/310004/what-are-prime-camera-lenses-and-why-would-you-use-them/ Frequency separation is a Photoshop technique that allows for more control over photographic retouching work. It's predominantly used to touch up skin, but can also be used on other elements of an image.

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:00:35 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/782589/what-is-frequency-separation-in-photography/ If you regularly browse photography gear reviews, you've probably heard the phrase "focus breathing." But what exactly does that mean? Is it good or bad? Does it not matter at all? We'll explain just what focus breathing is, and how it works, here.

]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/780326/what-is-lens-focus-breathing/ If you've ever seen someone else's footage captured with the same drone you own and wondered "how does it look so good?", there's a good chance it was made with a drone camera filter attached. Here's why you should use them too.

]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:00:16 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/779928/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone/ Whether you're using a smartphone, drone, or action camera, you might have a choice between making a timelapse or a hyperlapse. Although they sound similar, each has a different purpose. All timelapses compress time, but hyperlapses add a movement dimension.

]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:00:44 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/773800/hyperlapse-vs.-timelapse-photography-whats-the-difference/ Wondering what the ISO setting is for on your camera or smartphone camera app? Let's break down what exactly ISO is and why it's important to understand if you want to take more control of your photography.

]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/777835/what-is-camera-iso-and-why-does-it-matter/ There may be a lot of detail in your photos that you aren't seeing. The good news is that you can often recover this detail by expanding the dynamic range of your photos, making for more balanced and interesting shots.

]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:00:27 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/771854/how-to-get-more-dynamic-range-from-your-photos/ If you've shopped for a new camera in the past couple of years, you've noticed how rapidly memory card formats are changing. XQD cards were released not too long ago, and now there's a new type of card available that promises to change the game: CFexpress.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:00:34 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/778072/what-is-a-cfexpress-card/ Smartphone cameras with super-high megapixel counts make for good marketing, but hardly anyone actually takes 200-megapixel photos. So how do you get usable pictures from them? Through pixel binning, the process of combining tiny pixels into large virtual ones.

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/773762/what-is-pixel-binning-in-cameras/ Apple surprised people by warning that "exposure to vibrations, like those generated by high-powered motorcycle engines" can damage iPhone cameras. There's a perfectly reasonable explanation for this, and it can affect Android devices, too.

]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/755708/how-vibrations-can-ruin-your-iphone-or-android-camera/ Whether you've been a photographer for years or you're just now getting into it, you can't avoid the conversation around mirrorless cameras. Is mirrorless the future? Is a mirrorless camera better than a regular digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera?

]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/772510/mirrorless-vs-dslr-cameras/ Most people take photographs at human scale or larger. Pets, people, landscapes, and food are all common subjects. With "macro mode," you can take clear pictures of small details and objects, with certain iPhone or Android handsets that support it.

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:05 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/769886/what-is-macro-mode-on-an-iphone-or-android-phone/ Adobe announced a brand new web and mobile service called Creative Cloud Express, which looks like it will compete with other template-based image editors such as Canva.

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:59:14 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/773987/adobe-launches-creative-cloud-express-to-compete-with-canva/ Instead of flipping photos after taking selfies, you can capture "mirror selfies" automatically as they appear in the preview you see on your iPhone. Here's how to do it.

]]> Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:00:59 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/771796/how-to-automatically-mirror-selfies-on-iphone/ Adobe Lightroom's masking tool used to be limited to certain adjustments, but the 2021 update changed that. Lightroom Classic now provides you with numerous AI masking features that make editing a whole lot easier and can cut down on work in Photoshop.

]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:00:05 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/770077/how-to-use-lightrooms-masking-tool/ You can get the most out of Adobe Lightroom Classic by combining different masking modes for highly selective adjustment areas before you even bring your work into Photoshop. We'll go over how to combine (or intersect) masks in Lightroom Classic here.

]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:00:01 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/770593/how-to-combine-masks-in-adobe-lightroom-classic/ Deselecting areas in photos and layers in Adobe Photoshop is actually easier than selecting them. We'll show you how to deselect items using multiple ways in this photo editing tool.

