13 Photoshop Blunders Beginners Keep Making - And How to Fix Them!

Discover the 13 biggest mistakes most beginners make in Photoshop and learn how to fix them. From destructive editing to over-retouching and even exporting the wrong way, we will cover all the essentials to make your life in Photoshop a bit more peaceful. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)
► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:23 1 - Not Merging Before Export
01:45 2 - Not Using Correct "Paste" Shortcut
02:49 3 - Using Photoshop Beta
03:49 4 - Over-Retouching Portraits
05:49 5 - Using Eraser Instead of Masks
07:35 6 - Using Adjustments on Layers
09:00 7 - Doing Everything on the Same Layer
10:19 8 - Not Converting to Smart Objects
11:39 9 - Color Change During Export
12:24 10 - Not Paying Attention to Auto-Save
13:25 11 - Not Looking At Repeating Patterns
14:06 12 - Starting with Low Resolution
14:46 13 - Not Saving in the Right Format
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[@AsadAli-vw5xi]

AI learn from this guy

[@MarkFuriniArt]

Best teacher on YT! Are we sure you are no A.I.? You're too perfect!

[@zbruch66]

you are the best PS teacher, man!

[@AlkuntarGaming]

These tips are AMAZING! Like always, every video you make is packed with gold!

[@tashitsetennorden6773]

This here is a wealth of knowledge. Just straight to the point. Respect.

[@brucekennedy5274]

Such a good teacher. Even knowing all these, it’s a pleasure watching you explain it all so well.

[@SWORLD1991]

Lovely stuff. Knowing smart objects in where it fits in the workflow was very useful.

[@keendnb]

This is priceless info, the most valuable I think would be the smart layers conversion to maintain resolution, it's easy to forget that one 👌

[@marklutnes935]

I'm proud to say I still make all of these mistakes on any given day....usually on Thursdays. Something I am still not good about is labeling layers. I think I'll remember but 40 layers later, or a month later, I don't. The great thing is that when they're labeled, you can right click with the Move Tool anywhere in the image and Photoshop shows you a list of every layer that is immediately underneath your pointer. Then when I see the layer I'm looking for, "Sailboat" for example, I can click on the name of the layer in the list, in this case "Sailboat" and Photoshop takes me right to the sailboat layer in the Layer Panel. If I haven't named the layers I'll see "Layer 16, Layer 16 Copy 1, Layer 16 Copy 2, Layer 19, etc" which is of no help at all. Also, I'm going to try using Pro Photo instead of Adobe RGB. I know it wasn't one of the tips in this video but you reminded me that it's there. Thanks for an important video again!

[@paulmarquis8386]

I really enjoy your channel. I've been using Photoshop since 3.0 and it's amazing how much there is to learn. I find your friendly and enthusiastic presentation really great. I come back for every new video.

[@byoregon1]

Really helpful, as usual. I’ve been burned by that first one multiple times. Never knew that’s how it worked. Thanks!

[@Johnthetripper]

Thanks Unmesh, this is perfect for new people like me. Also working through you entire PS for beginners course.

[@SathishKumar-zq7mc]

Unmesh, your videos are super useful. I'm learning Photoshop by watching your tutorial.

[@RJ-Creations]

Thanks again for all your great videos. They make me happy every time. Wish everybody has the positive vibe like you.

[@dwiggang4290]

Great tips. Even more secure is to not just "Save" manually, but to "Save as..." periodically using a slightly different filename, usually by adding a version number. That way if the failure (e.g. Ps crash, power outage, ...) occurs during the save you are not at risk of losing the file altogether. You may loose this version, but the previous version is still on the disk untouched.

[@ieatthighs]

lose*

[@plendil10mg]

this man helps me a lot in my editing journey in photoshop, thanks a lot❤

[@restoringhistoryinphotos]

Thank you for these tips, I learned a lot and realized how I can make my items even better!

[@virgo47]

I'm using PS a lot recently for my home project icons and I often struggle with it. These were great tips, I was happy to know some already - but also to learn a few new ones. Thanks!

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Excellent Tutorial. Covered a few things I miss. Thanks

[@nash5936]

One important fact to remember when using control + shift + v paste is that both the documents need to be of the exact same dimension. Or else the file you copied will end up in the centre of the document. This also works in illustrator between multiple artboards in the same document.

[@mr.w7803]

I’ve been using photoshop for nearly 15 years (off and on) and I leaned a couple things. Thanks!!

[@dt..retired8462]

Umesh is undoubtedly the best, most articulate and easily understood PS presenter on KZbin. Thanks for all your superb videos.

[@Mudly71]

Thank you for your time and guidance.❤

[@sanketpashte3347]

I feel happy to follow you from so long..I don't do any of thise mistakes..Thank you sir❤️

[@mahabubalamnur6032]

Helpful video. Wish more will come on this particular series

[@scatterbug]

I learned some things, and was reminded of some others. Thanks AGAIN for a super informative video!

