Introduction to Layers

Layers are one of the most used features of photo editing software. They are also confusing to new users. Layers are simply a way of editing your photographs without degrading the original during the editing process. They also make it easier to perform precise edits to pieces of an image.

What Are Layers and How to Use Them

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