Adobe Photoshop Elements 9
| Usability | 4.0 | |
| Importing Images | 4.0 | |
| Photo Editing | 5.0 | |
| Photo Sharing | 4.0 | |
| Output Capabilities | 4.0 | |
| Support | 4.5 | |
| Overall Rating | 4.5 |
Photoshop Elements Overview
No matter what your photo project is, Photoshop Elements 9 will deliver professional-looking, high-quality results every time. There is no other photo editing program that can match up to it. You will never run out of creative ways to use this software, because it's so full of easy-to-use design features.
Usability
While Photoshop Elements is known for its vast array of editing tools, every effort has been made to make the program as easy to use as possible. While there is most likely going to be some time needed to best utilize the program for your individual needs, the software is set up to allow you to use the most intricate tools without added hassle.
Importing Images
It's simple to import pictures with Photoshop Elements 9, because it is set up to automatically put your pictures into the folder on your computer called My Pictures. Of course, if you want to save them to a different directory, you have the option to change the destination folder.
Photo Editing
With all of the editing software on the market, it's easy to get confused when trying to decide on which one is best for the job. This is where Photoshop Elements Editing comes in. The primary focus of this software is photo editing; therefore, it doesn't bloat the program with unnecessary features that would otherwise get in your way. It provides all the essential tools needed for quick fixes, such as red eye removal and cropping, as well as basic editing like color correction and making lighting adjustments. Photoshop Elements Editing even includes Photomerge, a tool that allows two or more images to blend together seamlessly, eliminating over or under-exposed areas. It can also be used to extract parts of one photo and apply them to another photo; this includes adding everything from environmental props or people to an otherwise empty landscape.
Photo Sharing
Photoshop Elements makes sharing your photos a breeze. In addition to an included 2GB of online usage provided for all program users, Photoshop allows for easy sharing of files to all popular online social pages. You can also share without the internet, using the wide variety of program-based tools designed to help you show off your photo projects with style.
Output Capabilities
Elements is known for its excellent output capacities. In addition to being able to save in print in a wide variety of formats, the software allows you to print straight to a variety of media from greeting cards to compact disc labels.
Support
Photoshop Elements is backed up by Adobe's powerful support, both online and in person. Instant help can be found within the software as well as on the website through tutorials, a detailed FAQ section and consumer driven support forums. For additional assistance, technicians are available for fourteen hours per day each weekday.