Photoshop on iPad: Learn Photoshop Retouching on the iPad

Discover time-saving shortcuts for Photoshop on iPad, including touch shortcuts and finger navigation, and learn efficient keyboard usage to speed up retouching workflows.

Discover how touch shortcuts on the iPad adjust tool functions in real time, letting you erase while painting and back-select colors by dragging within the shortcut circle.

Discover practical iPad gestures for Photoshop retouching: two-finger undo, three-finger redo, long-press tool options (quick selection), pan the function bar, and pinch to zoom.

Explore keyboard shortcuts for Photoshop on iPad, compare desktop and iPad shortcuts, and learn to use quick selection, lasso, transform, and touch and gesture shortcuts to speed up retouching.

Explore the tools in Photoshop on iPad and learn how to use them step by step, following along with sample photos later on.

Learn to move and transform layers in Photoshop on iPad, using the move tool to reposition and the transform tool to scale, skew, distort, duplicate layers, and adjust perspective.

Master the selecting tool in Photoshop on iPad, using freehand selection, quick selection, and rectangle or ellipse selections, plus subtract from selection and the new select subject option.

Explore using the brush tool on iPad to paint with colors, switch colors with the eyedropper, adjust brush size and transparency, and erase with touch shortcut for masking and layers.

Use the bucket tool to fill a layer with the front color, such as pink. Create a gradient from the front color to the back color, like blue to green.

Learn to use the healing brush and stamp tool on iPad to remove blemishes by sampling surrounding colors, stamp and blend areas, and duplicate features with touch shortcuts.

Master crop tool with freehand and aspect-ratio options, including center crops via touch shortcuts. Use the text tool to apply fonts and sizes, and import images into your PSC file.

explore layers in Photoshop on iPad, define what layers are, describe different layer types, explain blending modes, and show when to use each type.

Open a second exercise file to view layers and use the right-hand icon to reveal masks for clearer editing, then organize by depth from background sky to foreground.

Learn how layer masks on iPad enable non-destructive editing by painting with white to reveal and black to hide, allowing you to adjust selections without erasing pixels.

Learn how clipped layers structure your file and speed up retouching by clipping a new layer to a base layer, so edits only appear where the underlying content shows.

Explore how blending modes in Photoshop on iPad soften clouds and blend light and dark areas. Use light, screen, and dark modes with clipping and targeted painting to adjust brightness.

Discover adjustment layers, learn what layers are, and understand how to use them. Explore the different types to work with them seamlessly in the next section.

Learn how adjustment layers in Photoshop on iPad apply effects to underlying layers, use masks to restrict effects, and selectively adjust the sky or background.

Explore Photoshop on iPad adjustment layers that affect light, including brightness, contrast, exposure, and levels, plus color adjustments via curves and midtone control for precise retouching.

Learn to use color adjustment layers on iPad to convert images to black and white and selectively adjust colors with hue/saturation and color balance.

watch how i edit a photo in Photoshop on iPad, performing retouching tasks such as selecting objects, changing colors, cleaning skin, applying blending modes, and adding final touches.

Learn to retouch an image on iPad by selecting the subject, masking the background, and using stacked color balance adjustments to create a yellow backdrop while refining edges with brushes.

Organize your Photoshop on iPad workflow with groups and layers, then retouch skin using the healing brush, stamping tool, and the Dutch and burn technique for natural texture.

Learn how to retouch skin in Photoshop on iPad using dodge and burn with adjustment layers, brush painting white or black to refine brightness and contrast, keep natural texture.

Learn how to change skin color in Photoshop on iPad using adjustment layers, masking, and color balance; apply selective edits to the face, lips, hair, and eyes for natural retouching.

Learn how to use blending modes like screen to composite steam onto a coffee cup, refine with layer masks, and adjust exposure for realistic color in Photoshop on iPad.

Create a surreal iPad retouch by cleaning the background, adjusting skin tone, and building a look, then paint with light to sculpt highlights and boost contrast.

advance through section seven by adding one more conceptual image and pausing to plan your next step toward the final result.

Learn to prep an image in Photoshop on iPad by adding layers, cleaning lines, and removing background and dress crinkles with the healing brush and stamping tool.

Select the subject, mask the background, and replace it with sky blue by using two layers with lighting and dark blending modes and adjusted opacity.

Create a new group, import clouds, and place them using copy-paste and screen blending, then mask and refine their placement to keep clouds off the dress and skin.

In step 4, import night sky image, create a selection mask with the quick selection tool, place it in a group, then brighten and feather edges to add shadow.

Create surreal, graphically lit retouching on iPad by painting with light using adjustment layers, masks, and soft brushes to tweak brightness, contrast, and shadows.

Master final edits in Photoshop on iPad by creating a look group, using levels for contrast, and refining the dress color with color balance and saturation.

Gain insights into building a personal website, selecting social media channels, and reaching clients to showcase your work, all while creating awesome projects with Photoshop on iPad.

Start by building your own website with a simple domain, explore templates from Squarespace, Format, or Adobe Portfolio, and choose the option that fits your photography portfolio, noting template limitations.

Discover how to find clients using Be hands and LinkedIn, showcase your retouching projects on these platforms, and increase visibility to attract clients.

Enter photography contests to gain exhibitions and prints, including New York and Paris wins; start with free contests and pursue paid opportunities like Adobe Creative Residency to fund your work.

Connect with people in your city to collaborate with photographers, models, designers, and illustrators. Reach out via Instagram or email to build relationships, land work, and gain attention for exhibitions.