Intro: The Magic Behind the Layers

In a world bursting with new design tools, from Figma to Canva to AI generated art, Adobe Photoshop remains the undisputed heavyweight champion of creativity. Whether you’re a web designer, illustrator, photographer, or content creator, Photoshop continues to evolve with hidden features, unexpected tricks, and powerful workflows that keep it relevant and essential.

In this post, we’ll dive into some lesser-known secrets of Photoshop, including the hilarious and mysterious “Banana Tool”, how to change your Photoshop coffee color scheme, and explore Typekit’s font matching tools and AI services that help designers match fonts with ease. These tricks not only boost your productivity but can also save you hours in workflow adjustments.

Let’s uncover the magic that makes Photoshop not just a tool but an experience.

🐒 1. Photoshop’s Hidden Banana Trick – Yes, It’s Real!

Ever stumbled across the Banana Tool in Photoshop and thought, “Wait, what?” Believe it or not, it’s a real Easter egg hidden in the Preferences menu a fun nod from Adobe’s quirky dev team.

🍌 How to Enable or Disable the Banana Tool in Photoshop

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Open Photoshop.

2. Go to the top menu: Edit > Preferences > Technology Previews (on Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences > Technology Previews (on macOS).

3. Look for an option called “Enable Banana Tool.”

4. Check the box to turn it on. 🍌

5. Click OK and restart Photoshop.

Now, the Banana Tool doesn’t actually do anything functional it’s a joke/Easter egg. But it’s a fun reminder that Adobe’s dev team loves to hide little surprises in the software. It’s perfect for showing off or playing a harmless prank on a colleague.

💡 Tip: Want to turn it off? Just go back to the Technology Previews menu and uncheck it.

☕ 1.2 Change Photoshop’s Interface Color to Coffee Brown

Looking to customize your Photoshop experience to make it more personal or comfortable on your eyes? You can change the interface color from the standard grays to a “coffee-inspired” color palette.

Here’s how to do it:

☕ How to Change the Interface to Coffee Tones

1. Go to the menu: Edit > Preferences > Interface (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences > Interface (Mac).

2. Under Color Theme, you’ll see four square icons ranging from light gray to dark gray.

3. Hidden trick: If you press Shift + click on the darkest color, it changes to a rich coffee brown tone (this may depend on your version available in some CC versions only).

4. Click OK and enjoy your new mocha-tinted workspace!

🎨 This color mode may reduce eye strain and give your workspace a sleek, espresso-style vibe. Perfect for those long creative sessions.

🔤 2. Font Matching with Adobe Typekit: A Designer’s Secret Weapon

Finding the right font can be a struggle especially when a client sends you an image and says, “Can you match this font?” Adobe’s built-in Typekit Matching Font Tool is a game-changer for this.

🧠 What is Typekit Font Matching?

Typekit, now known as Adobe Fonts, includes a feature that lets you identify fonts from images directly inside Photoshop.

🛠️ How to Use Font Matching in Photoshop

1. Open an image that contains the font you want to identify.

2. Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool (M) to highlight the text.

3. Go to the top menu: Type > Match Font.

4. Photoshop will analyze the selected area and display a list of matching Adobe Fonts and similar system fonts.

5. Click Download from Adobe Fonts if it’s not already installed.

💡 Pro Tip: Make sure the text in the image is straight and high contrast for the best results.

🤖 2.2 AI Tools for Font Matching: The Top 3 You Should Know

While Adobe’s native tool is powerful, several AI-based platforms offer advanced font recognition perfect when you’re working with unique or obscure typography.

🔍 Top 3 AI Tools for Font Matching:

1. WhatTheFont by MyFonts

• Upload an image and let the AI analyze the typeface.

• Suggests both free and paid options.

• Great for branding, logo redesigns, or retro font searches.

2. Font Squirrel Matcherator

• Advanced scanning with the option to isolate multiple font areas.

• Useful when dealing with decorative or script fonts.

3. Fontjoy (Bonus: AI Font Pairing)

• While not a recognition tool, Fontjoy uses AI to pair fonts perfectly.

• Great for web designers and branding pros looking to create cohesive typography styles.

✨ Is ChatGPT useful for font matching?
Yes! You can ask ChatGPT to suggest font pairings based on style (e.g., “match a serif with a modern sans-serif”), but it won’t recognize fonts from an image. However, with proper prompt input, ChatGPT can suggest font families for mood, branding, or content type.

🔄 3. Workflow Wins: Why Font Matching is a Game-Changer

Using tools like Typekit Matching or WhatTheFont doesn’t just save time it improves design consistency.

📌 Why It Matters:

• ✅ Maintain brand consistency across web, print, and media

• ✅ Speed up workflow when replicating or updating client materials

• ✅ Reduce guesswork and revisions

📁 Bonus Tip: Create a Font Reference Library

Every time you use Typekit or AI tools to identify a font:

• Add it to a shared font library or a style guide.

• Note where it came from and how it was used.

• This saves time on future projects and helps teammates stay aligned.

🎬 Final Thoughts: More Tips, Tricks, and a YouTube Channel Incoming!

Photoshop continues to surprise us not just with its professional-grade tools but with clever Easter eggs, intuitive font matching, and AI-enhanced workflow shortcuts.

We’ve only scratched the surface. Whether you’re a Photoshop beginner or a creative pro, these tricks can give your projects a sharp edge and a touch of personality.

👉 Stay tuned! We’re preparing to launch our official Creativa Forge YouTube Channel, where we’ll bring these Photoshop tricks to life with step by step video tutorials. Like, subscribe, and design along with us as we explore more hidden gems in your favorite creative software.