2.12.2012

Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 - A Complete Review

By Willy D Wear


Photoshop is the best known photo editing software there is, and Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 is a smaller version of this program. This is, however, by no means a cheap alternative that's lacking in features. On the contrary, this software does just about everything the average person will ever need to do with their pictures. It does, however, have some drawbacks as well and in this review we'll be taking a thorough look at Photoshop Elements.

Oftentimes, people that take digital images will see things in them that they want to change. An example of a change that you may want to make might include removing passersby that should not be in the picture. This could include buildings, traffic, and other things that simply got into the picture frame. So instead of having an excellent photo, you end up with things in the image that distract those that see it. Therefore, when you use Elements, you'll see how quickly you will be able to modify these problems. One particular component, Spot Healing Brush, allows you to erase unwanted components of your digital images. By using this, you will have complete control of your images after all.

You may be wondering if you should get Elements or the full version of Photoshop. While this is a personal choice, the fact is that the vast majority of people will find that Elements can do everything they need to do with their photos. If you do buy the full version, it will cost you several hundred dollars more, and you'll find that it's much more complicated to learn. It will also use up more of your computer's resources to run. For the most part, the full version of Photoshop is appropriate for professional photographers or graphic designers. If you need advanced features such as Advanced Color Management, Advanced Layer Style Manipulation or Lens Blur Filter, then you should get the full version. For most users, however, Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 will be perfectly sufficient.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 is designed to be simpler and less expensive than the full version of Photoshop, but it's still not easy for many people to learn. If you're new to the program, there's a definite learning curve to go through. One limitation of Elements is that it doesn't come with a manual you can read. While you can learn how to do many things easily enough from the instructions provided, sometimes it's easier to have something to read that's not on a computer screen. That's why you might be better off purchasing one of the manuals that's available for Adobe Photoshop Elements if you buy the program. It's not essential, but you'll probably find that you learn faster this way, and with less frustration.

If you're considering Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, the points we've covered in this review should be helpful to you. If you want a program that can transform your photos in any way manner you want, Elements is a good choice. However, you have to be willing to put in the time it takes to learn all of the features. Elements also has a few glitches, so you should research how well the software runs on your type of computer and operating system.




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