Tutorial
Picmonkey
Hi! Here is my tutorial lesson
on how to use
First,
What is ? ?
… is essentially an online tool that allows you to do
basic photo editing
… it is used to create Logos, Edit Images
& Social Media Graphics
...this online app is free to use but you have to pay for the premium version to maximize its functions.
In your browser type picmonkey.com
Here you see the different function icons
You may edit, touch up, design or make a collage.
Edit and Touch Up ...these two menus go
together in manipulating your photo.
You may crop, resize, add text, change the colors etc.
Edit and Touch Up
You may upload your own picture or image and apply the necessary edit too
So here is aphoto sent to me me which I downloaded from facebook
What’s wrong with this picture?...
It is too dark that you can’t barely see the face
Let’s Do the Application
Using the Free Trial Version
Click Touch Up to edit the photo...
Click computer to choose a photo to touch up
Look for the downloaded picture from your files
Click the picture that you have chosen...
This automatically pops out in the file name box
Your screen automatically goes back where you left
Picmonkey is now ready with its Basic Edit Functions.
It gives you the freedom to CROP your photo
Basic Edits give you the freedom to change the
Canvas Color
Basic Edits give you the freedom to Rotate...
Basic Edits give you the freedom to edit its Exposure...
Basic Edits give you the freedom to edit Colors...
Basic Edits give you the freedom to edit the Sharpness
Basic Edits give you the freedom to Resize
Start editing this photo by Clicking Exposure
Adjust the brightness and there you see!
Adjust also the highlights, sharpness and contrast until you get
the desired look of the photo
Go back to the basic edits then click CROP
Adjust the line guide on what to crop to remove
unnecessary parts or spaces
Drag the line guide then Click Apply when done
On the left is the original photo- see the difference!
Now click RESIZE to come up with your desired photo
size
Fill the boxes under resize
Then Click Apply!
Now Save your RESIZED photo
How to edit a photo using TOUCH UP function
Click the girl icon on the left
Click Blush Boost
Choose the color that you wish to apply on the photo
Adjust the brush size so that it’s easy to apply the imaginary blush on.
Right click and hold as you apply blush boost on the face
With a slight blush on, you should see the difference
How to add text to a photo or image using
picMonkey?
Click Tt icon on the left to add text to an image
Choose your desired font
Type the word or text in the box that popped out
Right click then drag to highlight the text
After highlighting the text select your preferred color on the right
Highlight the text again then adjust the size
You may change the color, font or size of your
text anytime
How to add FRAME to your Photo or Image?
Click the square icon on the left side to add frame
Example choose POLAROID frames
Click to choose your border design
Click your chosen design
This will give you a photo with a frame
Change the background color after adding your frame
You can add background color or leave it transparent
then click apply.
Always click apply when done
Try other possible options like this museum matte
design
Or use craft scissor for your border design like this
You can apply all the functions and come up with your desired design and better quality of photo like this...
Design Function
It allows you to start with a blank canvas so you can easily create images from
scratch.
How to use design function in making a
Website header ?
Hover your mouse over the design icon
Click custom to modify the size of your canvas
Change the pixels required by the theme of
your website
Click Make it to create a customized canvas
Now you have the blank canvas with the required pixels
Click the butterfly icon at the left to add an overlay
Choose among the overlays
Choose Banners then click engraved banners
Pick one among the designs like this
Then change the size and color of your chosen
design
Drag the four corners to adjust the size of the design
Change the color based on your personal preference
Click Tt icon on the left to add text to your banner
Write the word or words on the text box
Adjust the font size to make it bigger or smaller based
on your need
Right click, hold and drag the text to the Center of the
design
Highlight the text then change color
Click “add text” to write another word or words
Adjust the size or color based on your artistic imagination
Click the uppermost icon on the left to go back to
the basic edits
Then click Canvas Color to make it transparent
Click transparent canvas
Click apply to attain a transparent background
Click the butterfly icon for another overlay
Click Graphic Blooms to grab a flower design
Choose a flower with a hole to create a logo later
Drag the box guide to adjust the size based on
your need
Change the color based on your desire
Click a geometric figure as another overlay
Move the black circle over the flower
Add another circle over the black circle
Adjust the color of the last circle into white or yellow
Add another text to be used for the logo
Adjust its size based on your desired concept
Right click, hold and drag the two initials on top of
the white circle
Adjust the color of your new logo based on your
desired outcome
Go back to the Basic Edits then click CROP
Adjust the sides until you are satisfied
Click apply when you are done adjusting
So here is the logo that we have created
Click save to make a copy for future use
Write a file name with .png so that your logo will remain
transparent
Click Save in my computer
Go back to your working area, click the butterfly icon
for another overlay
Click “add your own” to retrieve the logo that you saved with .png
So here is your own overlay-the logo or design
that you have saved
Adjust the size of the logo to fit in the banner design
Adjust the size and color depending on your choice and design
Change the color of the banner into pink by changing color 1 in the overlay tray
Change the color until your satisfied based on your website theme or design
Save your work again in dot PNG ( .png)
Then upload it as your website HEADER
Watch out for my next tutorial to teach you how to
design your website
How to Create Watermarks using Picmonkey
Choose any of the canvas design from the picmonkey site
Click facebook cover for your canvas design
Change the canvas color to transparent
After checking transparent canvas click APPLY !
Click Add text to your blank transparent canvas
Write your text in the box
Go back to overlay icon then click “add your own”
Retrieve the logo that you saved with.png
Adjust the size of the logo then put it besides your text
or name like this
Adjust the size of the design and the fonts of your text
Go back to the basic edits then CROP the logo
together with the text
Then SAVE your cropped logo design to serve as your
watermark later
Go back to the blank canvas and choose one
Click overlay to add your own photo
Click “add your own” to retrieve any photo or file of
yours.
With this picture, it’s now ready to apply a watermark
Click overlay , click “add your own” then retrieve the
logo design
Adjust the color exposure of your text to make it
transparent
Move the logo design across the image to serve
as watermarks
These are just some of the things you can make with
PICMONKEY Hope you learned something
from me Thank You!
That’s the awesome PICMONKEY,
That is free to use for you and me.
Thanks to the creators of picmonkey,
Because Our job is now easy.
Pictures, logos, or graphic designs are now happy,
We are already able to enhance their beauty.
Thank you for reaching this far…
I hope my effort, time and sacrifice are worthy so far!
Always remember my name divine-your enterprising virtual professional online!