WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:01.180 --> 00:00:11.300 In Photoshop, saving works a bit differently from other programs. 00:00:11.300 --> 00:00:15.650 Instead of working with one main file type (like a document in Word), you'll find several 00:00:15.650 --> 00:00:20.200 options to choose from, including JPEG, PSD, and more. 00:00:20.200 --> 00:00:24.360 If any of these formats sound unfamiliar, that's OK—I'm going to tell you more about 00:00:24.360 --> 00:00:26.510 them over the course this video. 00:00:26.510 --> 00:00:30.360 Ultimately, the option you choose just depends on the project. 00:00:30.360 --> 00:00:32.740 Take this image for example. 00:00:32.740 --> 00:00:35.340 Here I have a simple photo that I took myself. 00:00:35.340 --> 00:00:39.610 All I did was crop and rotate it; now I'd like to send a copy to my friends. 00:00:39.610 --> 00:00:44.980 A common file type like JPEG or PNG would be a great choice for this—probably JPEG 00:00:44.980 --> 00:00:47.900 because that's better for high-quality photos. 00:00:47.900 --> 00:00:52.149 These file types can be viewed and edited on almost any computer or device, so that 00:00:52.149 --> 00:00:55.450 makes them perfect for sharing with others. 00:00:55.450 --> 00:00:59.140 What if you had a photo that you put a little more work into; for example, something with 00:00:59.140 --> 00:01:01.399 text or adjustment layers? 00:01:01.399 --> 00:01:05.500 If you only saved it as a regular image, you wouldn't be able to come back and re-edit 00:01:05.500 --> 00:01:07.240 those things later. 00:01:07.240 --> 00:01:12.299 Luckily, Photoshop has a special format called PSD that'll preserve your layers and other 00:01:12.299 --> 00:01:14.310 important info. 00:01:14.310 --> 00:01:18.560 PSD files can only be opened in Photoshop, so if you plan to share the image, you'll 00:01:18.560 --> 00:01:22.680 just need to save a copy in one of the common formats too. 00:01:22.680 --> 00:01:26.650 No matter what format you plan to use, you'll find everything you need under File on the 00:01:26.650 --> 00:01:28.200 menu bar. 00:01:28.200 --> 00:01:32.110 If you're saving an image for the first time (or saving a new version), you'll generally 00:01:32.110 --> 00:01:33.870 use Save As. 00:01:33.870 --> 00:01:39.610 This will give you access to all the common file types, including PSD. 00:01:39.610 --> 00:01:41.980 This part of the process is pretty simple. 00:01:41.980 --> 00:01:45.680 Just type a name for your file, then choose where you want it to be saved. 00:01:45.680 --> 00:01:49.511 If the original file is in the same folder, and you don't want it to be overwritten, just 00:01:49.511 --> 00:01:52.570 make sure to use a different file name. 00:01:52.570 --> 00:01:56.920 When you're done, go ahead and click the menu here... and you can select the format you 00:01:56.920 --> 00:01:58.130 want. 00:01:58.130 --> 00:02:01.610 As you can see, there are lots of options to choose from beyond what we've already talked 00:02:01.610 --> 00:02:05.799 about, including bitmap, GIF, and much more. 00:02:05.799 --> 00:02:10.579 In this case, we're going to choose Photoshop (also known as PSD), so we can keep editing 00:02:10.579 --> 00:02:13.549 the image later if we need to. 00:02:13.549 --> 00:02:20.120 With this option, make sure Layers is checked... then click the Save button... and that's all 00:02:20.120 --> 00:02:21.870 it takes. 00:02:21.870 --> 00:02:29.280 Now you can save your progress anytime by going back to File... then clicking Save. 00:02:29.280 --> 00:02:32.269 Let's take a look at Save for Web next. 00:02:32.269 --> 00:02:36.319 This is a really good option if you're planning to post the final image online; for instance, 00:02:36.319 --> 00:02:39.989 on your blog, portfolio, or any other website. 00:02:39.989 --> 00:02:45.840 All you have to do is click... and you'll be taken to a special dialog box. 00:02:45.840 --> 00:02:49.340 As you can see, this works a little differently from Save As. 00:02:49.340 --> 00:02:54.239 You'll still find formats like JPEG and PNG to choose from, but this time, you can optimize 00:02:54.239 --> 00:02:55.799 them for the web. 00:02:55.799 --> 00:03:00.129 You'll also find other settings that'll help you prep the image for posting. 00:03:00.129 --> 00:03:04.529 If you go with JPEG, for instance, you can customize the quality level. 00:03:04.529 --> 00:03:08.329 You may want to experiment with this while you watch the preview on the left. 00:03:08.329 --> 00:03:12.639 The goal is to find the right balance between quality and a smaller file size—that's what 00:03:12.639 --> 00:03:15.209 really makes an image suitable for the web. 00:03:15.209 --> 00:03:19.359 The number below the preview will tell you exactly what the file size is. 00:03:19.359 --> 00:03:23.239 Now, look closely at the tabs at the top of the window. 00:03:23.239 --> 00:03:25.279 See them up here on the left? 00:03:25.279 --> 00:03:30.409 If you click the one that says 2-Up... you can actually compare your changes to the original 00:03:30.409 --> 00:03:31.599 image. 00:03:31.599 --> 00:03:34.930 This is an easy way to make sure you haven't lost too much quality with the options you've 00:03:34.930 --> 00:03:36.159 chosen. 00:03:36.159 --> 00:03:40.609 In this example, the images look pretty similar, but the file size on the new version is quite 00:03:40.609 --> 00:03:43.019 a bit smaller. 00:03:43.019 --> 00:03:46.479 You can also change the dimensions of your image right here in the dialog box. 00:03:46.479 --> 00:03:51.589 This can be a good way to reduce the image if you're still struggling with file size. 00:03:51.589 --> 00:03:56.209 Just enter the width or height that you want, then press Enter on your keyboard... and you 00:03:56.209 --> 00:03:59.400 can see the effect immediately. 00:03:59.400 --> 00:04:04.549 When you're ready, go ahead and click Save... then follow the usual steps of naming the 00:04:04.549 --> 00:04:07.449 file, and choosing a location. 00:04:07.449 --> 00:04:11.639 Now click Save one more time... and that's it. 00:04:11.639 --> 00:04:16.530 Ultimately, the saving option you choose will vary from project to project. 00:04:16.530 --> 00:04:20.760 Sometimes you'll save a copy in more than one format, like we just did here. 00:04:20.760 --> 00:04:24.810 The best way to go about it is to think ahead, and try to imagine what you'll need from the 00:04:24.810 --> 00:04:27.009 image—both now and in the future. 00:04:27.009 --> 00:04:30.289 Soon the whole process of saving will start to feel like second nature.