Friday, January 8, 2010

What is the difference between Photoshop and Photoshop Elements?

Besides the pricetag... Basically what CAN'T I do with Elements compared to the full version?What is the difference between Photoshop and Photoshop Elements?
Photoshop is an expensive program that has all the bells and whistles used in professional graphics production. It also has a steep learning curve. Elements is a reasonably priced program designed for home and amateur (non-professional) users who work mainly with RGB jpgs, i.e. most of us. Elements has a bunch of technical tools (like the Adobe Camera Raw dialog) that are also part of Photoshop. Since it's built on Photoshop, it also has a learning curve, especially at the beginning, but it's easier to master. If you need CMYK color separation for printing, vector drawing tools and a gazillion controls, get Photoshop. Which program is right for you depends on what you need to do to photos, how much you can afford to spend and how patiently you can sit while learning to use the program.What is the difference between Photoshop and Photoshop Elements?
A very lucid analysis of the 2 programs

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