Ignite your creativity with Photoshop Elements
Introducing the latest edition of Photoshop Elements 2025 For Dummies, updated for the newest version of Adobe's affordable and beginner-friendly photo editing software. With this comprehensive guide at your fingertips, you'll unlock the potential of Elements, turning ordinary photos into extraordinary images. Packed with all the essential photo editing tools, this software empowers you to brush up snapshots, create like-worthy social media posts, and create artistic masterpieces. In this easy-to-understand guide, you'll find instructions on using editing tools, working with layers, making one-click fixes, brightening colors, adding filters, and beyond.
Master the basics of Photoshop Elements and make basic edits in Quick Mode Learn advanced editing techniques such as background replacement, stylize type, apply blend modes, social meda sharing, and other creative tricks, Discover the latest AI features such as depth of field, change object color, and combine photos Utilize camera raw to transform your camera's image data into stunning photographs
Perfect for non-professional photographers and graphic designers new to Elements or looking for a refresh, this best-selling Dummies guide is your essential companion for getting started with Elements and learning insider tips to create images that “pop.”
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 2025 5 CHAPTER 1: Exploring the Photo Editor 7 CHAPTER 2: Getting Familiar with the Organizer 33 CHAPTER 3: Organizing Your Pictures 47 CHAPTER 4: Viewing and Finding Your Images 57 Part 2: Selecting and Correcting Photos 71 CHAPTER 5: Editing Camera Raw Images 73 CHAPTER 6: Making and Modifying Selections 97 CHAPTER 7: Working with Layers 129 CHAPTER 8: Simple Image Makeovers 145 CHAPTER 9: Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity 181 Part 3: Exploring Your Inner Artist 223 CHAPTER 10: Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More 225 CHAPTER 11: Drawing, Painting, and Typing 255 Part 4: Printing, Creating, and Sharing 287 CHAPTER 12: Getting It on Paper 289 CHAPTER 13: Sharing Your Work 297 CHAPTER 14: Making Creations 303 Part 5: The Part of Tens 315 CHAPTER 15: The Ten Best Guided Edits 317 CHAPTER 16: Ten (or So) More Project Ideas 335 Index 341
Barbara Obermeier is the principal of Obermeier Design and the Chair of the Visual Arts Department at California Lutheran University. Ted Padova is semiretired and devotes his time to photography and consulting.