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:00:13 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/768042/how-to-deselect-in-adobe-photoshop/ Do you prefer a different color for an object in your photo? If so, use Adobe Photoshop's Replace Color tool to change the color. It's easy, and Photoshop does the heavy lifting for you. Here's how to do it.

]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 14:00:39 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/763111/how-to-change-the-color-of-an-object-in-adobe-photoshop/ Whether you're looking to fix your mirror selfies or you just want a flipped version of an image, Adobe Photoshop makes it easy to flip images, both horizontally and vertically. We'll show you how to do it.

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/756478/how-to-flip-an-image-in-adobe-photoshop/ Need to shrink that large logo that has its own layer on your photo? Make use of Adobe Photoshop's various options to resize your layers. We'll show you how to do just that.

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:00:46 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/757444/how-to-resize-a-layer-in-adobe-photoshop/ If you'd like to rotate your digital photos, Adobe Photoshop offers various tools to do that. We'll show you how to rotate your photo with predefined, custom, and freeform options in this app.

]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:00:24 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/755806/how-to-rotate-an-image-in-adobe-photoshop/ Cinematic mode debuted alongside the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro as a way of shooting smooth, cinematic footage with an emphasis on depth-of-field. We'll show you how to shoot your next masterpiece with it.

]]> Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/758306/how-to-use-cinematic-mode-to-shoot-better-video-on-iphone/ Learning to use a 35mm film camera can be intimidating. There's no screen to check, so you need some way to gauge exposure without burning through frames the way you would with a digital SLR. A light meter app can save the day.

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:29 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/754461/how-to-use-a-light-meter-app-to-shoot-film/ Macro photography is the practice of taking photos or videos of small objects at close range. Some models of iPhone are better suited to macro photography, with lenses that are designed specifically for focusing at close range. Here's what you need to know.

]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:00:51 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/758308/how-to-shoot-macro-photography-on-your-iphone/ Photoshop actions are extremely useful tools. They're especially helpful if you've learned a bit of the program, but not enough to take on complicated edits yet. Actions can also seriously streamline your editing workflow and save you time.

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2021 13:00:48 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/753763/how-to-download-install-and-run-photoshop-actions/ Adobe Photoshop often has a few different tools that handle the same things in subtly different ways. Opacity, Flow, and Density all control the visibility of certain layer aspects, but each is a little different. We'll explain.

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:00:24 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/749933/whats-the-difference-between-opacity-flow-and-density-in-photoshop/ One of the many uses of the gradient mask feature, a tool available in the powerful Adobe Lightroom, is adjusting the shadows or highlights of an image. We'll do that with a type of gradient filter called a range mask.

]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:00:56 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/752015/how-to-adjust-exposure-with-range-masks-in-lightroom/ The Calibration Panel in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic is one of the most underused and misunderstood tools in either app. So, if you've ever wondered what this mysterious panel does, let me explain.

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:00:32 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/748899/what-is-calibration-in-adobe-camera-raw-and-lightroom/ Compositing is a photographic technique where multiple individual photographs (and sometimes digital effects as well) are combined into a single final image. It's an incredibly popular technique in advertizing, editorial, fashion, fine art, landscape, and lots of other genres of photography. Let's look at why.

]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:59 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/744003/what-is-compositing-in-photography/ Vignetting is where the edges of a photo are darker or less saturated than the center. It can be caused optically by your equipment or added later when you edit your photo. Vignettes are a popular retro effect, so let's explore them a little more.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/742541/what-is-a-vignette-in-photography/ When it comes to SD cards, many people tend to only think about how much storage is on offer. But for some uses, speed is actually the most crucial thing to think about. These new cards from Samsung feature up to 160MB/s, which is enough for just about any use case.

]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:51:41 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/753673/samsungs-new-sd-cards-offer-up-to-120mbs-write-speed/ Dodging and burning are photo editing techniques where you selectively brighten (dodge) and darken (burn) different areas of your image. It allows you to control what people will see first and generally make your images look cooler. Let's look at how to do it.

