Today we’ll be looking at the top 10 Resources to learn Adobe Photoshop online. Now, for those who’re new to this software, let me give you guys a brief introduction. Photoshop is a software by Adobe which is used by photographers, graphic designers, and many others to enhance the overall appearances of their work. Today we’ll be dealing with the resources which will help you learn the software right from the scratch. We’ll be doing a separate article for those who’re interested to have an expertise in the program.
As always, we’ll quote the pricing for all the resources listed in this article. Also, not all resources are paid. Some of them are free as well. All these resources are tried and tested by our fellows at Resource Miner and are ranked from 1 to 10 on various grounds of quality, accessibility, pricing, etc. So, without any further due, let’s get started.
This is the official website that provides official High-Quality tutorials from Adobe itself. The content is divided into two parts i.e. for Beginners and for Experienced. The website offers more than 120 tutorials through videos and text. You also are provided with sample practice images that enhance the learning purpose. Also, the videos are short and straight forward. This resource is completely free and is advisable for both beginners and experienced.
This is in the 9th position on our list. You guys have might have heard about Udemy earlier as well. For all those who don’t know about this resource, this website provides various courses for both beginners and professionals, for not only for those who’re willing to learn Photoshop, but also various other skills. This resource is completely paid, but still, it is light on the pocket. As of now, all the courses are available for as low as 420 INR or 6 USD. Usually, they can be as expensive as 6,400 INR or 86 USD. The website also provides certification of completion as soon as you complete the course. Various courses revolve around Photoshop and it’s used. On average, each course has 10 hours of videos, downloadable resources, and articles as well. All the instructors are certified by Photoshop and therefore you need not worry about the teaching quality.
This is yet another website which provides courses that revolve around Software Development, Information & Cyber Security and most importantly, Adobe Photoshop! Now, this is a premium website. There are various courses relating to Photoshop which are recommended for people at all stages. The website uses videos and articles to explain various topics. Also, you can track your progress at your convenience. The website provides a certificate of completion and practice exams as well so that you can track your progress. It will also analyze your Skill & Role IQ. The monthly student plan starts at 19 USD or 1450 INR.
As the website’s name suggests, this resource is recommended to those who’re new to this software. The resource uses articles and images to provide a valuable piece of knowledge to its readers. They also have a YouTube channel under the same banner, where they upload High-Quality videos for better understanding. All the resources provided, may it be instructions, steps, or anything else can be downloaded in PDF. The best part is, they also have quick links on their website so that you can access the related article without any delay. All of this is free! Isn’t that Great!
Now, this is not exactly a learning resource, but it can be helpful to those who are at the intermediate level of learning Photoshop. As the name suggests, this is a Forum where people from various walks of life come together and solve each other’s problems relating to the software. Here we have experienced Photoshop Professionals, Photographers, etc. who contribute their time to develop the community. The thing to note is that this Forum is closed now and is unofficial. Still, can provide you with a great amount of knowledge. Also, this resource is completely free.
As soon as you tap on the website’s link, you’ll find various articles relating to Photoshop. This resource is recommended for beginners as well as intermediaries. The website covers topics such as Photoshop Basics, Designing, Editing, Photo Manipulation, etc. This is one of the completely free resources. The website also provides you with various types of Brushes, Textures, Templates, and Vectors. The point to note that not all of these tools are free, and you’ll have to purchase some of them. This was Design Stacks at the 5th position on our list..
This is yet another free resource on our list. This resource is recommended for beginners. This website helps people develop their skills not only in Photoshop but also at MS Office, English, Math, and many more. Coming to Photoshop, the website provides complete knowledge about the software right from scratch. The website uses articles with images to illustrate various operations. One can also track his/her progress on the website itself. Unlike the others, this website doesn’t provide sample practice images, and that’s a point to be noted. The resource provides you with a mock assessment at the end to monitor your progress.
Again, this is not a website dedicated to Photoshop, although it provides a considerable amount of information about the program. The website provides you with How to Tutorials, Courses, E-Books, and Guides. The tutorials use articles and videos to teach a skill. The videos are directly played on YouTube, which means they can be viewed on various platforms. They also have dedicated articles for specific questions. They have various free and paid courses. These courses include HQ videos, images, and text which make it a great overall learning experience. The website also provides various E-Books which revolve around Photoshop. The Premium subscription starts at 16.50 USD or 1250 INR which includes 1280+ hours of HQ videos, 240+ E-Books, and unlimited downloads.
Now, this one’s on the 2nd position on our list, and it’s here for a reason. This one claims to be ‘The Ultimate Photoshop Resource’ available on the World Wide Web. This is recommended for people at all stages. May they be at the beginner level, intermediate level, or also at the professional level. The website uses articles, images, and YouTube videos. This website also has a separate section for ‘Drone Photography’ which is a new trend these days. The website also provides Super Guides for CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CC & Lightroom as well. The Premium tutorials start at 49.99 USD or somewhere around 3750 INR.
We’ve reached the #1 spot on our list. Phlearn is a multi-resource platform that provides resources not only for Photoshop but also for Photo Editing, Retouching, Composting Photography, and everything around Photography. Coming to the Photoshop part, the website has more than 500 courses that revolve around the software. There’s a course listed, called ’30 Days of Photoshop’ which will help you learn the program’s usage within 30 days right from scratch. Another advantage is, that the website also provides you with practice sample images. There’s also a Blog section that includes many tips and tricks for people at all levels. The website uses videos and also explains about various handy shortcuts. You also have Phlearn Pro, which will give you access to 150+ Pro tutorials. Videos are uploaded every month so that you are updated with all the new features, and the best part is that a Pro user has access to all of these. Pricing starts at 12.99 USD or 1000 INR per month and 99.95 USD or 7500 INR per year.
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This is another hidden gem in the World of Resources. This is a YouTube channel run by Imran Ali Dina who has an experience of more than 19 years. This person creates marvelous video tutorials, not only for Photoshop but also for Illustrator, Premier Pro CC, and many others. As the videos are uploaded on YouTube, they’re completely free and can be accessed through any device. This resource is really useful for those who aren’t comfortable with English. The content is natively in Hindi/Urdu but has support for English captions as well.
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