How to Make a PSD File Using Photoshop (Beginner)

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Launch Adobe Photoshop.. Open an image file.. Add a layer to your photo.

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Steps

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Launch Adobe Photoshop.

Step 1

Launch Adobe Photoshop.

2

Open an image file.

Step 2

Open an image file.

3

Add a layer to your photo.

Step 3

Add a layer to your photo.

4

Add a filter to your photo (optional).

Step 4

Add a filter to your photo (optional).

5

Save your PSD file.

Step 5

Save your PSD file.

6

Resume editing your PSD.

Step 6

Resume editing your PSD.

7

Open a PSD file in Photoshop.

Step 7

Open a PSD file in Photoshop.

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Hide all layers.

Step 8

Hide all layers.

9

Save your file.

Step 9

Save your file.

10

Observe the smaller filesize.

Step 10

Observe the smaller filesize.

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