Top 5 Photoshop Tips That Save Time
Photoshop is packed with tools to make designing easier—if you know where to find them. Whether you’re creating social media posts, marketing materials, or just messing around with edits, these simple tricks will help you work faster and smarter.
1. Quick Access Generative Fill
Need to remove, replace, or add something to your image? Instead of digging through menus, just go to Window > Contextual Toolbar, and boom—you’ve got instant access to Generative Fill.
2. Reference Images
Photoshop now lets you upload a reference image when using Generative Fill. It’s a game-changer for keeping edits consistent and making AI-generated elements look more natural.
3. More Fonts Library
Hunting for the perfect font? When picking one in Photoshop, click “More Fonts” to access loads of extra typefaces from Adobe’s library—no downloads needed.
4. Generate Colour Palette / Themes
Got an image with colours you love? Head to Libraries > “+” > Extract from Image, and Photoshop will generate a matching colour palette, patterns, and shapes for you.
5. Create Selection of Custom Brushes
Want a custom brush? Select any part of your image, then go to Edit > Define Brush Preset. That’s it – you’ve made a new brush you can use anytime.
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