Working with Images

Creating a New Image

To create a new image, follow these steps:

1. Click File from the Application Bar.
2. Click New. A dialog box will open, allowing you to define the following elements of your image:
   • Name - allows you to name your image.
   • Size - allows you to predetermine the width and height of your image. Photoshop offers preset dimensions for sizing your image, or you can customize your own size using many types of measurements including pixels, centimeters, inches, and millimeters.
   • Resolution - allows you to set the image resolution. A resolution of 72 ppi (pixels per inch) is generally used for Internet images. If you wish to use your images for print or video, they will need to be a higher resolution.
   • Color - allows you to control the color mode of your image. The standard color mode is RGB (Red Green Blue). You can also choose to create your image in grayscale, bitmap, and more. Some modes will limit your color range.
   • Background Content - allows you to choose the initial background color of your image.
3. When you are happy with your selections, click OK.

Opening an Existing Image

To open an existing image, follow these steps:

1. Click File from the Application Bar.
2. Click Open.
3. Navigate to your saved file.
4. Click Open.

Saving an Image

To save an image, click File and then click Save.