Photoshop Terms Flashcards

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8-bit

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Refers to the number of bits per channel (BPC) used to represent the color information in an image.

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Action

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A set of steps that can be recorded and applied to an image with a single click.

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Adjustment Layer

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A non-destructive tool that allows users to make image adjustments without permanently altering the original image.

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Alpha Channel

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A grayscale image that stores information about an image's transparency and selections.

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Background Layer

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The default layer that contains the original image when it is opened. It is the foundation for all other layers in the design.

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Bitmap Mode

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A color mode that uses only two colors, usually black and white, to represent pixels in an image. Images in bitmap mode are also known as 1-bit images because they have a bit depth of 1.

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Blending Modes

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A way to control how pixels in different layers interact with each other, creating unique effects.

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Blur

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A tool that lets you paint a blur effect on specific areas of an image. It softens edges on objects and can be used to add artistic elements to photos.

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Canvas

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The workspace where users create and edit images and designs.

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Channels

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Grayscale images that store color information for an image. They are a fundamental part of Photoshop and are used to manipulate and optimize colors.