okay hi! i have a really old editing tutorial from back in january that i've been linking people to, but it's pretty outdated by now. i also keep getting anons asking about the same things, which is fine, but i always have to go searching for the post explaining it, so having it all in one place will be a lot more convenient lol
i use a ☠ copy of photoshop cc 2017 to edit my screenshots, however the majority of everything i'm doing also works on photopea
photopea is an online version of photoshop that's 100% free and works very well! i can't recommend it enough, it's fantastic
first things first, you're going to need some screenshots to edit. for the sake of this tutorial i'll be working with this one of raffy:
in all honesty, gshade will do most of the work for you. of course it's not needed, but i definitely don't think i could live without it! in this screenshot i used sunset n' vinyl by nesurii
when opening the screenshot, the first thing i do is run it through 2 photoshop actions:
butter action by early-grape
smooth sharp (no topaz) by poolbrop
to add actions in photoshop go:
windows > actions > the 4 lines at the upper right corner of the newly opened window > load actions > your downloads folder > open up the .atn files!
if you're using photopea, as far as i'm aware you can't use photoshop actions, but i've found that 'filter > stylize > oil paint' and 'filter > sharpen > smart sharpen' have a very similar effect when using the right settings. try these:
i like these two actions because they smooth everything out nicely, but keep it sharp at the same time! i always run butter before i run smooth sharp, however butter may leave you with 2 layers. make sure to merge these layers before running smooth sharp to achieve the full effect.
here's a before and after (of the photoshop action):
from here you can move on to step 2
before anything else i want to share the template that i use to make editing a lot faster. you don't need to use it but it's definitely made things a lot easier for me! it's a .psd file and will work perfectly in photopea
download (simfileshare)
if you're using the template you can skip right on to the next section, as it's already cropped to the right size and has the colouring folder included. just drag your screenshot into it and resize to fit the height.
if you're not using it, crop your edited screenshot to:
1707 width x 1280 height
then adjust the colours to your liking. it always varies slightly depending on the picture but my regular process for each screenshot would be:
up the saturation by 8%
up the lightness by 3%
up the contrast by 12%
all of this can be done by looking in the 'images > adjustments' tab
you should end up with something similar to this!
if you want to add a moodlet or social interaction or anything similar, it's all the same process. what you'll need is a screenshot of it straight from the game. i just press the 'c' key to capture them! i'll be working with these two:
for the blue notification i'm going to select it using the box select tool. try to get it as exact as possible. one you have it selected
for photoshop users:
click on the 'select and mask...' option located at the top
adjust the global refinements at the side as follows:
select 'ok' and press 'ctrl + c' to copy it, then 'ctrl + v' to paste it into your screenshot. adjust the size and position and you should end up with something like this:
next you want to add the transparent border around the notification. if you're using my editing template, right click on the reference notif in the layers tab and select 'copy layer style' (photopea > 'layer style > copy'). from there you can paste that layer style onto your own notif through the layers tab.
if you're not using the template, here's how to set it up on photoshop:
right click your notification layer and select 'blending options'
under styles, tick the checkboxes for stroke and drop shadow
input these settings:
on photopea, it should be more or less the same. repeat the exact same process with the social menu option, but instead of selecting it with the box select tool, use the magic select tool. in the end you should end out with this!
from here you're finished! thanks for reading! go to file and export as png
if you've got questions never hesitate to ask, just make sure to read the faq in my pinned. i might edit this post soon to include the gen intro traits and aspirations bit, but this is all for now. hope it helps, my editing process post has been in need of a revamp for a very long time. i haven't proof-read this so apologies for any mistakes!
I've been getting a lot of asks lately about my editing so I thought I'd make this post with a little list of all the psds/tutorials/gshades I've been using lately on my posts! ₊˚⊹⋆
Inspired by the soft breeze of the Mediterranean coast, this collection captures the feeling of sun-warmed skin, salty air, and effortless summer elegance. Light fabrics, relaxed silhouettes, and ocean-toned hues come together to create pieces that feel both romantic and naturally lived-in.
Designed for everyday coastal living — whether your sim is walking through a seaside town, lounging under the sun, or dressing up for a golden-hour evening by the water.
Seafoam Top — 10 swatches
Coastal Jeans — 14 swatches (Has versions without the print)
Aegean Halter — 12 swatches
Coastal Denim Skirt — 10 swatches
Azure Bloom Blouse — 10 swatches
Azure Bloom Skirt — 10 swatches
Reverie Dress — 12 swatches
SWATCHES
The color palette is inspired by the soft atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast, blending fresh sea tones with warm natural hues and romantic accents. Sea Mist and Olive Grove, soft neutrals such as Pearl Veil and Blush Petal, romantic shades like Lavender Haze and Porcelain Blue. Warm tones like Sunlit Honey and Warm Sand and coastal blues such as Coastal Denim and Deep Aegean .
RELEASE DATES [dd/mm/yyyy]
Early Access [24/04/2026]
Public Access [22/05/2026
I hope you enjoy this collection as much as I enjoyed making it 🤍
Maybe it's fate, or perhaps just our destiny... because @sentate and I are back with our fourth collaboration!
This year we felt like taking your sims out into the desert for a stylish summer festival. Featuring floaty bohemian influences fused with a twist of cowgirl glamour. Get ready to party under the never ending midnight sun... because your destiny awaits you.
The full collection features a combined total of 15 items across a specially designed 20 swatch colour palette, plus extra denim and print swatches.
Serenity’s part of the collaboration
Sentate's part of the collaboration
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Based on what I learned from pack 1 & 2, here comes pack 3. I feel like I improved a bit with this one and I genuinely love this set sm, hope these are useful for you too~ Preview inspired by this pin.
GAME VERSION: 1.121.372.1020
BGC / Unisex
Categorized under Hat and Lip Ring (Left)
Each bang takes its color and texture from the hair, and every version includes 4 swatches
V1-V6 & V7-V20 are available here & here
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