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When did you last see an unphotoshopped picture in a magazine or ad? Yeah, I don't remember too. Photoshop is a fantastic tool for airbrushing away flaws and mistakes and creating a stunning picture. On the other hand, Photoshop pictures deceive people with false impressions and create unrealistic ideas of body image.

However, the people behind these Photoshop disasters aren’t skillful or nefarious. They either suck at Photoshop, don’t notice, or have a weird sense of aesthetics. Some examples could be growing a third limb for somebody, cropping out unwanted body parts, or twisting some girls' legs like wet spaghetti. How these mistakes got past editing and out into the public is a real mystery! 

What is a Photoshop Fail?

Photoshop is an extremely powerful tool that amateurs and professionals use for simple stuff like retouching photos to complex things like designing websites. It is an image creation, graphic design, and photo editing software developed by Adobe. 

A Photoshop fail happens when someone uses the software but leaves a glaring mistake on the photo or image. Some of these mistakes could be retouching gone wrong, altered background, missing body parts, and other crazy occurrences. This could happen due to inattention to detail, lack of post-reviewing, or AI slip-ups. Regardless of the reason, nobody can deny that any Photoshop fail is exceptionally hilarious.

That’s why we’re here to give you a belly-full of laughs with 97 examples of the funniest Photoshop fails you need to see to believe.


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Awww Yesss Finally A Shower That Works With My Broken Neck

Awww Yesss Finally A Shower That Works With My Broken Neck

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This Online Store Photoshopped Front Facing Underwear Onto A Model Facing Backwards

This Online Store Photoshopped Front Facing Underwear Onto A Model Facing Backwards

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Never Ever Leave Your Baby Unattended In The Bath...

Never Ever Leave Your Baby Unattended In The Bath...

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That Time When American Apparel Cropped Out Horse's Body From The Picture

That Time When American Apparel Cropped Out Horse's Body From The Picture

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The Arm... Oh God...

The Arm... Oh God...

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Tamara Laney
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1 Membership--1 Price---Unlimited Freaky Appendages..What a deal!

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Mysterious Leg

Mysterious Leg

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ghosts in east Asian horror films and cartoons do these things often. So, perhaps....... *mistery music in the background*

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How to Fix Photoshop Fails?

It might seem like a disaster if you end up with badly Photoshopped pictures. The truth is that funny Photoshop fails can happen to most people. It is essential to look out for these mistakes before they have severe consequences for your business or personal life. Always remember that it is human to make an error. Here are a few steps to take so that you don’t make such mistakes:

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  • If you are using AI to edit these pictures, look over everything carefully once it is done.
  • Don’t review your Photoshop edits immediately. Look at them again after a break so that you come back with a fresh perspective.
  • Retouch the photo and make sure that it looks natural. 
  • Ask someone else for help if you need clarification on how to edit the photo properly.

If you still end up with bad Photoshop, you can always own up to it. That’s because honesty is always the best policy.

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This Woman Looking Out The Plane Is Very Calm Considering She's About To Crash Into The Hudson

This Woman Looking Out The Plane Is Very Calm Considering She's About To Crash Into The Hudson

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So This Is How You Play Guitar?

So This Is How You Play Guitar?

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#11

This Picture Was On My Pasta Box. What Did They Do To Her?!

This Picture Was On My Pasta Box. What Did They Do To Her?!

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Another Unrealistic Looking Thigh Gap

Another Unrealistic Looking Thigh Gap

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#13

That's Not How You Use A Selfie Stick

That's Not How You Use A Selfie Stick

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She Just Forgot To Draw Them That Morning

She Just Forgot To Draw Them That Morning

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Ladislav Pollo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but what about that scary smile... photographer must be stupid or something.....?

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What Are the Risks of Photoshop?

Photoshop has made it easier for people to change and reshape their body or face into the most ideal version of themselves. It has become so routine that it is difficult to tell which photos are real or fake. This is particularly harmful to young children who will grow up believing that having a perfect body is the norm. 

Even the worst Photoshop fails can have a negative and long-lasting effect on people’s self-esteem and body image. It is crucial to take a lighthearted and balanced view of Photoshop, along with its pros and cons. Take a leaf from this Photoshop Fails online group, which shares excellent examples of lousy photo editing.

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Giant Is Seconds From Being Paralyzed

Giant Is Seconds From Being Paralyzed

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Shanna Westhof
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I remember correctly, the scaling of this advert was done on purpose for a clothing campaign. Anyone remember which one?

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#18

Unless You're An Identical Twin, Don't Bother Applying For This Job

Unless You're An Identical Twin, Don't Bother Applying For This Job

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Living On The Edge

Living On The Edge

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#20

Babies, We Need More Babies In This Picture

Babies, We Need More Babies In This Picture

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Those Are Awfully Long Arms You've Got There

Those Are Awfully Long Arms You've Got There

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Is Photoshop Bad for Photos?

