Learning Adobe Photoshop has a lot of advantages in freelancing, as it is one of the most popular software for photo editing and visual content creation.
Photoshop can be used to do many types of work, such as:
Photo editing & retouching
Background removal
Social media post design (Facebook, Instagram)
Banner, flyer, poster, brochure design
Website UI design/mockup
Amazon/eCommerce product photo enhancement
T-shirt or merchandise design
High demand on Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer
A lot of jobs are available for Photoshop-based work. Example:
Gigs like “Background Removal”, “Photo Retouch”, “Social Media Banner” are in high demand on Fiverr.
Marketing material designers, e-commerce image editors, Photoshop experts are regularly sought on Upwork.
Passive income opportunities
You can earn passive income by selling design templates, mockups, brushes, graphic elements, etc. created with Photoshop on Creative Market, GraphicRiver, Adobe Stock or Etsy.
Work opportunities in various industries
Photo editing for photographers
Product image optimization for online store owners
Ad design for digital marketers
Content design for social media managers
Quick to learn and easy to practice
There are countless free and paid tutorials to learn Photoshop, and you can start working on real projects very quickly.
If you are interested in image-based design or editing, learning Photoshop is a great investment for a freelancing career.