Unlock advanced Photoshop features, from AI retouching to 3D designs, and elevate your digital editing mastery

Key Features

Create professional-grade visuals for print, screen, social media, and branding

Upgrade your Photoshop workflow with AI-enhanced and non-destructive editing

Integrate 3D models and generative AI to produce next-level digital artwork

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book DescriptionAdobe Photoshop continues to evolve and so should your skills. Written by Adobe Certified Expert Gary Bradley, Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2026 is the definitive guide for designers, marketers, and visual content creators looking to upgrade their editing capabilities with the latest tools and features. Whether you're refining product shots, creating print collateral, or animating social media visuals, this second edition delivers an expertly structured approach that blends professional techniques with hands-on practice. Structured into four progressive parts, the book builds your skills from interface mastery and healing tools to branding mock-ups, video shorts, and surrealist artwork. This edition goes beyond basic image editing by teaching advanced workflows like non-destructive retouching, seamless masking, batch automation, and content creation optimized for multiple platforms. Two brand-new chapters help you embrace the future of image editing by exploring AI-powered retouching with Adobe Firefly and 3D-enhanced compositions with Substance Viewer. By the end of this journey, you'll have complete command over Photoshop's powerful feature set, allowing you to craft stunning visuals that impress clients, employers, and online audiences alike.What you will learn

Create advanced mock-ups using smart objects and branding workflows

Master retouching, recoloring, and content-aware edits non-destructively

Use AI-enhanced tools for image generation, background edits, and retouching

Design and automate high-volume social media content for multiple platforms

Animate titles, GIFs, and videos using Photoshop's timeline and frame tools

Develop immersive visuals using brushes, textures, gradients, and effects

Blend, collage, and compose surrealist artworks with professional finesse

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for digital designers, content creators, social media managers, marketing professionals, and photographers who already have a foundational understanding of Photoshop and want to enhance their skills. If you're producing content for print, screen, or social media and want to save time while achieving exceptional quality, this book is for you.

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