How Do I Use Photoshop for the First Time?

Assuming you have some basic understanding of computers and how to use them, we will now go through the process of downloading, installing and opening Photoshop for the first time. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below.

1. Download Photoshop

The first thing you need to do is go to the Adobe website and download Photoshop. You can either buy a subscription or get a free trial. Once you have downloaded the software, you will need to install it on your computer.

2. Install Photoshop

To install Photoshop, simply double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Photoshop by clicking on the shortcut on your desktop or in your start menu.

3. Opening Photoshop for the First Time

When you open Photoshop for the first time, you will be greeted by a welcome screen. From here, you can choose to take a tour of the software or just start using it. If you are new to Photoshop, we recommend taking the tour so that you can familiarize yourself with the interface and learn about some of the basic features.

4. Starting a New Project

Now that you have opened Photoshop for the first time, it is time to start working on your first project! To do this, go to File > New and a new project window will appear. Here, you can choose the width and height of your project, as well as the resolution and color mode.

5. Adding Layers

One of the most important aspects of Photoshop is working with layers. Layers allow you to separate different elements of your project so that you can edit them individually. To add a new layer, go to Layer > New > Layer or press Shift+Ctrl+N (Windows) / Shift+Command+N (Mac).

How Do I Use Photoshop for The First Time?


By: Evan Rowe


Photoshop is one of those programs that everyone seems to know about but very few people actually know how to use properly.


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  1. Downloading and Installing

    • The first thing that needs to be done is downloading Adobe Photoshop from their website which offers a free trial or subscription model.

    • Once it has been downloaded, double click on the file to begin installation then follow on screen instructions until it has completed.


  2. Opening for First Time Use



      • "New" which will open up a "New Project Window". Here user has options such as width/height of project, resolution and color mode.


    • (most important aspect)
      • "Layer": Layers allow user to separate different elements within project being worked on so each can be edited individually.
      • (important)
      • "New Layer": To add new layer goTo "Layer" > "New" > "Layer" OR use shortcut Shift+Ctrl+N (Windows) / Shift+Command+N (Mac).
      • (important)

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(add conclusion paragraph at bottom) How Do I Use Photoshop for The First Time? - Conclusion After going through all five steps listed above newcomers to Adobe Photoshop should have no problem getting started using this program.(add list at bottom with links for further reading) Further Reading https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/getting-started.html https://www.udemy.com/blog/photoshop-tutorials/#10

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