| A | B |
| Ruler | Straightens an image |
| Crop | Trims and scales |
| Color Replacement Tool | Replaces colors |
| Sponge | Adjusts saturation |
| Clone Stamp Tool | Uses Pixels from one area to replace pixels in another part |
| Spot Healing Brush | Quickly removes blemishes and other imperfections |
| Unsharp Mask Filter | Adjusts the contrast of the edge detail and creates the illusion of a more focused image |
| Content Aware Fill | Takes blending a few steps further than Clone Stamp or Spot Healing Brush |
| Step 1 in retouching a photo | Duplicate original |
| Step 2 in retouching a photo | Check resolution |
| Step 3 in retouching a photo | Crop to final size |
| Step 4 in retouching a photo | Repair flaws |
| Step 5 in retouching a photo | Adjust overall contrast or tonal range |
| Step 6 in retouching a photo | Remove color casts |
| Step 7 in retouching a photo | Adjust color and tone in SPECIFIC parts of image |
| Step 8 in retouching a photo | Sharpen the overall focus of the image |
| White Balance Tool | Select white or gray area |
| Image Resolution | Number of pixels per unit of length |
| Pixels | Number of small squares |
| Resolution | Pixels |
| M | Shortcut to select the Rectangular or Elliptical marquee tool |
| Tools Panel | Long, narrow panel on the far left side of work area |