Preparation of any digital image that can be read graphically Adobe editor Photoshop, be it a PSD file, TIF image or large JPEG image, for publication on a website, forum or social networks, as well as for shipment by email. In other words, "japeg" for the Internet. It worked out in rhyme.
Of course, the image formats that Photoshop can read are hardly limited to these three. And what’s nice is that most can be converted to JPEG. Regardless of the source format, there are two ways to "japegize" Photoshop. The opportunity to choose is doubly pleasant. Both ways are different. External differences are detectable with the naked eye; I will specifically highlight the differences in purpose (“Which path to follow?”).
In this tutorial I will introduce two step by step instructions with the necessary theoretical inclusions. It is designed to show you how to optimally save your virtual drawing, collage or photograph in the widely used JPEG format. The latter is most effective for images with smooth color transitions.
To consolidate and expand the acquired knowledge, as well as to develop skills, I have prepared appropriate exercises. I suggest you complete them and then publish your results in the comments to this lesson. Test your skill in the field!
First way
1 step
I open the original image in Photoshop. In my case, this is a file called “Example.psd” containing a drawn ball.
I press the key combination “Ctrl”, “Shift” and the key designated by the Latin letter “S” on the keyboard, or select “File” > “Save As...” from the main menu. A dialog box titled “Save As” appears.
Step 2
I choose the location of the future JPEG image. In the “File name” field, enter a new name for the image, if necessary. In the “File type” drop-down list, select the “JPEG (*.JPG, *.JPEG, *.JPE)” format.
I leave the parameters below unchanged, making sure that “standard” sRGB is specified and selected as the color profile embedded in the future JPEG image. If this is the case, then I move on to step 4.
If a different color profile is specified instead of sRGB, such as ProPhotoRGB or AdobeRGB, I will convert the source image to the sRGB color space before starting this tutorial to ensure colors are displayed consistently across most devices. I'll do it this way.
Step 3
I press the “Esc” key on my keyboard to close the “Save As” window.
I select “Image” > “Mode” from the main menu. If the checkbox is checked opposite “8 bits\channel” (“8Bits\Channel”), then select “16 bits\channel” (“16bits\Channel”). Increasing the color depth is desirable so that conversion from one color profile to another occurs accurately. Visually, changes in color depth are unlikely to be reflected in the original and final images.
Then I select “Edit” > “Convert to Profile” from the main menu. A dialog box appears with the title Convert to Profile.
In my case, the original color profile (“Source Space”) that describes the colors in the drawing is called “Adobe RGB (1998)”. I select the value “sRGB IEC61966-2.1” in the “Destination Space” drop-down list. I check the conversion parameters - they are located below: the “Tool” (“Engine”) parameter is set to “Adobe (ACE)”, “Method (rendering)” (“Intent”) - “Relative Colorimetric”, set There is a check mark next to the “Use Black Point Compensation” option; there is no check mark next to the “Flatten Image to Preserve Appearance” option.
If you increased the color depth (I did this a little earlier), then the “Use Dither” option will be grayed out. If in open image There is only one layer (when you open JPEG images or “simple” TIF images, this is usually the case), then the “Flatten image to preserve appearance” option is also inactive.
I click the “Done” (“OK”) button. The Convert to Profile window disappears.
Step 4
A new dialog box with the title “JPEG Options” appears in the main program window. The “Quality” parameter allows you to set the ratio between the quality of the output image and the amount of space that the image will occupy in the computer’s memory. Thus, the price for reducing volume is the degradation of the quality of the original image. The lower the Quality parameter value, the smaller the size of the JPEG image.
In the example under consideration, I will focus on a value of 6.
To evaluate the quality of the image before saving, I’ll check the box next to the “Preview” parameter.
Step 5
I will set the value of the second parameter - “Format Options” - equal to “Standard Optimized” (“Baseline Optimized”). The volume of the future JPEG image has decreased, but the image quality remains the same.
Step 6
I click the “Done” (“OK”) button in the “JPEG Options” window and check the result.
I compare the volumes of the original PSD image (~ 3000 Kb) and the final JPEG image (82 Kb). Thus, the JPEG file turned out to be approximately 36 times smaller than the original image with visually equal quality. Comfortable!
Please note that the size of the final JPEG image remains the same as the original PSD image, it is 2480 pixels × 2480 pixels.
Second way
1 step
I open the original image in Photoshop.
I press the key combination “Ctrl”, “Alt”, “Shift” and the key designated by the Latin letter “S” on the keyboard, or select “File”> “Save for Web...” from the main menu.
A new dialog box with the title of the same name will appear.
Step 2
Step 3
I set the “Quality” parameter to maximum.
Step 4
I reduce the image size using the “Image Size” parameter.
