How to create Photoshop Actions

Actions are such an amazing thing! Actions can save you a lot of time editing and have some pretty awesome features. However what happens when you have no idea how to create some of your own? Ah, Don't freak! Here are a few simple steps to help you get started.

1) Make sure the photo you would like to edit is open. Select the little arrow pointing to the right and select the arrow thats pointing down which will then give you the menu on the screen here. After doing so your most likely going to want to create an action set so select "New Set".

2) After selecting "New Set" you must name your action set for example: Dreamy Action Set - click "ok" and your action set will appear at the bottom of your actions box.

3) After it appears at the bottom go back to your drop down menu and select "New Action" to create your first action!

 

4) You can see your action set at the bottom of the box, After you select "New Action" you must name what your first action will be example: Dreamy Action 1 - Click "Record" to begin your action.

5) Once you see that red button at the bottom you are recording and can start by going to your adjustments or do whatever you must do to create your action! When you want to stop your recording you click the dropdown menu once again and it will give you the option to "Stop Recording".