Cropping and Resizing Images
How to Crop Images
- Select the Crop Tool (Shift + C)
- Click and drag to create your crop area
- Adjust the handles to fine-tune
- Press Enter to apply the crop
Pro Tip
Use the Rule of Thirds grid overlay (View → Show Grid) for better composition.
Color Correction Techniques
White Balance
Colors → Auto → White Balance
Color Balance
Colors → Color Balance
Adjusting Exposure
Levels Tool
Perfect for adjusting image brightness and contrast:
- Colors → Levels
- Adjust black point, white point, and midtones
- Use Auto button for quick fixes
Curves Tool
For precise control over tonal range:
- Colors → Curves
- Add points to adjust specific tonal ranges
- Create S-curve for contrast
Basic Photo Retouching
Healing Tool
Remove blemishes and small imperfections:
- Select the Healing Tool (H)
- Ctrl-click to sample clean area
- Click on blemish to heal
Clone Tool
Copy parts of your image:
- Select the Clone Tool (C)
- Ctrl-click to set source
- Paint to clone the area