Photoshop is not inherently wrong, but it can lead to a few problems. Here are three things that can happen if someone uses Photoshop in a harmful way:

  • It can give others unrealistic expectations about the way human bodies should look, like these Instagrammers who edit their photos to fit a beauty standard.
  • It can deceive people and make situations or landscapes look incredibly different.
  • It can take away from the natural beauty of the world around us.
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Sometimes A Little Bit Of Photoshop Is Necessary. French Shopping Website La Redoute Forgot To Take Out The Naked Guy In The Background

Sometimes A Little Bit Of Photoshop Is Necessary. French Shopping Website La Redoute Forgot To Take Out The Naked Guy In The Background

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I Guess The Original Family Just Wasn't Attractive Enough

I Guess The Original Family Just Wasn't Attractive Enough

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This Shopped Car At The Mazda Booth At The Portland International Auto Show

This Shopped Car At The Mazda Booth At The Portland International Auto Show

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#28

This University's President Is Really Hands On

This University's President Is Really Hands On

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The Many Hands Of Michelle Obama

The Many Hands Of Michelle Obama

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Kjorn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that so lame if you NEED to photoshop the president holding hand to his wife. Why this is needed?

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What Are Some Celebrity Photoshop Fails?

You’ll be shocked to learn about two celebrity Photoshop fails. The first is from 2015, when Madonna used a Photoshopped pic of her face on the TikToker Amelia Goldie’s body. She posted the picture to promote her album ‘Rebel Heart,’ but this crazy edit only left people confused.

The second instance is when Kris Jenner decided to defy the laws of time and Photoshop her face and Gordon Ramsay’s. She made sure to blur out their wrinkles and smoothen their skin. The only problem is that Gordon Ramsay’s photo showed a different picture, literally. 

Here are some more celebrity Photoshop fails that might seem unbelievable at first.

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This "Professional" Photographer Who "Fixed" Family's Photo Shoot Pictures

This "Professional" Photographer Who "Fixed" Family's Photo Shoot Pictures

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Photoshop Fail For October Puppy. How Does He Poo?

Photoshop Fail For October Puppy. How Does He Poo?

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If You See This View From Your Airplane Window, Start Panicking

If You See This View From Your Airplane Window, Start Panicking

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Ana
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They do say "To Peking non-stop", so I guess that was the plan all along!?

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The Holes In The Waffles Don’t Match The Holes In The Waffle Maker

The Holes In The Waffles Don’t Match The Holes In The Waffle Maker

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#40

"Excuse Me Sir, But Your Missing Something"

"Excuse Me Sir, But Your Missing Something"

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Steve
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's actually wearing camo' face-paint. His head is still there.

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Do the Kardashians Use Photoshop?

The Kardashians are notorious for using Photoshop. Most of the family has been caught using it at some point with magazine Photoshop fails or on their private Instagrams. They have been known to use this photo-editing software to change how their bodies look. Everything from their stomach, waist, arms, shoulders, chin, nose, and lips has been edited and flaunted at some point. 

Excessive editing is harmful because it can lead to low self-esteem and body image issues. It also creates unrealistic expectations for their fans, many of whom may be young children who look up to them.

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The Grill Being Sold On Amazon Is Only Supposed To Be A Foot Tall, But Can We Talk About The Gondola Silhouette?

The Grill Being Sold On Amazon Is Only Supposed To Be A Foot Tall, But Can We Talk About The Gondola Silhouette?

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Steve
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the only thing that could make this any better, would be a "Shutterstock" watermark over one of the elements. Fantastic!

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#43

Someone Should Tell This Women Her Belly Button Is In The Wrong Place

Someone Should Tell This Women Her Belly Button Is In The Wrong Place

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criminalgirl
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the doctor checked her for retaining too much fluids and poked her in the ribs, and this is the dent still showing, she needs medication for that.

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#44

That's One Huge Hip

That's One Huge Hip

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#45

The Neck Which Is Photoshopped So Bad That Even Makes You Questioning Your Whole Life

The Neck Which Is Photoshopped So Bad That Even Makes You Questioning Your Whole Life

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#46

Jennifer Aniston Is Next Level In Yoga

Jennifer Aniston Is Next Level In Yoga

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Dara
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I took me some time to figure out what was going on there ><'

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Mom Got, Like, Three Feet Of Extra Legs

Mom Got, Like, Three Feet Of Extra Legs

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"How Should We Advertise Our Underwear?" "I Dunno, Make The Model's Head Super Big"

"How Should We Advertise Our Underwear?" "I Dunno, Make The Model's Head Super Big"

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Is Photoshop Obvious?

