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.
Image Editing Essentials
Image Editing Essentials
Instructor: Adobe
Access provided by Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
4 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.
Skills you'll gain
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Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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September 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
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
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
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
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