How to open a new layer in photoshop

There are several ways to open a new layer in Photoshop:

  1. Menu Bar: Go to Layer > New > Layer (or press Ctrl+Shift+N on Windows or Command+Shift+N on Mac).
  2. Layer Panel: Click on the Create a New Layer button at the bottom of the Layers panel (or press Ctrl+Shift+N on Windows or Command+Shift+N on Mac).
  3. Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+Shift+N on Windows or Command+Shift+N on Mac.
  4. Right-Click: Right-click on the Layers panel and select New > Layer.
  5. Drag-and-Drop: Drag a layer from another document or a file onto the Layers panel to create a new layer.
  6. Duplicate Layer: Select a layer and go to Layer > Duplicate Layer (or press Ctrl+J on Windows or Command+J on Mac) to create a copy of the layer.

When you open a new layer, Photoshop will create a new layer with a default name, such as "Layer 1". You can rename the layer by double-clicking on the layer name in the Layers panel.

Note: You can also use the Layer > New > Layer from Background option to create a new layer from the background layer.