SUMMARY
This guide, based on a PiXimperfect video tutorial by Unmesh Dinda, details how to customize Photoshop's toolbar for improved editing efficiency. It explains tool grouping, how to access hidden tools, and the benefits of collapsing or expanding the toolbar. Key practical tips include saving custom toolbar presets, disabling 'Delete Cropped Pixels' to preserve image data, and using a hybrid approach for the 'Auto Select' feature in the move tool. The tutorial also touches on aligning layers and other advanced features like Generative Expand and straightening tools.
TAKEAWAYS
Customize Photoshop's toolbar by organizing, hiding, and saving tool presets.
Disable 'Delete Cropped Pixels' to prevent permanent data loss.
Use a hybrid 'Auto Select' method for precise layer selection.
Learn shortcuts like the tilde key for quick tool switching.