Layers are the bedrock of working in Adobe Photoshop. Here's how to split an image into separate layers, organize and make adjustments, and do other tasks.

Import a photo in Photoshop — this will automatically create a layer for that photo. However, a second layer is required for masking so another photo can be imported or created in the app.

How to Open an Image in a New Layer in Photoshop. With Photoshop's layering feature, you can composite separate images together for a number of purposes. For example, you can add your company's ...

How to Convert a Channel Into a Layer in Photoshop. When you're creating multi-layered RGB- or CMYK-color compositions in Adobe Photoshop for in-house or client projects, you may need to use the ...

If you are overwhelmed by all the Layer Blending Modes in Photoshop, know that you need only five blending modes. Learn how to use them!

To make managing big and complicated Photoshop creations easier, knowing how to merge layers in Photoshop can be really helpful.

Learn how to create a horrific dungeon-like wall with blood-scrawled text using Photoshop. This step-by-step tutorial walks ...

Printed images make the perfect, yet personal, last minute gift. In this column you’ll learn how to spice up your prints in Photoshop and Elements by adding a painterly edge or by creating a ...

Even with text, you can add shadow to make it appear as if it’s raised off the page or sunken into it. How to you delete a shadow layer in Photoshop?