This is an optional operation, but it helps to significantly reduce the size of the future JPEG image, most often with minimal loss in quality. On the one hand, reducing the size will lead to a natural decrease in volume and, on the other hand, to a decrease in detail. The latter, in turn, limits my ability to print the final JPEG image. If I don't plan to print the last one, I'll forget about the restrictions.
IN in this example I enter the value 600 in the “Width” field. The value in the “Height” field will automatically change. Also, the size of the output image will automatically change relative to the size of the original image, specified in the “Percent” field. Changes occur automatically and the “Percentage” field is in an active state if the “Width” and “Height” parameter fields are connected, as evidenced by the corresponding icon located to the right of the named fields.
In the preview window on the left I will evaluate the size and quality of the image. And I can find out the approximate volume of the latter by the number indicated, usually in kilobytes (Kb) or megabytes (Mb) under the left corner of the window.
Step 5
I check the box next to the “Optimized” option.
Step 6
If I want to further reduce the volume of the output image, then I reduce the value of the “Quality” parameter. I recommend sticking to values between 45-90.
In this case, I will choose a value of 75.
As a result, on average, with an Internet access speed of one megabit (1 Mbits), the time it takes to download my drawing from the Internet will be one second. It is indicated under the volume value of the future JPEG image.
At the same time, visually the picture turned out to be of quite acceptable quality, the tonal transitions are quite smooth.
Step 7
I check the box next to “Convert to sRGB” and select “Monitor Color” from the drop-down list below.
Step 8
Finally, I check the box next to the “Embed Color Profile” option.
Actions in the 7th and 8th steps are desirable so that the future JPEG image is displayed approximately equally on different devices.
Step 9
In the dialog box that appears with the title “Save Optimized As,” I select the location of the JPEG image and set its name, if necessary. I click the “Save” button in the active window. Both windows disappear. Now I can evaluate the result.
I close the original image. In the dialog box that appears asking you to save changes, select “No”.
The image obtained by the second method can be conveniently used for publication on the Internet. And the image obtained by the first method can, in addition to publication on the Internet, be printed. Since the size of the image did not change, it was not subject to interpolation, which means its quality is a priori higher than the quality of the image obtained by the second method.
I will tell you more about interpolation and its impact on the degradation of digital image quality in the lesson “What is interpolation?”
To consolidate the acquired knowledge, I suggest that you not only save several of your own photographs in JPEG format, but also complete the exercises attached to this lesson. The latter cover the challenges you may encounter in your photography career.
Adobe Photoshop- a popular multifunctional graphic editor. Many users encounter it, especially when processing photographs and pictures. How to save a document in Photoshop? This is one of the main functions of the graphic editor. Next we will consider all possible methods saving pictures. The tips offered to your attention will greatly facilitate the process of working with Photoshop. They are easy to learn and apply in practice.
Normal saving
How to save a photo in Photoshop? The first option available in graphic editor, is the "Save" command. It is usually used when processing a previously opened document. When the command is executed, the previously existing object will be replaced by the edited image.
- Open the photo and edit it as you wish.
- Click on the "File" button. It is located on the toolbar at the top of the screen.
- Click on the "Save..." button.
Important: if the user created a graphic document from scratch, after the actions taken, a save log will appear on the screen. Here you need to specify the name of the document, its storage format and its intended location on the computer.
Option "Save as..."
Second way to save graphic files- this is the use of the "Save as..." command. This technique is similar to the previously studied algorithm of actions. It features a variety of saving options. The method is perfect for duplicating pictures.
- Click on "File" after editing the document.
- Select the "Save as..." command from the menu that appears.
- Specify the name of the document to be saved.
- Select saving format. It is located in the "File Type" line.
- Specify the location where the graphic document will be saved.
- Click on "Save".
- Specify photo parameters. Usually here you choose the image quality and format type. You can specify standard or enhanced optimization, or with a gradual improvement in the quality of the image as it loads.
- Click on the "Ok" button.
It's done. We have explored another way to save documents through Photoshop. To quickly activate the option, you can press Ctrl + Shift + S.
With the file closed
- Go to the tab with the selected picture.
- Place the cursor over the upper right corner of the tab with the corresponding document.
- Click on the cross with the left mouse button.
- Agree to save the document by clicking “Yes”.
Important: If you click No, Photoshop will close without saving any changes to the document. “Cancel” will return the user to the editor without any changes.
For Web resources
Photoshop is often used to create graphics for Web sites. All that remains is to correctly save the document. What is needed for this?
- Select "File" - "Save for Web...".
- Specify the graphic set and saving format.
- Set background parameters.
- Specify the quality of the photo and its size.
- Click on the "Done" button.
Quick access to the option is carried out using the combination Alt keys+ Shift + Ctrl + S.
