Painting and Image Editing
Sharpen Filters
Sharpen Filters Sharpen filters increase the contrast between adjacent pixels, which can make an image appear more distinct. These commands work with all image modes except Black & White, Duotone, and Indexed. Although the Sharpen and Blur filters ...
Blur Filters
Blur Filters Blur filters soften images by decreasing contrast between neighboring pixels. These commands work with all image modes except Indexed and Black & White. Apply the Blur filters by choosing Image | Filter | Blur or by using the Filters ...
Blur Filters
Blur Filters Blur filters soften images by decreasing contrast between neighboring pixels. These commands work with all image modes except Indexed and Black & White. Apply the Blur filters by choosing Image | Filter | Blur or by using the Filters ...
Color Equalization
Color Equalization You can graphically adjust the saturation of different color ranges with the Color Equalization command. You can add or remove gray from various color ranges in images in RGB Color mode, CMYK Color mode, and LAB Color mode. To Use ...
Color Equalization
Color Equalization You can graphically adjust the saturation of different color ranges with the Color Equalization command. You can add or remove gray from various color ranges in images in RGB Color mode, CMYK Color mode, and LAB Color mode. To Use ...
Hue/Saturation
Hue/Saturation You can modify the tint and purity of specific colors with the Hue/Saturation command. In terms of image editing, saturation refers to the amount of gray in colors. The Hue/Saturation dialog box varies slightly depending on the color ...
Hue/Saturation
Hue/Saturation You can modify the tint and purity of specific colors with the Hue/Saturation command. In terms of image editing, saturation refers to the amount of gray in colors. The Hue/Saturation dialog box varies slightly depending on the color ...
Adjusting Brightness Curves
Adjusting Brightness Curves You can adjust the tonal range of an image with the Curves command. Unlike the Levels command, which can set the minimum, maximum, and median values, Curves adjusts the entire range of values. It lets you map input values ...
Adjusting Brightness Curves
Adjusting Brightness Curves You can adjust the tonal range of an image with the Curves command. Unlike the Levels command, which can set the minimum, maximum, and median values, Curves adjusts the entire range of values. It lets you map input values ...
Levels
Levels You can adjust the brightness of shadows, highlights, or midtones by using the Levels command. Brightness values range from 0 (black) to 255 (white). For colored pixels, brightness is the brightness value in each color channel. The Levels ...
Levels
Levels You can adjust the brightness of shadows, highlights, or midtones by using the Levels command. Brightness values range from 0 (black) to 255 (white). For colored pixels, brightness is the brightness value in each color channel. The Levels ...
Color Balance
Color Balance The Color Balance command lets you adjust color in shadows, midtones, and highlights. You can use it with paint objects in CMYK Color or RGB Color modes. To Use the Color Balance Command: Select one or more paint objects to adjust all ...
Color Balance
Color Balance The Color Balance command lets you adjust color in shadows, midtones, and highlights. You can use it with paint objects in CMYK Color or RGB Color modes. To Use the Color Balance Command: Select one or more paint objects to adjust all ...
Changing Color and Contrast
Changing Color and Contrast You can use the Invert, Desaturate, and Brightness/Contrast commands to create special effects and correct lightness levels in images. These commands apply changes equally to all color values. If you select an area of an ...
Changing Color and Contrast
Changing Color and Contrast You can use the Invert, Desaturate, and Brightness/Contrast commands to create special effects and correct lightness levels in images. These commands apply changes equally to all color values. If you select an area of an ...
Consolidating Colors
Consolidating Colors The Threshold and Posterize commands let you consolidate color values in an image or selection. Besides producing interesting effects with these commands, you can use them in alpha channels to help isolate areas within an image. ...
Applying Image Editing Commands
Applying Image Editing Commands You can apply most image editing commands to a single paint object if it’s selected or in Edit mode.You can also apply most commands to multiple selected paint objects. You can set image modes, apply filters, and ...
Applying Image Editing Commands
Applying Image Editing Commands You can apply most image editing commands to a single paint object if it’s selected or in Edit mode.You can also apply most commands to multiple selected paint objects. You can set image modes, apply filters, and ...
Changing Resolution
Changing Resolution Change the resolution of paint objects in two ways: If you do not want to change an object’s size, resample the image. Resampling merges or divides pixels. If you want to preserve all the data in an image, change the object’s ...
Changing Image Size
Changing Image Size You can use several methods to resize or scale paint objects and the images they contain. Keep in mind that altering the size or resolution of a paint object can degrade the quality of an image. Canvas X Draw uses interpolation to ...
