Photoshop
Pixel manipulation suite
Photoshop is Adobe's image-editing software, so dominant that the trademark has become a common verb meaning to digitally alter an image: That photo is obviously photoshopped.
The verb often implies deceptive manipulation—smoothing skin, slimming waists, adding or removing people.
Something that looks photoshopped appears artificially enhanced or implausibly perfect.
Combining visual elements digitally
- cloningMaking identical copies
- healingRestoration of health
- maskingConcealing by covering
- selectionChosen item or items
lasso · magic wand · liquify · warp · transform · perspective · distort · cut out
Post-capture image enhancement
- croppingCutting to resize
- resizingChanging an object's dimensions
- color correctionAdjusting image hues
- exposureState of being unprotected
contrast · saturation · brightness · sharpening · noise reduction · white balance · levels · curves
Major graphics software maker
- layersStacked levels or coatings
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- brushesBristled implements for grooming
- toolbarSoftware button strip
workspace · plugins · extensions · actions · batch processing · preferences · shortcuts · interface
Digitally manipulated an image
- fakeNot the real thing
- alteredChanged from before
- manipulatedControlled through cunning
- doctoredDeceptively altered
edited · filtered · unrealistic · beauty standards · body image · before and after · viral · meme
Eliminating visible imperfections
- skin smoothingLessening facial texture irregularities
- wrinkle reductionLessening facial creases
- teeth whiteningLightening stained enamel
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
contouring · reshaping · slimming · glamour · headshots · red-eye removal · makeup · complexion
Arranging letters for display
- logosBrand identification symbols
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
- mockupsPreliminary design models
- templatesPreset formats for copying
social media · thumbnails · posters · flyers · brochures · business cards · advertisements · digital art
compositing
Combining visual elements digitally
selection · lasso · magic wand · liquify · warp · transform · perspective · distort · cut out · background removal
retouching
Post-capture image enhancement
- croppingCutting to resize
- resizingChanging an object's dimensions
- color correctionAdjusting image hues
exposure · contrast · saturation · brightness · sharpening · noise reduction · white balance · levels · curves · hue
Adobe
Major graphics software maker
- layersStacked levels or coatings
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- brushesBristled implements for grooming
toolbar · workspace · plugins · extensions · actions · batch processing · preferences · shortcuts · interface · panels
photoshopped
Digitally manipulated an image
- fakeNot the real thing
- alteredChanged from before
- manipulatedControlled through cunning
doctored · edited · filtered · unrealistic · beauty standards · body image · before and after · viral · meme · fails
blemish removal
Eliminating visible imperfections
- skin smoothingLessening facial texture irregularities
- wrinkle reductionLessening facial creases
- teeth whiteningLightening stained enamel
airbrushing · contouring · reshaping · slimming · glamour · headshots · red-eye removal · makeup · complexion · pores
typography
Arranging letters for display
templates · social media · thumbnails · posters · flyers · brochures · business cards · advertisements · digital art · illustrations
- graphic designlogo, font, typography, layout, color
- Adobe ProductsInDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, XD, Fresco
- computer graphicsanimations, 3D modeling, digital art, sprites, textures
- Creative SoftwareBlender, GIMP, After Effects, Maya, Flash
- design softwareInDesign, Figma, GIMP, CorelDRAW, Canva
- design toolsruler, pencils, eraser, pen, markers
- Adobe PhotoshopRaster graphics editing application