[@pearljangraphicsdesigner8895]

Great Tutorial as usual! Thanks for Sharings these info / Tips.

[@christamiller339]

I looooove your videos! It's the best content! I've learned A LOT! Thank you❤

[@treasurehunter8442]

Bro thanks very much for all that videos. Learn a lot from You ! Well done. Great knowledge! 👏👏

[@MShahidShafiq]

Those are very nice tips for beginners :) I've become a pro watching you over the years

[@justiceforashgoton4427]

i learned so much! thank you for this!!! gonna save this

[@xbirdyb]

This is super helpful! Thank you!

[@tanveerhurra3102]

Thanks man!! you are doing a great job

[@hoatd1993]

Been using photoshop for 16 years and I didn't realize you can paste the layer that way... Haha.

[@rikkyun04]

you can do it in illustrator too

[@0mnom]

I felt like Harry Potter when I first realised how to paste in place

[@goodial]

@@rikkyun04 you can also past in place in InDesign, but the command is different (4 keys: shift+alt+ctrl+V).

[@robostorm7459]

This will not work if the documents have different sizes.

[@rocketmanspeeding]

love you. You made me learn to love Photoshop

[@dunnymonster]

Definitely good advise to periodically click " Save " while working. Many times I've had PS crash after spending hours doing a conposite only to have to start it from scratch all over again 🥺

[@thisathharischandra5454]

We can learn photoshop and your teaching skills as well. Really Sir Unmesh what you gave to us, that's brilliant. Money can't buy those things. Perfect teacher of all time .Thanks

[@PerBirkhaug]

Thanks for the great content! I've really learned a lot 😊

[@Monir-tghp]

Thanks Unmesh! Found some mistakes I always do & learned how to not do it.

[@lakindudesilva7251]

Thankyou so much this is very helpful 😍❤️🙏

[@AnnemarieChamberlin]

This video is chop full of goodies. Thank you for all the helpful tips. You're making me look good at work. As always, the quality is top notch. You're channel is fantastic. Request.... Would you mind doing a video about cropping images or graphics in PS? I am on struggle street trying to find something to help me with this.

[@venkystark2862]

Thank you so much ❤

[@the_shutternerd]

Superb, as always!

[@kapurar]

Thanks for some great tips!

[@rreonarudo]

Amazing as always, Unmesh.

[@graphicsLeaderSports]

very helpful video , thank you brother

[@amazingfreelancer]

Thank you ❤

[@Md.SobahanHossain]

I hope Its was a wel helful turorial for me n as a beginner too much. Thank you man

[@mahnoorsaba]

lovely.. perfect

[@doityourself949]

Always great stuff.

[@mohsinfareed1797]

Great video as you are the greatest man of all time.

[@ddphotograph]

This is great, i now kno why smart objects are used , thank you

[@XtremeLinkProduction]

Awesome rundown!! Fav go to channel. Hey Umesh, we need you to do a similar 13th mistakes video on the remove tool and Photoshops Generative fill. Maybe we can ask subscribers to send examples 🤔

[@bedouga]

Great stuff! You can re-apply adjusts to layers via the menu IF you apply them to a Smart Object, they appear as Smart Filters.

[@shahidkamal1309]

amazing Tips. thanks dear

[@ashokbheel6910]

Sir you are really amazing teacher❤❤❤

[@tamilkoreanvlogs]

I saw your videos and I got confident to learn things about photoshop. As a result, I bought a adobe license 2 days before 😍

[@melissal7984]

...I've been watching you for years, I just noticed that I wasn't subscribed to your channel....Just subscribed! Love your videos!

[@gregmartin1615]

Thank you!!

[@vincentferrari]

Biggest mistake I made for a long time was using the Brightness and Contrast adjustment as opposed to the levels dialog. It’s amazing how much better your work looks once you understand the levels dialog!

[@alexandra-jr2oz]

thx so much again! ctrl+shift+V duuuhhh! lol where that has been my whole life lol and a smart object is smart because it has a lot of data - now i'll remember to use that also ...and the sample all layers! really? how did i miss out on these things doing PS this long? you're my champion!

[@Noble-World]

Great as always 🌟🌟🌟

[@minarabiei6384]

you nailed it!

[@princejnvian]

I am watching your videos from 2020 learnt a lot ❤ these all things I know thanks sir❤

[@nmelcam1]

About mistake 8. "Not Converting To Smart Objects" their is an issue with Hi Res images. I have a 50MP camera and the issue with photoshop is the .psd file size limit. After I edit everything I have to change almost all smart objects to rasterized layers because if I do not, the file size will exceed 2GB after 2 Smart Objects, even if I create a Smart Object within another (as you showed in an old video to reduce the amount of smart objects (the amount is reduced, but the file size does not change) then PS wants to save as .psb (Large Document Format). It's about time that Adobe adds compresion to .psd so that high megapixel cameras can save in psd with multiple smart objects. This is mainly true as data always goes up in size. Most likely by 2030 no camera file would be able to be saved as psd because of the file sizes. It's time Adobe started to work on this issue or psd file format will become obsolete in a few years.

