Adding an image to Photoshop is typically done by opening an image file directly into the application.
The most common way to get an image into Adobe Photoshop is by using the 'Open' command. This action opens the image in a new document window, ready for editing.
Here are the steps to add an image file using this method:
- Access the File Menu: Click File at the top of the screen on the menu bar. This menu contains various options for managing files within Photoshop.
- Select the Open Command: Select the Open option on the drop down menu. This action opens a file browser window, allowing you to navigate your computer's file system.
- Locate Your Image: Go through the file browser to find the image you want to insert. Navigate through folders until you find the desired image file (e.g., a
.jpg,.png,.tif, etc.). - Select the Image: Click an image to select it. This highlights the chosen image file in the file browser.
- Confirm Opening: Click the "Open" button in the file browser window.
Once you click "Open," the selected image will appear in its own dedicated document window within Photoshop, ready for you to begin working on it.
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Click File menu |
Opens main file options |
| 2 | Select Open |
Opens file browser window |
| 3 | Browse your computer | Navigate to image location |
| 4 | Click on the image file | Selects the image |
| 5 | Click the Open button |
Image opens in Photoshop document window |
This method creates a new document based on the dimensions and properties of the image you open.
