Detail the steps you would take to prepare an image in Adobe Photoshop for both web and print, considering different resolution and color profile requirements.

Preparing an image for both web and print requires understanding the fundamental differences between these two mediums, particularly regarding resolution, color profiles, and file formats. In Adobe Photoshop, several steps ensure that an image is optimized for its intended purpose, whether it’s displaying on a screen or being printed on paper. Preparing for Web: 1. Resolution: Web images require a low resolution, typically 72 pixels per inch (ppi). The goal is to balance visual clarity with small file sizes that allow for quick loading times on web pages. - Open the image in Photoshop. - Go to "Image" > "Image Size." - In the Image Size dialog, change the "Resolution" to 72 ppi. Ensure the "Resample" option is selected, and choose "Bicubic Sharper" for better quality when downsizing. If the image has to remain at a certain size, then uncheck "resample" to change the resolution without resizing the image. - Check the image size in pixels under the "Dimensions" section. Adjust the pixel dimensions to your web layout's requirements. For example, if your website requires a banner of 1200 pixels wide, then set the width to 1200px. 2. Color Mode: Web images should use the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color mode because monitors use these colors to display images. - Go to "Image" > "Mode." - Select "RGB Color." This will convert the image to an RGB color space, which ensures that colors on the monitor will match the colors seen in the image. 3. File Format: The most common file formats for web images are JPEG and PNG. - JPEG (.jpg) is best for photographs and complex images with many colors, due to its compression capabilities and relatively small file size. This format uses lossy compression, which means the image data is compressed by removing some data in order to reduce file size. - PNG (.png) is better for images with transparency, such as logos, il....