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Get to know Photoshop Elements

  1. Get to know Photoshop Elements
  2. Photoshop Elements User Guide
  3. Introduction to Photoshop Elements
    1. What's new in Photoshop Elements
    2. System requirements | Photoshop Elements
    3. Workspace basics
    4. Guided mode
    5. Making photo projects
  4. Workspace and environment
    1. Get to know the Home screen
    2. Workspace basics
    3. Preferences
    4. Tools
    5. Contextual task bar
    6. Panels and bins
    7. Open files
    8. Rulers, grids, and guides
    9. Enhanced Quick Mode
    10. File information
    11. Presets and libraries
    12. Multitouch support
    13. Scratch disks, plug-ins, and application updates
    14. Undo, redo, and cancel actions
    15. Viewing images
    16. Importing Files
  5. Fixing and enhancing photos
    1. Resize images
    2. Cropping
    3. Process camera raw image files
    4. Add blur, replace colors, and clone image areas
    5. Adjust shadows and light
    6. Retouch and correct photos
    7. Restore Photos
    8. Combine Photos
    9. Sharpen photos
    10. Transforming
    11. Auto Smart Tone
    12. Recomposing
    13. Using actions to process photos
    14. Photomerge Compose
    15. Create a panorama
    16. Moving Overlays
    17. Moving Elements
    18. Moving Photos
  6. Adding shapes and text
    1. Add text
    2. Edit text
    3. Spell Checker
    4. Create shapes
    5. Editing shapes
    6. Painting overview
    7. Painting tools
    8. Set up brushes
    9. Patterns
    10. Fills and strokes
    11. Gradients
    12. Work with Asian type
  7. Quick Actions
  8. Generative AI
    1. Generate Image
    2. Insert Object
  9. Guided edits, effects, and filters
    1. Guided mode
    2. Filters
    3. Guided mode Photomerge edits
    4. Guided mode Basic edits
    5. Adjustment filters
    6. Effects
    7. Guided mode Fun edits
    8. Guided mode Special edits
    9. Artistic filters
    10. Guided mode Color edits
    11. Guided mode Black & White edits
    12. Blur filters
    13. Brush Stroke filters
    14. Distort filters
    15. Other filters
    16. Noise filters
    17. Render filters
    18. Sketch filters
    19. Stylize filters
    20. Texture filters
    21. Pixelate filters
  10. Working with colors
    1. Understanding color
    2. Set up color management
    3. Color and tonal correction basics
    4. Choose colors
    5. Adjust color, saturation, and hue
    6. Fix color casts
    7. Using image modes and color tables
    8. Color and camera raw
  11. Working with selections
    1. Make selections in Photoshop Elements
    2. Saving selections
    3. Modifying selections
    4. Move and copy selections
    5. Edit and refine selections
    6. Smooth selection edges with anti-aliasing and feathering
  12. Working with layers
    1. Create layers
    2. Edit layers
    3. Copy and arrange layers
    4. Adjustment and fill layers
    5. Clipping masks
    6. Layer masks
    7. Layer styles
    8. Opacity and blending modes
  13. Creating photo projects
    1. Project basics
    2. Making photo projects
    3. Editing photo projects
    4. Creating Photo Reels
  14. Saving, printing, and sharing photos
    1. Save images
    2. Printing photos
    3. Share photos online
    4. Optimizing images
    5. Optimizing images for the JPEG format
    6. Dithering in web images
    7. Guided Edits - Share panel
    8. Previewing web images
    9. Use transparency and mattes
    10. Optimizing images for the GIF or PNG-8 format
    11. Optimizing images for the PNG-24 format
  15. Keyboard shortcuts
    1. Keys for selecting tools
    2. Keys for selecting and moving objects
    3. Keys for the Layers panel
    4. Keys for showing or hiding panels (expert mode)
    5. Keys for painting and brushes
    6. Keys for using text
    7. Keys for the Liquify filter
    8. Keys for transforming selections
    9. Keys for the Color Swatches panel
    10. Keys for the Camera Raw dialog box
    11. Keys for the Filter Gallery
    12. Keys for using blending modes
    13. Keys for viewing images (expertmode)

Your Photos, Your Story - Turn your everyday moments into priceless memories with Photoshop Elements

