Photoshop is a powerful image editing utility that can completely transform your photos.
In this article, we’ll show you how to use Photoshop Actions to make your life easier.
What Are Photoshop Actions?
A Photoshop Action is a string of editing instructions.
When run, it performs a task or set of tasks with a single click.
Photoshop Actions are programmable and can perform almost any set of tasks imaginable.
They are especially useful when combined withbatch processing or Photoshop Droplets.
Why Are Photoshop Actions Useful?
Photoshop Actions automates your routine tasks on the software.
No more hard-to-remember steps!
For example, Photoshop Actions can be programmed to run multiple adjustment layers to color grade an image.
Whats so great about this?
If you have 500 images, this could take hours.
From the menu, go toWindow>Actions.
TheAlt+F9keyboard shortcut is the easiest way if youre used tousing Photoshop keyboard shortcuts.
Alternatively, look for thePlay Buttonicon in the toolbar.
How to Use Photoshop Actions
Using Photoshop Actions is easy.
In this example, well take a portrait and turn it into a sepia image.
Were going to use one of the default Actions that come with Photoshop to achieve this.
The Result
What just happened?
This Photoshop Action created two layers above the originalbackground image.
The first (Layer 1) desaturated the image, making it a black-and-white copy.
The Hue/Saturation adjustment layer on top was the finishing touch to create the sepia effect.
No more wasting time and making mistakes performing mundane edits.
Use Photoshop Actions to make your life easier.