[@remig.claremont4583]

so helpful bro thanks =)

[@AnnKilpatrick]

Useful, thankyou

[@CmdrTomalak]

Nice tip-vid! Thanks!

[@ShiningStarStudios]

Oh my goodness, Unmesh! I had no idea about the first one! 🤯 I couldn't figure out for the life of me what was going on a few months ago with my background not saving correctly. I thought PS was broken and had to scrap my entire design bc it wasn't working for my client.

[@arthur3038]

Unmesh, your videos are super useful. Always something to learn. How great or actually self-evident it would be if every layer instead of the relatively meaningless automatic labels, for example after a Command+Option+Shift +E - would contain a term ideally predetermined by me but at least something like 'COSE'. Or even after I have applied a filter to a layer, the name of the filter would be indexed For example, after a Liquify, Blur filter, Retoch4me in the label, if I haven't already written something in there myself, there would be a 'liq', a 'blu' or 'R4b' / 'R4d&b' in the label. Possibly numbered if a more complex image filter was used in several layers. (lq1, liq2, liq3) What would also seem helpful to me: If the labeling was kept generally simple you wouldn't have to poke around in the field to make it writable. One option could be that I can set PS to prompt me with a small window.

[@zirotilc]

almost your tip is i'm using already in my work and for how many years in using photoshop. some is new to me

[@AllAtOnceCollective]

Great video Unmesh! I do feel like some of those could be avoided at once by using smart objects (Like 6 for example).

[@mdalamgirislam5458]

Congratulations for 5M❤

[@manikhauladar1986]

Thanks bro..

[@alirax4058]

Great, Thank you so much

[@Graphic.Service]

Awesome sir ❤

[@jmdjanitorial]

This video helped me! 👍

[@madhatter7071]

I forget shortcuts I once used and cannot find my post it. Thank you for this!

[@AboutTech622]

Congratulation Bro on 5M............................Big fan

[@oliveragamingvlogs]

Thank you so much

[@wovik253]

The Best! 👍

[@sb6934]

Thanks!

[@velvitjonze]

A persistent bug with the new gradient tool when using it on multiple canvases - it saves out solid. I have to switch to classic gradient instead which isn’t as dynamic to work with. Love your vids

[@Medicwordoftheday]

Really appreciate the copy and paste tutorial

[@wolfdd]

Thanks for these useful tips. Regarding the Photoshop and not Beta point for daily work, it has bothered me for a long time that when an image is transferred from Lightroom to Photoshop, Beta always starts. I haven't yet found a way to change this. That's why I first save in Lightroom as a 16-bit TIF and then open it in Photoshop.

[@KEHA14]

These videos are amazing

[@RobertAfrick]

Incredible...

[@mohunrr]

Having been using Photoshop for more than a decade now. However, felt the same way as you are that it is quite possible I do commit some mistakes done by beginners.

[@MdInfaz]

very use full 🥰🥰🥰

[@debajyotipaul2374]

thanks man

[@mdomorfarouk]

Thank you vaiya 🥰

[@techetales]

Great bro,

[@pariharediting5519]

This is great,

[@mifyitaad]

The annoying thing with Photoshop Beta is my PC and Macbook make it the default PS Version and even changing the file settings isn't helping. So I tried it couple of times in the weekend and deinstalled it by Monday morning.

[@jeaaan461]

I'm not going to lie, at first I thought I might be doing something wrong but it turns out I'm not, hahaha. I can tell that I've watched your tutorials for 6 years now and have learned a lot and I'm grateful for it.

[@prabirkumarbanerjee5030]

Thanks

[@kriswylder3153]

"Using the eraser for God knows what reason." I laughed out loud!

[@RipamPaul]

A huge mistake that I have made several time is when saving a file as pdf and not being able to go back to psd again even when I have never closed photoshop in between. P.S.: Huge fan. Learning and recommending photoshop from you and to my friends since at least 7-8 years.

[@binayasapkota9659]

I have followed this guy for 2-3 years and didn't expect he was an Indian, but when I saw his oldest video, I was shocked. He is an Indian OMG. And I was from Nepal. Lots of love from Nepal.

[@MisterFilOfficial]

Mistakes I've made: - Didn't use smart filters. - Used to think the "Auto" button on Camera Raw was a good option. - Always wrote something inside the prompt of Generative Fill when sometimes is better to leave it blank. - Use the Burn Tool and Smudge Tool instead of other way more effective editing tools. - Rely on Magic Wand Tool instead of other way more effective selection tools. - Didn't use Alt + Right mouse button + drag to change size and hardness of brush tools. - Didn't watch PiXimperfect videos.