  1. Get to know Photoshop Elements
  2. Photoshop Elements User Guide
  3. Introduction to Photoshop Elements
    1. What's new in Photoshop Elements
    2. System requirements | Photoshop Elements
    3. Workspace basics
    4. Guided mode
    5. Making photo projects
  4. Workspace and environment
    1. Get to know the Home screen
    2. Workspace basics
    3. Preferences
    4. Tools
    5. Contextual task bar
    6. Panels and bins
    7. Open files
    8. Rulers, grids, and guides
    9. Enhanced Quick Mode
    10. File information
    11. Presets and libraries
    12. Multitouch support
    13. Scratch disks, plug-ins, and application updates
    14. Undo, redo, and cancel actions
    15. Viewing images
    16. Importing Files
  5. Fixing and enhancing photos
    1. Resize images
    2. Cropping
    3. Process camera raw image files
    4. Add blur, replace colors, and clone image areas
    5. Adjust shadows and light
    6. Retouch and correct photos
    7. Restore Photos
    8. Combine Photos
    9. Sharpen photos
    10. Transforming
    11. Auto Smart Tone
    12. Recomposing
    13. Using actions to process photos
    14. Photomerge Compose
    15. Create a panorama
    16. Moving Overlays
    17. Moving Elements
    18. Moving Photos
  6. Adding shapes and text
    1. Add text
    2. Edit text
    3. Spell Checker
    4. Create shapes
    5. Editing shapes
    6. Painting overview
    7. Painting tools
    8. Set up brushes
    9. Patterns
    10. Fills and strokes
    11. Gradients
    12. Work with Asian type
  7. Quick Actions
  8. Generative AI
    1. Generate Image
    2. Insert Object
  9. Guided edits, effects, and filters
    1. Guided mode
    2. Filters
    3. Guided mode Photomerge edits
    4. Guided mode Basic edits
    5. Adjustment filters
    6. Effects
    7. Guided mode Fun edits
    8. Guided mode Special edits
    9. Artistic filters
    10. Guided mode Color edits
    11. Guided mode Black & White edits
    12. Blur filters
    13. Brush Stroke filters
    14. Distort filters
    15. Other filters
    16. Noise filters
    17. Render filters
    18. Sketch filters
    19. Stylize filters
    20. Texture filters
    21. Pixelate filters
  10. Working with colors
    1. Understanding color
    2. Set up color management
    3. Color and tonal correction basics
    4. Choose colors
    5. Adjust color, saturation, and hue
    6. Fix color casts
    7. Using image modes and color tables
    8. Color and camera raw
  11. Working with selections
    1. Make selections in Photoshop Elements
    2. Saving selections
    3. Modifying selections
    4. Move and copy selections
    5. Edit and refine selections
    6. Smooth selection edges with anti-aliasing and feathering
  12. Working with layers
    1. Create layers
    2. Edit layers
    3. Copy and arrange layers
    4. Adjustment and fill layers
    5. Clipping masks
    6. Layer masks
    7. Layer styles
    8. Opacity and blending modes
  13. Creating photo projects
    1. Project basics
    2. Making photo projects
    3. Editing photo projects
    4. Creating Photo Reels
  14. Saving, printing, and sharing photos
    1. Save images
    2. Printing photos
    3. Share photos online
    4. Optimizing images
    5. Optimizing images for the JPEG format
    6. Dithering in web images
    7. Guided Edits - Share panel
    8. Previewing web images
    9. Use transparency and mattes
    10. Optimizing images for the GIF or PNG-8 format
    11. Optimizing images for the PNG-24 format
  15. Keyboard shortcuts
    1. Keys for selecting tools
    2. Keys for selecting and moving objects
    3. Keys for the Layers panel
    4. Keys for showing or hiding panels (expert mode)
    5. Keys for painting and brushes
    6. Keys for using text
    7. Keys for the Liquify filter
    8. Keys for transforming selections
    9. Keys for the Color Swatches panel
    10. Keys for the Camera Raw dialog box
    11. Keys for the Filter Gallery
    12. Keys for using blending modes
    13. Keys for viewing images (expertmode)

Unlock Your Creativity with Photoshop Elements

Photoshop Elements is your go-to photo editing software, designed for everyone—from beginners to advanced users. Whether you want quick fixes, guided edits, or complete creative control, Photoshop Elements has the tools to bring your vision to life.

