When it comes to image editing, Photoshop is the reigning market leader. Once you've tried how it works or seen what it does, you'll understand why. Originally intended for editing paper-based print images, it has become the standard with which web-based images are created and is also the most popular program used by professionals to edit their digital photos.



If you've always wanted to learn about Photoshop, here are some websites that offer web tutorials. Whether you're a beginner or an expert-to-be, you'll find some valuable tools to enhance your skills and use your Photoshop program to the fullest.

Psworkshop.net

This is one of the best Photoshop tutorial search engines on the web. Whatever Photoshop technique, trick or special effects you're looking for, you'll find this site will be a huge help. Just click on the 'how-to' tutorials on the navigation bar to find the specific trick you're looking for.

You can search for the tutorial of your choice by clicking on the categories: Basic, Color, Photos/Scanning, Text Effects, etc. You can also access their 'Top Ten' list of the most popular Photoshop tutorials which lists the most recent and most in-demand tricks you'll want to learn.

PhotoshopRoadMap.com

This site features more than 1,000 Photoshop tutorials online. For text effects, enhancements and displacements maps, you'll learn everything you need to know. Learn more than 100 tricks in tweaking textures and backgrounds and using special effects to enhance or alter photos and images. If you prefer tutorials through videos, the site also features Photoshop training DVDs and CDs.

80Four.com

80Four features free Photoshop tutorials categorized by subject. Each tutorial also includes a step-by-step guide to make performing the tutorial easier and effective. Some nifty tricks to learn: classic text effects like eroded, ice and stencil texts. Create more special effects with many layering, texture and light effects.

EyesOnDesign.com

Another site that features free online tutorials. If you've always wanted to create your own text effects like the ones that appeared in the Matrix movie, this site will teach you how. Learn to use patterns, curves, gradients and texture to change your own images and photos or download Photoshop files from the site to work on. You can even join the site's design forum and exchange info and tips with fellow Photoshop users.

MyJanee.com

This site lists some of the most complete Photoshop tutorials on the internet. It features original Photoshop lessons, an art challenge and a very good collection of edited images in their gallery. You'll find the tutorials on this site user-friendly and lessons are straightforward, thanks to its site owner, who has co-written 4 books on Photoshop and writes for the columns of two Photoshop publications.

PhotoshopLab.com

This is a newcomer in the Photoshop tutorial universe, but there are lots to learn to kick your Photoshop skills one notch. Tutorials include: using smart objects, half-sketch effect, half-tones, using tools and layers, adding masks and filters and other classics such as photo aging, adding facial hair and using brushes for stencil effects. If you've always wondered how those nifty Nip/Tuck tricks were done, this site will teach how to be your very own virtual cosmetic surgeon.

PhotoshopTutorial.net

The site has more than 600 tutorials online. For beginners to more experienced graphic designers, this site has some very helpful basic and advanced techniques. The categories are easy to navigate and you'll find the tips easy to find. Categories include tutorials in basics, texts, digital arts, special effects, layouts and web graphics.