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By the end of this project, you’ll be able to combine multiple images into one, using Adobe Photoshop. Inside Photoshop, you can quickly import, move, and create customized composite images. During this project, you’ll get used to navigating some important...
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By the end of this project, you’ll be able to combine multiple images into one, using Adobe Photoshop. Inside Photoshop, you can quickly import, move, and create customized composite images. During this project, you’ll get used to navigating some important Photoshop tools and practice importing images. Then you’ll use layers, masks, and blend modes to turn multiple images into a single new composite. Once you’re finished creating your composite, you’ll learn how to export your work in one piece or automatically turn layers into separate files. By the end of the project, you’ll be able to produce eye-catching composites in minutes.
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Provides a strong foundation for beginners who want to learn how to combine multiple images into one using Adobe Photoshop
Develops practical skills in Photoshop, which is an industry-standard tool for image editing and composition
Offers hands-on labs and interactive materials, allowing learners to practice and apply their skills
Taught by Jonathan Owen, an experienced instructor in the field
Can be taken alone or as part of a series of courses, indicating comprehensiveness and detail
Teaches software that may have newer versions available, but the version used in the course is still widely used in the industry

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in How to Combine Multiple Images in Adobe Photoshop with these activities:
Read Adobe Photoshop User Guide
Review the latest version of the software and its new features to prepare for this course.
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  • Install Adobe Photoshop on your computer.
  • Open the Photoshop User Guide.
  • Read the sections of the guide that cover the topics you will be learning in this course.
Test out the new tools and features in Photoshop
Explore the new features and tools by testing them out in Photoshop.
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  • Open the Welcome screen in Photoshop.
  • Click on the What's New tab.
  • Read about the new features and tools.
  • Try out the new features and tools in your own projects.
Follow Along with Photoshop Tutorials
Follow along with online tutorials to learn new Photoshop techniques.
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  • Search for Photoshop tutorials on YouTube or Skillshare
  • Choose a tutorial that covers a technique you want to learn
  • Follow the steps in the tutorial
  • Practice the technique on your own
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Sharpen your photo editing skills
Reinforce your skills in Photoshop and prepare for this course by practicing photo editing techniques.
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  • Import a photo into Photoshop.
  • Adjust the exposure and contrast of the photo.
  • Crop the photo to improve its composition.
  • Sharpen the photo to make it look more crisp.
Practice using layers and masks
Working with layers and masks is essential for creating composite images. Set aside some time to practice using these tools so that you are comfortable using them in the course.
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  • Create a new image in Photoshop.
  • Add multiple layers to the image.
  • Use masks to hide or reveal parts of the layers.
  • Experiment with different blending modes to combine the layers.
Layer Manipulation Practice
Practice using layers in Photoshop to manipulate and combine images.
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  • Create a new Photoshop document
  • Import two or more images
  • Create layers for each image
  • Use layer masks to isolate specific areas of images
  • Adjust layer opacity and blending modes to combine images
Image Composite Portfolio
Create a portfolio of composite images created in Photoshop using techniques learned in the course.
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  • Gather inspiration
  • Sketch out ideas
  • Import images into Photoshop
  • Use layers, masks, and blend modes to combine images
  • Export finished composites
Contribute to an open-source project related to Photoshop
Contribute back to the Photoshop community by enhancing and adding to open-source projects.
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  • Identify an open-source project related to Photoshop that you are interested in contributing to.
  • Review the project's documentation and codebase.
  • Make a change to the project and submit a pull request.
Write a Blog Post on Photoshop Tips
Write a blog post sharing your knowledge of Photoshop with others.
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  • Choose a topic that you're knowledgeable about
  • Write a draft of your blog post
  • Edit and proofread your blog post
  • Publish your blog post
  • Promote your blog post on social media