Saving background and pictures without it
How to save the background in Photoshop? This is a fairly simple task. The point is that the user can use any image as a background. All that remains is to set it as the mentioned element of the picture.
Creating a background in Photoshop is done like this:
- Open or create a graphic document.
- Click on the "Add" button new layer".
- Copy the image used as the background.
- Paste the image onto the created new layer.
Now all that remains is to make the necessary adjustments to the image, and then move the background layer to the very bottom.
How to save a picture without a background in Photoshop? To do this, you will need to create a document in .gif or .tiff format. It is preferable to work with the first option. To do this, you will have to activate the "Save for Web..." option, and then check the "Transparent" box in the saving options.
Those who are new to Photoshop are probably wondering why it provides two types of saving their work - “Save As” and “Save for Web & Devices”? In addition, there is a whole list of graphic formats... This will be discussed below.
Let's first touch on graphic formats. Let's look at the most common of them and for what situations they are best suited.
PSD (Photoshop Document)
PSD is Photoshop’s proprietary format, its business card. It is simply comprehensively developed, since: it supports the “layered” structure of ready-made or not-quite graphic works, clipping paths, information about channels and changes made in them without loss of quality when resaving multiple times.
As a rule, this format is chosen if the work is not yet completed, or if you want to save the sequence of completed operations, individual elements located on layers, effects, etc. However, the size of such a file is much larger than a similar picture, but saved in “jpg”. We will talk about it further...
JPG (JPEG, Joint Photographic Experts Group)
The most common and popular image format. I’m not afraid to say, but most of all users of photographic equipment remain in it, starting from simple amateurs and continuing with “advanced” amateurs. Pros also use it, but mainly only at the final stage of creating a photograph, after their photograph has been repeatedly transferred from one place to another at all stages of processing. graphic format to another. Pictures in jpg format also have absolute superiority on the World Wide Web.
Regarding this format, I would recommend the following. If you are saving a photograph, which also has a bright color palette, then feel free to choose “jpg”. Just remember that “jpg” has nothing to do with layers, in addition, with further resaving of the picture, its quality will gradually deteriorate, due to the fact that from time to time the compression algorithm provided in it will constantly “clean up” the picture from the existing colors. Once you save the final image as a “jpg”, do not edit it again.
The quality of the image in the jpg format is controlled, and in close connection with the “weight” of the image. The higher the compression percentage you apply, the more colors will be removed from the image, which in turn will significantly reduce the size of the saved image. The race to save space on the disk does not go unnoticed and the image loses its attractiveness - noise appears, especially at the boundaries of color transitions, small details (flying hair, fine lines etc.)
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
This format is convenient in cases where you are working with a file with a non-critical color scheme, i.e. We are talking about 256 colors. In the case of "gif", I would recommend using it for images in which the drawn elements are presented primarily in one color, without gradient halftones (black, green, blue, pink, etc.). True, you will not lose anything if you save your image in the 8-bit “png” format, but we will talk about it below. "gif" also supports transparency, but again, it is not intended for saving layers. Along with this this format is the only tool for creating graphic animation.
PNG (Portable network graphics)
There are two options for saving in the “png” format - in 8-bit and 24-bit format. This operation is carried out through the menu File>Save for Web & Devices...
Briefly about each option.
“png (8 bit)”, like “gif”, distinguishes only 256 colors, which already makes it the most unattractive means for saving photos. 8-bit “png” is optimal in cases with pictures with gradient transitions, since the algorithm provided in this format compression is more loyal to shades. Just like “gif”, 8-bit “png” supports transparency, but is no longer suitable for creating animated images.
"png (24 bit)" compared to the 8-bit version, as well as "jpg" and "gif" has one important advantage - it is the only one that can maintain translucency, that is, if "gif" and "png (8 bit) " are capable of only two transparency values - transparent/opaque, then the 24-bit version provides a much larger number of intermediate values. This quality is mainly in demand in the field of web design. You are unlikely to need it in everyday work with images.
And one more thing.. All of the listed formats, with the exception of “psd”, can be opened in any standard image viewer, and also uploaded to the Internet without any problems.
And now a few words about the saving methods offered in Photoshop. So, File>Save As... To save in “psd” only this method is provided, in the same way you can save in “gif”, “jpg” and “png (24 bit)", but it is advisable to resort to this type of saving only in cases , when the size of the final image is not important to you.
The saving method via the File>Save for Web & Devices... menu, in turn, is not suitable for the “psd” format, but with other formats this operation goes like clockwork. The main advantage in this case is the possibility of very fine tuning quality of the output image, and hence control of file size. Also convenient is the option to preview the result of saving an image while still selecting the optimal compression parameters. And what's more important with the gif format - the File>Save for Web & Devices saving method... you can save an animated gif!
