Photopea Tips and Tricks

Introduction

• Overview of 20 different tips and tricks for using Photopea.
• Topics include:
  • Removing backgrounds from photos
  • Editing texts in photos
  • Creating GIFs and 3D photos
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Opening Files in Photopea

• Photopea can open various file types (Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD).
• Steps to open files:
  1. Go to File > Open.
  2. Select the desired file type.
  • Layers and effects are preserved when opening Photoshop files.

Removing Backgrounds

• Steps to remove the background of an image:
  1. Add the image layer.
  2. Right-click on the layer, convert to Smart Object.
  3. Right-click again and select Rasterize.
  4. Use the Magic Wand Tool (W) to select the background and hit delete.
  5. Save the image as PNG to keep the transparency.

Aligning Elements

• To align elements:
  1. Select multiple layers (hold Shift to select multiple).
  2. Use alignment tools to align left, center, top, or bottom.
  3. Use equal gaps tools for even spacing.

Stitching Photos Together

• Steps to create a panorama:
  1. Add images to be stitched.
  2. Convert each layer to Smart Object and rasterize.
  3. Select all layers and go to Edit > Auto Align.
  4. Auto blend if needed and crop or erase rough edges.

Clipping Masks

• Create text that shows a background:
  1. Add a background photo and create text.
  2. Move the text below the photo layer.
  3. Right-click the photo layer and select Clipping Mask.

Spot Healing Brush Tool

• Used for removing blemishes or imperfections:
  1. Select the Spot Healing Brush Tool.
  2. Alt-click to define the baseline color.
  3. Drag over imperfections to remove them.

Removing Text from Photos

• Use the Spot Healing Brush Tool to replace text:
  1. Define baseline color using Alt-click.
  2. Drag the brush over the text to remove it.

Creating Watermarks

• Steps to create a repeating watermark:
  1. Add watermark text or image.
  2. Rasterize the layer.
  3. Go to Filter > Other > Repeat to repeat the watermark.
  4. Adjust settings like scale and spacing.
  5. Lower the opacity to create a subtle watermark.

Blending Options

• Access by right-clicking a layer:
  • Add effects like stroke, color overlay, gradient overlay, and drop shadow.
  • Customize settings for each effect to enhance your design.

Adding Custom Fonts

• To add fonts:
  1. Download a font (OTF or TTF).
  2. Open the font file in Photopea and click OK to add it.

Creating Custom Shapes

• Use the Pen Tool to create custom shapes:
  1. Select the Pen Tool and make sure "Shape" is selected.
  2. Click to create points and drag for curves.

Creating GIFs

• Steps to create GIFs:
  1. Create background layer and animated elements.
  2. Name layers with underscore before the name for frames.
  3. Select layers, go to Layer > Animation > Make Frames.
  4. Export as GIF.

Creating 3D Photos

• Steps to create 3D photos for platforms like Facebook:
  1. Import the photo and duplicate the layer.
  2. Create a depth map using grayscale (darker means further away).
  3. Load color and depth layers in 3D Depth Viewer.

Useful Shortcuts

• Control + R: Show rulers for alignment.
• Alt + Scroll: Zoom in/out quickly.
• Control + Scroll: Scroll horizontally.
• Space: Hand tool for moving around.
• Control + Space: Zoom tool.
• Alt + Control + T: Free transform tool.
• Alt + Click: Copy layers quickly.

Additional Resources

• Photopea’s website has tutorials and additional tips available under learn or tutorials sections.

Conclusion

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