If you’re new to Photoshop, the interface can seem daunting. That is why in today’s lesson, we are going to simplify Photoshop’s Interface. I’ll cover the most important areas, and tell you exactly how you can make the best out of them. Let’s get started!
The canvas is the key most important area in Photoshop. It’s where all the magic happens. By default, it’s a pure white rectangle.
What this means is that whatever changes we make to one area will be reflected in the other. Let me give you an example: If I add a rectangle to my canvas, it immediately shows up in the layers panel as you can see below.