Saved on your computer, and learn the finishing touch - how to save a picture (image, photograph) in Photoshop.
The process of saving a picture is closely related to graphic file formats. Because a lot will depend on which format you choose (transparency support, file size and number of colors displayed). I will not repeat myself and describe each format, since all this information has already been described in detail in the article on those used by Photoshop.
File - Save (Ctrl+S)
Typically this command is used when the user opened an existing image and is editing it. By executing this command, Photoshop will update this file in the same format as it was before. You could say that this is quick save, which will not require you to adjust any image parameters.
If you created the image from scratch then this command will work like Save as.
File - Save As... (Shift+Ctrl+S)
This command is the main one and is endowed with many “difficulties”.
By selecting this command, you need to tell Photoshop where, with what name and in what format you want to save your photo. To do this, a dialog box will appear:
Green arrows indicate navigation control buttons (to indicate the location of saving the file), and a blue arrow shows the menu for selecting the format of the future image. After that, click the Save button.
But that's not all. Photoshop will show another window - Options. The contents of this window will directly depend on the file format you choose.
The most important thing that can be configured here is image quality. In the field with numbers, you can enter a quality value from 1 to 10, or select its text designation in the drop-down list, or by moving the slider. The final file size is displayed in the right half of the window.
The quality of an image directly affects its size, and therefore the speed of downloading on the Internet and opening on a computer.
You are also offered three types of format:
- Basic (“standard”) is the display of images on the screen line by line. That is, the most common way to display the contents of a JPG file.
- Basic Optimized is an image with optimized Huffman encoding.
- Progressive is a format that delivers images that gradually improve in quality as they are loaded.
The preservation process can be viewed from the other side - saving intermediate stages of work. For this there are PSD format, a format that was created specifically for Photoshop.
Select it from the window format drop-down list Save as, to be able to return the photo to editing again, because the entire palette of layers, all the filters and effects that you applied will be saved. All this can be reconfigured and supplemented. .
The third way to save in Photoshop
Click on the cross of this image (red arrow) if you want to close the image but remain in Photoshop, or on the cross of Photoshop itself (blue arrow) if you want to completely finish your work.. Thank you!
After completing all operations on the image (photo), you must save it to your hard drive, choosing a location, format and giving a name.
Today we'll talk about how to save finished works in Photoshop.
The first thing you need to decide on before you start the saving procedure is the format.
There are only three common formats. This JPEG, PNG And GIF.
Let's start with JPEG. This format is universal and suitable for saving any photographs and images that do not have a transparent background.
A special feature of the format is that upon subsequent opening and editing, so-called "JPEG artifacts", the cause of which is the loss of a certain number of pixels of intermediate shades.
It follows from this that this format is suitable for those images that will be used “as is”, that is, they will no longer be edited by you.
Unlike the previous format, PNG when re-edited (used in other works) it does not lose quality (almost).
The last representative of the formats for today is GIF. In terms of quality, this is the worst format, as it has a limit on the number of colors.
Let's practice a little.
To call the save function, you need to go to the menu "File" and find the item "Save As", or use hotkeys CTRL+SHIFT+S.
This is a universal procedure for all formats except GIF.
Substrate
As we already know, the format JPEG does not support transparency, so when saving objects to transparent background, Photoshop suggests replacing transparency with some color. The default is white.
Image Options
The picture quality is set here.
Type of format
Basic (standard) displays the image on the screen line by line, that is, in the usual way.
Basic optimized uses the Huffman algorithm for compression. I won’t explain what this is, look for it yourself on the Internet, it’s not relevant to the lesson. I will only say that in our case this will allow us to slightly reduce the file size, which is not really relevant today.
Progressive allows you to improve the quality of an image step by step as it loads on a web page.
In practice, the first and third varieties are most often used. If it’s not entirely clear what this whole kitchen is for, choose Basic (“standard”).
Save as PNG
When saving in this format, a window with settings is also displayed.
Compression
This setting allows you to significantly compress the final PNG file without loss of quality. In the screenshot, compression is configured.
In the pictures below you can see the degree of compression. The first screen is with a compressed image, the second is with an uncompressed one.
As you can see, the difference is significant, so it makes sense to check the box next to "Smallest/slowest".
Interlaced
Settings "Deselect" allows you to show a file on a web page only after it has completely downloaded, and "Interlaced" displays an image with a gradual improvement in quality.
I use the settings as in the first screenshot.
Save as GIF
To save a file (animation) in the format GIF necessary on the menu "File" select item "Save for Web".
There is no need to change anything in the settings window that opens, since they are optimal. The only point is that when saving the animation, you need to set the number of playback repetitions.
I hope that after studying this lesson, you have gained the most complete idea about saving images in Photoshop.