16. Filters

You can use filters to apply an incredible variety of modifications to layers or selections—from mundane (but essential) sharpening and retouching to creative effects that mimic anything from oil painting to halftones. Photoshop even offers a Neural Filters option that uses machine learning to help you change facial expressions, upsample images without losing quality, and colorize black-and-white images. You can apply multiple filters to the same layer, and alter the effects with blend modes, textures, masks, and patterns.

While all Photoshop filters can be applied ...

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