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:00:31 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/742569/how-to-dodge-and-burn-in-photoshop-or-any-other-image-editor/ Dodging and burning are two of the oldest---and most important---photo editing techniques. It's where you selectively brighten (dodge) or darken (burn) different areas of your image. Let me explain.

]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/742549/what-are-dodging-and-burning-in-photography/ Adobe has been rather busy working on Photoshop for iPad and desktop. The company announced many new features designed to make creating beautiful images on iPad and desktop a more streamlined experience.

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:56:38 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/749036/adobe-photoshops-sky-replacement-tool-gets-even-more-powerful/ Lightroom Presets are a popular way to edit images, but if you prefer to use Adobe Photoshop, there's a way to use them in Photoshop, too---using Adobe Camera RAW (ACR). Let me explain.

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/735620/how-to-add-lightroom-presets-to-photoshop/ Adobe Photoshop gives you multiple ways to remove the background from an image, each with varying accuracy. Here, we'll show you two of those quick ways to remove your photo's background.

]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:30:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/731327/how-to-remove-a-background-in-photoshop/ Adobe Photoshop lets you change the keyboard shortcut for any function. We'll show you how to do this, and also, how to reset the keyboard shortcuts on Windows and Mac to their default values.

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:30:40 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/731567/how-to-change-keyboard-shortcuts-in-photoshop/ Adobe Photoshop is an insanely big, incredibly customizable application. Sometimes, some of the (many) tools can stop working as you expect them to, either because of something you did deliberately or by accident---or a bug. Either way, resetting a tool back to its default settings can often fix any issues.

]]> Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:30:40 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/725426/how-to-reset-photoshops-tools-back-to-their-defaults/ Photoshop has a quick export feature that, by default, saves a PNG file. It's pretty handy but, if you use Photoshop a lot, there are a couple of ways that you can make it better. Let's dig in.

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 08:30:19 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/725440/how-to-set-up-and-use-photoshops-quick-export-feature/ Is your image too big or too small to fit your needs? Using Adobe Photoshop on Mac or Windows, it's easy to resize a photo quickly and precisely. Here's how to do it.

]]> Sat, 29 May 2021 09:00:49 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/728772/how-to-resize-an-image-in-photoshop/ A photo's metadata is the information embedded in the file that tells you (or your computer) about it. It includes things like when a photo was taken, what camera and settings it was taken with, the resolution of the image, and who took it (copyright metadata).

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:48 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/725946/how-to-add-copyright-metadata-to-a-photo-in-photoshop/ In Adobe Photoshop, it's easy to quickly crop an image into a non-rectangular shape such as a circle, which can come in handy when visualizing round social media headshots. Here's how to do it.

]]> Sat, 22 May 2021 10:24:22 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/724941/how-to-crop-an-image-into-a-circle-in-photoshop/ If Adobe Photoshop doesn't work the way it should, you might be able to fix it by resetting its Preferences (Settings). There are two ways to do it, and we'll show you how.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/724968/how-to-reset-adobe-photoshop-preferences/ Adobe Photoshop on Mac and Windows offers several different ways to copy image layers between documents so you don't need to recreate your hard work from scratch. Here's how to do it.

]]> Sat, 15 May 2021 10:24:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/724762/how-to-copy-layers-from-one-photoshop-document-to-another/ Adobe Photoshop defaults to a dark theme when you first install it, but it's easy to quickly switch to a light theme (or somewhere in between) on Windows and Mac. Here's how to do it.

]]> Sun, 09 May 2021 10:24:37 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/724883/how-to-switch-between-light-and-dark-themes-in-photoshop/ By default, Adobe Photoshop displays large animated tooltips (called "rich tooltips") when you hover over tools. They're handy at first, but can quickly become annoying. Here's how to turn them off.