Photoshop is a highly effective and brilliant digital editing tool. That makes it harder to know whether images have been altered or distorted. Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell if the photo has been edited if the effect is subtle, unlike these unconvincing Photoshop attempts. Here are some ways you can point out if an image has been Photoshopped:

  • The background will seem warped or distorted.
  • The entire picture will be in focus, even the background. In unedited images, some elements will be out of focus.
  • The picture will have odd patterns like similar-looking clouds or flowers spread throughout.
  • The person’s skin will not have any blemishes or texture.
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Wrong Reflection

Wrong Reflection

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Models Must Cost Too Much

Models Must Cost Too Much

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#51

This Book Uses The Same Dog Copy And Pasted 3 Times

This Book Uses The Same Dog Copy And Pasted 3 Times

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Tiny Dynamine
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can imagine that every page is the same and it says "There is only one breed of dog: this one."

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#52

It's A Promo Photo For Bad Judge And There's Something Really Wrong With Kate Walsh's Legs

It's A Promo Photo For Bad Judge And There's Something Really Wrong With Kate Walsh's Legs

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#54

Whose Hand Is It?

Whose Hand Is It?

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#55

Kylie Minogue's Got A Curvy... Wall

Kylie Minogue's Got A Curvy... Wall

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Look At The Legs

Look At The Legs

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#57

Hands, They Are Everywhere

Hands, They Are Everywhere

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#58

Chanel Turned Its Jewelry Model Into A Giraffe

Chanel Turned Its Jewelry Model Into A Giraffe

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If They Wanted To Photoshop A Hat Onto This Model, They Could Have At Least Made It The Right Size

If They Wanted To Photoshop A Hat Onto This Model, They Could Have At Least Made It The Right Size

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Looks Like Reese Witherspoon And Oprah Grew Some Extra Limbs

Looks Like Reese Witherspoon And Oprah Grew Some Extra Limbs

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She Is Looking At The Reflection - Reflection Of The Wall

She Is Looking At The Reflection - Reflection Of The Wall

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#62

Wait, Where Does That Double Sleeve Come From?

Wait, Where Does That Double Sleeve Come From?

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#63

Suspenders Weren't Really Connected In This Promo Poster Of Doctor Who

Suspenders Weren't Really Connected In This Promo Poster Of Doctor Who

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Olympic Photoshop Fail (Phantom Hand)

Olympic Photoshop Fail (Phantom Hand)

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Do Real Photographers Use Photoshop?

Real photographers might use Photoshop for a few reasons. Many journalists refrain from using it since it may go against their photojournalism rules. Food photographers use it to retouch the final images and make the food pop. Some photographers only use Photoshop to retouch images by adding effects. 

It can add color, brightness, and contrast to the image. Another way they use it is by creating a composite image, which is a photograph made up of several different images.

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Where Does His Arm Go?

Where Does His Arm Go?

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Finished The Photoshop, Boss!

Finished The Photoshop, Boss!

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Arzaylea Posted This And Then Deleted Because People Started Noticing Her Photoshop Fail - The Bent Bottle

Arzaylea Posted This And Then Deleted Because People Started Noticing Her Photoshop Fail - The Bent Bottle

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Kristen Stewart's Arm Disappeared

Kristen Stewart's Arm Disappeared

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Ged Maybury
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Arms are such a nuisance, so models are fitted with detachable parts. You didn't know this?

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The Latest In "Bad Photoshop" And "Unrealistic Body Image" Comes To Us Courtesy Of Olivia Munn's Giant Head On The Cover Of Webmd

The Latest In "Bad Photoshop" And "Unrealistic Body Image" Comes To Us Courtesy Of Olivia Munn's Giant Head On The Cover Of Webmd

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This Fool Dunking Away From The Damn Hoop On The Back Of Cheeze-It Box

This Fool Dunking Away From The Damn Hoop On The Back Of Cheeze-It Box

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This Is On A Window In London. It's Supposed To Promote Some Weight Loss/diet Thing The Image Of The Woman Was Just Stretched In Photoshop

This Is On A Window In London. It's Supposed To Promote Some Weight Loss/diet Thing The Image Of The Woman Was Just Stretched In Photoshop

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Some Poor Intern Somewhere Would Have Been Asked To Make This After They Lied About Knowing How To Use Photoshop On Their Resume

Some Poor Intern Somewhere Would Have Been Asked To Make This After They Lied About Knowing How To Use Photoshop On Their Resume

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#75

Gisele Bundchen's Belly Button Went Missing

Gisele Bundchen's Belly Button Went Missing

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#76

That Neck Looks Strangely Long...

That Neck Looks Strangely Long...

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Ged Maybury
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More selective breeding. I'm fearing a conspiracy here. Mulder? Scully?