   

  

Editing Workspaces: Tailored for Every Skill Level

Quick Edit: Instant Enhancements

Perfect for beginners and casual editors, Quick Edit offers one-click corrections and easy-to-use sliders to adjust brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness in seconds.

A - Toolbar in Quick Mode. In Quick mode, the toolbar offers a simplified set of user-friendly tools designed for fast edits. These include Zoom, Hand, Selection Brush, Eye, Whiten Teeth, Straighten, Horizontal Type, Remove Tool, Crop, and Move.

B - Quick Actions Panel. In Photoshop Elements, Quick Actions deliver one-click edits for instant enhancements like Blur, Skin Smoothing, Dehaze, and Colorize. You’ll find them neatly housed in the Quick Actions panel within the Quick workspace.

  

Guided Edit: Step-by-Step Edits

Learn and create effortlessly using 50+ step-by-step Guided Edits. Follow simple instructions to achieve professional-quality results.

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Brightness & Contrast

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ShapeOverlay_After

Shape Overlay

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Lighten_darken_after

Lighten & Darken

Sharpen_Before
Sharpen_after

Sharpen Photo

ObjectRemoval_Before
ObjectRemoval_After

Object Removal

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Levels_after_2x

Levels

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CorrectSkinTones_After

Correct Skin Tone

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BackgroundChanger_After

Replace Background

  

Advanced Edit: Full Creative Control

For experienced users, the Advanced Room provides powerful tools, layers, masks, and precise selections for intricate edits.

In Advanced mode, the toolbar has more tools than in Quick mode. You get access to a wider range of editing options, giving you more control over your project. This mode is designed for users who want to fine-tune their edits with precision. If you're looking to do more than just simple edits, Advanced mode is where all the powerful tools live.

  

Professional-Quality Editing Tools

Adobe Camera Raw (ACR)

Edit RAW files with professional-grade controls for exposure, color, and detail enhancement.

Presets & Assets

Choose from a vast collection of:

  • Graphics – Borders, frames, and stickers to personalize your photos.
  • Fonts & Text Effects – Stylish typography and customizable text layers.
  • Filters & LUTs – One-click color grading and aesthetic adjustments.

Quick Actions

Save time with 30 AI-powered automatic enhancements like:

  • Auto Colorization – Instantly turn black-and-white photos into vibrant images.
  • One-Click Subject Selection – Easily isolate people or objects.
  • Sky Replacement – Swap out dull skies for dramatic, high-quality backdrops.

  

Creative Projects & Creations

Photo Creations

Bring your memories to life with:

  • Photo Collages – Combine multiple photos into eye-catching layouts with customizable designs.
  • Photo Books – Create personalized keepsakes using professionally designed templates.
  • Slideshows & Animations – Transform photos into engaging, motion-filled visual stories.
  • Photo Reel –  Effortlessly create a dynamic slideshow of your favourite photos with animated transitions, mimicking the classic film strip look, perfect for sharing memories with a cinematic touch.

Social Media & Sharing

Easily resize, format, and enhance images for social media platforms. Share directly from Photoshop Elements to Instagram, Facebook, and more.

  

Why Choose Photoshop Elements?

  • AI-Powered Tools – Adobe Sensei automates complex edits, making professional results easy.
  • User-Friendly Interface – No steep learning curve—intuitive design for all skill levels.
  • 3-Year Term License – No subscriptions required—get full access to your software for a full 3 years, with nothing more to pay during the term..

  

Introducing Elements Organizer

A file browser - it’s a smart, user-friendly media manager that makes your creative life smoother in Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements ecosystem.

What is Elements Organizer ?

Elements Organizer is the centralized hub bundled with Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. It helps users import, organize, tag, search, and share their photos and videos—all in one intuitive space. It’s designed for both beginners and seasoned creators who want quick access to memories without sifting through endless folders. You don’t need to be a tech wizard to use it. With a clean interface and powerful under-the-hood tools, Organizer brings structure to your creative chaos.

To explore more about Elements Organizer, refer to the Elements Organizer User Guide.

Get Started with Photoshop Elements Today!

Unleash your creativity with Photoshop Elements. Whether you're enhancing everyday photos, exploring artistic effects, or creating stunning projects, Photoshop Elements gives you everything you need. Start editing today!

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