]]> Sat, 01 May 2021 10:24:09 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/722958/how-to-turn-off-photoshops-large-animated-tooltips/ Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw is Adobe's RAW image-processing engine. It's what allows you to convert the RAW image files shot by your camera into widely supported, shareable, usable JPGs. If that's just a load of jargon to you, let me explain.

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/723674/what-is-photoshop-camera-raw/ Moving subjects, like your dog running about or your kids playing sports, are some of the hardest things to photograph well. It's all too easy to end up with bad, blurry photos that show nothing at all. Here's how to take good photos of moving subjects.

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:40:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/723173/how-to-take-good-photos-of-moving-subjects/ We regularly talk about full-frame and crop sensor cameras here at How-To Geek, but there are other sensor formats, too. Let's have a quick look at an increasingly popular option: Micro Four Thirds.

]]> Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:30:21 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/719752/what-is-a-micro-four-thirds-camera/ Adobe Photoshop has many menu items, some of which we rarely or never use. You can hide these unused items so your Photoshop menus look cleaner. If you ever need them again, you can easily restore hidden options.

]]> Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:30:34 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/718636/how-to-hide-and-unhide-menu-items-in-adobe-photoshop/ In the world of digital design, two names stand above the rest: Photoshop and Illustrator. These two Adobe applications are extremely popular, but what's the difference between them? Why would you use one over the other?

]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:23:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/708590/whats-the-difference-between-illustrator-and-photoshop/ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is incredibly powerful. Its global sliders are a convenient way to make complex adjustments to your images. For example, Clarity and Texture do similar things in different ways, while Saturation and Vibrance do the same thing to differing degrees.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/719427/the-difference-between-saturation-and-vibrance-in-photoshop-lightroom/ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is one of the best photo editing apps available. Its sliders are often the easiest way to make complex edits to your images. Some sliders, like "Exposure" and "Contrast," are pretty self-explanatory. Others, like "Clarity" and "Texture," are a little harder to understand.

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:30:18 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/717531/whats-the-difference-between-clarity-and-texture-in-adobe-photoshop-lightroom/ Adobe Photoshop has a customizable interface that you can change to suit your preferred working style or screen size. If you want to quickly change Adobe Photoshop's interface layout, you can do so by switching to another screen mode.

]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:23:15 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/713815/how-to-change-screen-modes-in-photoshop/ Adobe has been adding machine-learning and AI-powered features to Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom. In March 2021, Adobe added "Super Resolution"---a way to enhance missing details in lower resolution files. Here's how to use it.

]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:51 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/718002/how-to-use-photoshop-and-lightrooms-super-resolution-feature/ Adobe Photoshop is a complicated program. By default, it throws up a lot of warnings and other dialog boxes to make sure you're aware of the consequences of what you're doing. With most of these, you can check a box to never see them again. But what happens if you want to bring them back? Here's what to do.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:30:50 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/712432/how-to-bring-back-photoshops-warning-dialogs/ Adobe Photoshop's rulers are really useful when you're cropping, combining, or otherwise editing your images. Depending on what you're doing, you might want them to display pixels, percentages, or even inches. Here's how to change their units.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:30:21 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/712446/how-to-change-ruler-units-in-adobe-photoshop/ If you've ever tried to shoot good-looking portraits with your camera and a basic kit lens, you might have been disappointed that the results didn't match the images you see on social media or in magazines. Part of this is down to the lenses most often used to shoot professional portraits. Let's look at what makes them special, and whether you need one to get great portraits.

]]> Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:40:06 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/713048/do-you-need-a-special-lens-to-take-portrait-photos/ If you're curious about photography, you might have wondered if a tripod is necessary for shooting landscapes. They're often included on gear lists, but are they really essential? Well, the answer is somewhere between a no (with a but) and a yes (with lots of ifs). Let's dig in.

]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:40:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/711083/do-you-need-a-tripod-for-landscape-photos/ You can't believe everything you read---or see. Social media is rife with manipulated or "Photoshopped" images. Here are some telltale signs you're looking at an altered image.