Changing Image Size
Changing Image Size You can use several methods to resize or scale paint objects and the images they contain. Keep in mind that altering the size or resolution of a paint object can degrade the quality of an image. Canvas X Draw uses interpolation to ...
Removing Red Eye
Removing Red Eye Canvas X Draw includes an image editing tool that you can use to correct red eye in digital images. What is Red Eye? Red eye is a photographic phenomenon caused by light reflecting off the interior surface of the eye, which produces ...
Removing Red Eye
Removing Red Eye Canvas X Draw includes an image editing tool that you can use to correct red eye in digital images. What is Red Eye? Red eye is a photographic phenomenon caused by light reflecting off the interior surface of the eye, which produces ...
Image Modes for Canvas X Draw Paint Objects
Image Modes for Canvas X Draw Paint Objects In Canvas X Draw, image modes define the color model and number of colors that can be used in images. When you create a new paint object in Canvas X Draw, you select an image mode: Black & White, Grayscale, ...
Image Modes for Canvas X Draw Paint Objects
Image Modes for Canvas X Draw Paint Objects In Canvas X Draw, image modes define the color model and number of colors that can be used in images. When you create a new paint object in Canvas X Draw, you select an image mode: Black & White, Grayscale, ...
Using Vector and Text Tools in Paint Objects
Using Vector and Text Tools in Paint Objects After placing a paint object in Edit mode, use vector tools and the Text tool to add shapes and type to an image. When you draw or type text within a paint object in Edit mode, Canvas X Draw rasterizes the ...
Using Vector and Text Tools in Paint Objects
Using Vector and Text Tools in Paint Objects After placing a paint object in Edit mode, use vector tools and the Text tool to add shapes and type to an image. When you draw or type text within a paint object in Edit mode, Canvas X Draw rasterizes the ...
Rendering Objects and Images
Rendering Objects and Images Rendering converts objects into paint objects. For example, you can use the Render command to create a paint object from text, and then use the Airbrush tool to paint highlights on the image of the text. You can create ...
Rendering Objects and Images
Rendering Objects and Images Rendering converts objects into paint objects. For example, you can use the Render command to create a paint object from text, and then use the Airbrush tool to paint highlights on the image of the text. You can create ...
Adding Visibility Masks to Images
Adding Visibility Masks to Images In a paint object that has a visibility mask, you can erase or delete pixels to reveal a clear background; e.g., you can erase at the edge of an image to create faded or torn edges. You can delete or move selections ...
Adding Visibility Masks to Images
Adding Visibility Masks to Images In a paint object that has a visibility mask, you can erase or delete pixels to reveal a clear background; e.g., you can erase at the edge of an image to create faded or torn edges. You can delete or move selections ...
Importing Media from Devices
Importing Media from Devices You can import media from devices, such as scanners, cameras, or smart phones, directly into Canvas X Draw. Once your device is detected by your OS, Canvas X Draw will detect and display it in the Cameras & Scanners ...
Importing Media from Devices
Importing Media from Devices You can import media from devices, such as scanners, cameras, or smart phones, directly into Canvas X Draw. Once your device is detected by your OS, Canvas X Draw will detect and display it in the Cameras & Scanners ...
Painting Context Menu
Painting Context Menu When working with a painting tool, use the context menu to gain quick access to common commands. The commands that are available vary, depending on the selected painting tool and whether there is a selection in the image. The ...
Painting Context Menu
Painting Context Menu When working with a painting tool, use the context menu to gain quick access to common commands. The commands that are available vary, depending on the selected painting tool and whether there is a selection in the image. The ...
Painting Modes
Painting Modes Use various painting modes when you paint and edit images. Painting modes can create special effects and let you control color mixing and the tonal range affected by painting. The Mode menu is in the Properties bar and Brushes palette ...
Painting Modes
Painting Modes Use various painting modes when you paint and edit images. Painting modes can create special effects and let you control color mixing and the tonal range affected by painting. The Mode menu is in the Properties bar and Brushes palette ...
Selecting Colors for Painting
Selecting Colors for Painting Painting tools use the foreground or background color, or both. In the Toolbox, instead of a pen ink icon for the foreground, a brush icon appears when you select a painting tool. The brush icon shows the foreground ...
Selecting Colors for Painting
Selecting Colors for Painting Painting tools use the foreground or background color, or both. In the Toolbox, instead of a pen ink icon for the foreground, a brush icon appears when you select a painting tool. The brush icon shows the foreground ...
Selecting Brushes and Painting Options
Selecting Brushes and Painting Options The Properties bar contains the Brush icon as well as other options for painting and image editing. The Opacity slider lets you adjust opacity for painting. The Mode menu lets you choose painting modes to ...
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