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#77

Indian Actress Alia Bhatt Had A Handy Disaster On The Cover Of Cosmopolitan India

Indian Actress Alia Bhatt Had A Handy Disaster On The Cover Of Cosmopolitan India

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#78

The Top Half Of This Ann Taylor Model Don't Match The Bottom Half

The Top Half Of This Ann Taylor Model Don't Match The Bottom Half

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Ged Maybury
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could be a legit single photo that some incompetent hack has tried to 'fix' by narrowing her waist. (Because, like, it was already narrow enough, actually.)

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Floating Pudding

Floating Pudding

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Something Strange With Her Hand

Something Strange With Her Hand

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Is It a Crime to Use Photoshop, or Is It Legal?

Using Photoshop is not illegal. However, it becomes a problem when someone distorts images for personal gain. It is illegal to change pictures drastically and paint a misleading picture of a situation. People go to huge extents to Photoshop signatures and legal documents. All of this is a crime and should not be done.

Along with being skillful at Photoshop, people should remember that their actions have consequences and use this software carefully. Luckily, many creative photo editors use their powers for good, and you can see this with the winners of Photoshop battles.

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Pizza Place Photoshopped This Picture Of A Pepperoni Pizza Into A Cheese Pizza

Pizza Place Photoshopped This Picture Of A Pepperoni Pizza Into A Cheese Pizza

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Her Torso Is Twisted, But There’s Still Something A Little... Off About The Way Her Legs Are Positioned

Her Torso Is Twisted, But There’s Still Something A Little... Off About The Way Her Legs Are Positioned

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Adam Levine Has Lost Quite A Bit Of His Torso In This Shot From Vogue Russia

Adam Levine Has Lost Quite A Bit Of His Torso In This Shot From Vogue Russia

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#85

The Picture Of A Straw On My Box Of Straws Is Just A Photoshop Line Tool

The Picture Of A Straw On My Box Of Straws Is Just A Photoshop Line Tool

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#86

Something Looks Strange With His Hips... He Also Has Another Watch, Only Visible In Mirrors

Something Looks Strange With His Hips... He Also Has Another Watch, Only Visible In Mirrors

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Giorgio Prodoti
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you look carefully the entire position of the boy is a big composition of different photos

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#87

Kate Moss And Her Daughter Lila Grace Who Got Her Fingers Disappear

Kate Moss And Her Daughter Lila Grace Who Got Her Fingers Disappear

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#88

Not Enough Volume In Jessica's Hair? No Problem, Just Copy - Paste It Few Times

Not Enough Volume In Jessica's Hair? No Problem, Just Copy - Paste It Few Times

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Tiny Dynamine
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're actually standing up straight and he doesn't quite understand the concept of personal space.

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#89

This Model Lost A Few Inches Of Her Thigh

This Model Lost A Few Inches Of Her Thigh

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Natalie Portman's Leg Is Touching The Bed But Her Foot Is Far Away From It

Natalie Portman's Leg Is Touching The Bed But Her Foot Is Far Away From It

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Steve Bowman
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's an Escher bed. I used to have one of those but I sold it after I fell out of it one night and fell down the stairs for 73 minutes.

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Isabel Preysler’s Daughter, Ana Has A Very Long Arm. Or Somebody Else Is Holding Her Waist

Isabel Preysler’s Daughter, Ana Has A Very Long Arm. Or Somebody Else Is Holding Her Waist

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This Model Just Lost Her Leg

This Model Just Lost Her Leg

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#93

Impossible Reflection

Impossible Reflection

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#94

Where Her Waist Meets Her Arm... Something Strange Happens

Where Her Waist Meets Her Arm... Something Strange Happens

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Ged Maybury
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same again. It is waist-narrowing, without any sense of continuity. Just really s****y work.

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VS And Their Photoshop Magic

VS And Their Photoshop Magic

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Ged Maybury
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is almost a perfect mirror image of the previous one. Must be this guy's signature style: Incompetence.

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Mad Photoshop Skills On This Catholic Calendar

Mad Photoshop Skills On This Catholic Calendar

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not photoshop. Some of the icons are made this way intentionally... This is most likely a photo of the icon, that has silver/gold ellements added on top of it.

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Gigi Hadid's Arm In Vogue

Gigi Hadid's Arm In Vogue

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Photoshop Should Be Handled With Care

Although it might be hilarious to laugh at the worst Photoshop fails of all time, this powerful tool can be used for good and bad purposes. On the positive side, it can enhance photos and create stunning works of art. On the other hand, it can be used to create fake images or manipulate pictures like the Instagram Photoshop fails you saw earlier and the other hilarious photos.

People must understand the impact that this photo-editing software can have on their mental health. They should take the proper precautions to understand and use this software carefully. 

The best way to do this is by following the example of the notorious Photoshop troll who takes editing requests a little too seriously!