Career center

Learners who complete How to Combine Multiple Images in Adobe Photoshop will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Multimedia Artist
Multimedia Artists combine a variety of images and videos to create unique works of art. This course can help you build a strong foundation for this role by showing you how to edit and composite images in a digital environment. It can also help you become more familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite, a collection of software commonly used by people in this field.
Photo Editor
Photo Editors edit and composite images to create a final product. This course can help you build a strong foundation in image editing and compositing, which is essential for success in this role.
Web Designer
Web Designers often combine multiple photos and icons to create visually appealing websites. By taking this course, you can build a strong foundation about working with images in a digital environment. This can be a useful skill for Web Designers who wish to create their own custom web graphics.
Photographer
Photographers often edit and composite their images to create a final product. This course can help you build a foundation in image editing and compositing, which can be helpful for creating more visually appealing and professional-looking photographs.
Graphic designer
A Graphic Designer takes many images that might be from different sources and combines them into one final output. This course can help you build a foundation by showing you how to combine multiple images into a single cohesive one. It also can help you build a basic foundation about the Adobe Creative Suite, which is commonly used by people in this field.
User Experience (UX) Designer
UX Designers often create mockups and prototypes that include images. By taking this course, you can learn how to create and edit custom images for use in your UX designs. This can be helpful for creating more visually appealing and user-friendly designs.
Product Designer
Product Designers often create mockups and prototypes that include images. This course can help you learn how to create and edit custom images for your product designs. This can be helpful for creating more visually appealing and user-friendly designs.
Motion Graphics Artist
Motion Graphics Artists combine images, videos, and other elements to create animations. This course may be useful for building a basic understanding of how to composite images, which can be helpful for creating custom graphics and animations.
Public relations manager
Public Relations Managers often create and edit images for use in public relations campaigns. By taking this course, you can learn how to create custom images that are visually appealing and effective for public relations purposes. This can be helpful for creating campaigns that are more likely to reach and engage your target audience.
Video Editor
Video Editors often combine multiple clips from different sources into a single video. This course may be useful for building a basic understanding of how to composite images, which can be helpful for creating custom graphics and motion graphics to use in videos.
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers often create and edit images for use in marketing campaigns. By taking this course, you can learn how to create custom images that are visually appealing and effective for marketing purposes. This can be helpful for creating campaigns that are more likely to reach and engage your target audience.
Social Media Manager
Social Media Managers often create and edit images for use on social media. By taking this course, you can learn how to create custom images that are visually appealing and shareable on social media. This can be helpful for creating a strong brand presence on social media.
Advertising Manager
Advertising Managers often create and edit images for use in advertising campaigns. By taking this course, you can learn how to create custom images that are visually appealing and effective for advertising purposes. This can be helpful for creating campaigns that are more likely to reach and engage your target audience.
Art Director
Art Directors oversee the creation of visual content, including images. This course may be useful for building a basic understanding of how to edit and composite images, which can be helpful for providing feedback to designers and ensuring that the final product meets your vision.
Creative Director
Creative Directors oversee the creation of all creative content, including images. This course may be useful for building a basic understanding of how to edit and composite images, which can be helpful for providing feedback to designers and ensuring that the final product meets your vision.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in How to Combine Multiple Images in Adobe Photoshop.
Enhance your understanding of Photoshop's layer system, a fundamental aspect of compositing and editing. This guide covers advanced layer techniques, blending modes, and non-destructive editing workflows.
Focus specifically on the needs of photographers using Photoshop. This guide covers both basic and advanced editing techniques, including image compositing, retouching, and color correction.
Provide a thorough and practical guide to Photoshop, covering both basic and advanced concepts. offers step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and real-world examples to enhance your compositing skills and overall Photoshop proficiency.
While not directly related to Photoshop, this guide to Lightroom provides essential background knowledge in image editing and workflow management. It valuable companion resource for photographers who need to import and process images before compositing in Photoshop.
Provide a comprehensive overview of Photoshop for photographers, including essential techniques for editing, organizing, and sharing images. While not specific to compositing, it enhances the foundational knowledge needed for effective image manipulation.
Serve as a comprehensive reference tool for Photoshop users. While it may not provide as much depth as specialized books, it covers a wide range of topics and valuable resource for quick information and troubleshooting.

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