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:40:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/697821/how-to-tell-if-an-image-has-been-manipulated-or-photoshopped/ Depending on how you use Adobe Photoshop, smart objects might be one of your favorite features---or a source of constant annoying dialog boxes. If you're in the latter camp, here's how to stop Photoshop from placing everything as a smart object.

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:24:02 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/702403/how-to-turn-off-smart-objects-in-photoshop/ Adobe added AI-powered sky replacement to Photoshop in late 2020. You can quickly and easily replace the sky in any photo with a different one. It's a pretty neat feature, but it has a few quirks. Here's how to use it to make a believable photo.

]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:00:39 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/704751/how-to-replace-the-sky-in-a-photo-with-photoshop/ Not all changes are for the best; sometimes you just want to undo them. That's how I feel about Adobe Photoshop's current undo/redo keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to bring back the old---and much better---classic ones.

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:30:41 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/701115/how-to-enable-photoshops-old-undo-keyboard-shortcuts/ Adobe recently changed how Free Transform works by default. It’s thrown a lot of users for a loop, but you can get the old Free Transform behavior back. Here's how.

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:24:01 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/700400/how-to-bring-back-photoshops-old-free-transform-controls/ You don't have to wait for clear, sunny days and good weather to take photos. In fact, going out in a rainstorm is a great way to get really interesting shots---as long as you look after your camera. Here's how to do it successfully.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:40:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/695473/how-to-take-good-photos-in-the-rain-and-other-wet-situations/ Bokeh is a term photographers throw around a lot. It refers to the shape and quality of the out-of-focus area in a photo. It’s most noticeable in how specular highlights and point lights are rendered, but it’s present everywhere.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:40:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/692231/what-is-bokeh-in-photography-and-how-do-you-create-it/ A graphics tablet is a computer peripheral that enables you to use a pen or stylus to interact with your computer. They closely mimic pen and paper, making them useful for digital and comic book artists, photographers, designers, or anyone who does any kind of digital art, drawing, or painting.

]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2020 06:40:16 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/681114/why-you-need-a-graphics-tablet-for-photoshop/ There’s nothing quite like a printed photo. No electronic screensaver or digital photo frame can ever truly replace a cherished photo stuck to the door of the refrigerator or framed on the mantlepiece. And even if you don’t particularly like building a collage above your bed, a few well-chosen printed photos make a great gift.

]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2020 06:40:36 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/678355/how-to-get-the-best-photo-prints-from-drug-store-printers/ Photoshop is a big, complex application. When you’re just starting out, it can feel like it takes forever to get things done. There are, however, a few ways you can speed up both Photoshop’s performance and your own workflow.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:12 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/676431/how-to-work-faster-in-photoshop/ Adobe Photoshop is a big, resource-heavy app. Sometimes, it can slow to a crawl or, even worse, crash. If you're having problems, there are some simple steps you can take to get it working again. Here's what to do to fix Photoshop.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/675751/how-to-fix-adobe-photoshop-cc-if-its-crashing-or-slow/ Photography is often seen as an outdoor hobby. Think of landscape photographers roaming through mountains and woods for a sunrise shot. But really, photography can be done anywhere. And indoors, at home is one of the best spots. Here's how you can get started.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2020 06:40:36 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/671618/how-to-take-better-photos-in-your-home-no-flash-needed/ Layers are an essential part of the Photoshop image editing experience, allowing you to keep different parts of your canvas (like text or shapes) separate. You may need to occasionally merge layers during your editing, however. Here's how.

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:24:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/662324/how-to-merge-layers-in-photoshop/ If you're bored of the preset brushes that are included with Adobe Photoshop, don't worry---you can install your own. Adobe allows you to install new brushes containing shapes, patterns, outlines, and more. Here's how to do it.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:23:00 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/663111/how-to-install-brushes-in-photoshop/ Not every photo you take is the perfect snap---a slight jolt is all it takes for your picture to become blurry. Thankfully, image editing tools like Adobe Photoshop allow you to quickly sharpen images. Here's how to do it.

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:24:05 GMT https://www.howtogeek.com/663921/how-to-sharpen-an-image-in-photoshop/