Photoshop Workshop 1 - Saving Your Images

To save an edited photo in PhotoShop, you first need to go to the 'File' tab on the menu bar, and select 'Save As' as pictured below:

After selecting save as, a box will appear which will allow you to rename the image, where on the computer you would like to save the image to, and which format you want to save the image in.

I will be using both JPEG, and TIFF formats whilst on my course. JPEG is most useful for saving test shots and experimental shots, as it keeps the physical size of the image but compresses it down so it is smaller file size saving you space in your memory, making it easier to store. The reason I will only be using this format for test shots only is that in compressing the files, it reduces the quality of the images which for printing isn't ideal.


For my final pieces and printing, I will instead be using the TIFF format. This format does not shrink or flatten the images, allowing them to retain detail and sharpness in the image itself. The more detailed the picture, the more space it takes up in your memory, so only my final pieces will be saved as TIFFs.

After selecting the format you want to save your work in, you are then given the option to chose the quality of the file, You should always save to the highest quality possible so you don't lose any detail after saving. On the slider tool this will usually be represented by 'large file' and the numeric value should be '12'.