Image Editing Essentials

This course is part of Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI Specialization

Instructor: Adobe

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply lighting and color adjustments to enhance tone, contrast, and visual impact using nondestructive workflows.
Organize and refine layered projects using naming conventions, adjustment groups, and targeted enhancements.
Discover finishing techniques, like using AI-assisted polish and overlays, as well as export strategies to prepare images for various platforms.
Recognize and apply foundational editing techniques to improve image composition, clarity, and visual storytelling using Photoshop on the web.

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This course is part of the Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

This short course empowers learners to edit images with precision and creativity using Photoshop on the web. Through hands-on practice, learners will explore essential techniques for cropping, color correction, lighting control, and final image prep. Whether you're editing for storytelling, branding, or personal projects, this course helps you build confidence and fluency in core photo editing workflows. Learners will also explore how AI-powered tools can support creative polish and non-destructive finishing techniques.

Learn how to crop, retouch, and adjust images using intuitive tools in Adobe Photoshop on the web. This module builds foundational editing skills for composition and clarity.

What's included

5 readings1 assignment1 plugin

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Course Outline 10 minutes
Adobe Photoshop: web and desktop 10 minutes
Explore Photoshop on the Web—Your Creative Starting Point 10 minutes
Learning Paths and Certifications 10 minutes
Join the Adobe Community 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Knowledge check 30 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

Introduction to the course 15 minutes

This module introduces you to lighting and color control techniques that go beyond the basics. You'll explore how to enhance visual tone, emphasize key colors, and apply adjustments across multiple layers using grouped edits and targeted enhancements.

What's included

6 videos5 readings1 assignment

6 videos Total 22 minutes

Work with color 5 minutes
Use foreground and background colors 2 minutes
Choose a color 4 minutes
How to adjust photo color with Hue/Saturation 4 minutes
How to sharpen a photo nondestructively 5 minutes
Edit parts of an image in Photoshop on iPhone 3 minutes

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Practice using Color 10 minutes
How to adjust photo color with Hue/Saturation 10 minutes
Practice: How to sharpen a photo nondestructively 10 minutes
Introducing Photoshop on iPhone 10 minutes
Practice Editing parts of an image in Photoshop on iPhone 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Knowledge check 30 minutes

In this module, you'll finalize your edits by organizing layers, enhancing detail, and preparing images for export. You'll also explore how AI-powered tools can support creative polish and nondestructive finishing techniques.

What's included

4 videos4 readings1 assignment1 plugin

4 videos Total 11 minutes

Tip: Create image overlays with Generate Image 3 minutes
Tip: Control Generative Fill with selection brush opacity 3 minutes
Tip: Enhance detail of generated content 2 minutes
Tip: Edit a group of layers with an adjustment layer 3 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Practice: How to adjust photo lighting with levels 10 minutes
How to save a photo in the best format 10 minutes
Turn your final project into a creative portfolio with Behance 10 minutes
You did it — now share the love 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Knowledge check 30 minutes

1 plugin Total 3 minutes

Everyone Can Collage 3 minutes

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