Apply a stylised detail enhancement

Use pixel-based Layers for options beyond Adjustment Layers, says James Abbott

Photoshop’s updated Masking Panel, with masks for landscape details, makes boosting outdoor scenes a cinch, says James Paterson

Shutterbug Nick Peers reveals how to use GIMP’s new and improved tools to take your photos to the next level.

Got a good sunset shot? Let’s improve it, says Sean McCormack

Richard Sibley uses the latest Adobe Photoshop filters and other AI software to edit, restore and bring old family photos back to life

In the second part of this guide, Wendy Evans looks at a typical, initial workflow for your images