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Creating new images
The New command lets you create a blank image.
To create a new image:
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Do one of the following:
•
To base the image dimensions and resolution (Photoshop) on the Clipboard contents,
choose File > New. If the Clipboard does not contain image data, the image dimensions
and resolution are based on the last image you created.
•
(Photoshop) To base the image size on the default dimensions and resolution or the
last entered settings, hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) when you choose
File > New.
2
If desired, type a name for the image, and set the width and height.
(Photoshop) To match the width and height of the new image to that of any open
image, choose a filename from the bottom section of the Windows menu.
3
(Photoshop) Set the resolution and mode. For more information, see
“About image size
and resolution” on page 62
and
“About color modes and models (Photoshop)” on page 86
.
4
Select an option for the contents of the background layer (Photoshop) or first layer
(ImageReady) of the image:
•
White to fill the background or first layer with white, the default background color.
•
Background Color to fill the background or first layer with the current background color.
(See
“Choosing foreground and background colors” on page 257
.)
•
Transparent to make the first layer transparent, with no color values. The resulting
document will have a single, transparent layer as its contents.
Opening and importing images
You can open and import images in various file formats. The available formats appear in
the File Browser, the Open dialog box, the Open As dialog box (Windows), or the Import
submenu. (See
“About file formats” on page 453
.)
Note:
Photoshop and ImageReady use plug-in modules to open and import many file
formats. If a file format does not appear in the Open dialog box or in the File > Import
submenu, you may need to install the format’s plug-in module. (See
“Using plug-in
modules” on page 58
.)
Opening files
You can open files using the Open command and Open Recent command. In Photoshop,
you can also open files using the File Browser. For more information, see
“Using the File
Browser (Photoshop)” on page 78
.
There may be instances when Photoshop cannot determine the correct format for a file.
For example, transferring a file between Mac OS and Windows can cause the format to be
mislabeled. In such cases, you must specify the correct format in which to open the file.
To open a file using the Open command:
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Choose File > Open.