Elements 2022 (Page 2): Example: google cropping tool photoshop utube You can add 'elements' and hope that better filters the results, or maybe 'elements 2022' to try for some specific...

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

I'm just getting time to learn my elements 2020 be... (show quote)

Example: google cropping tool photoshop utube

You can add 'elements' and hope that better filters the results, or maybe 'elements 2022' to try for some specific version of the software. Personally, I now have enough PSE experience that I can usually 'translate' topics covering a tool / technique that operates much the same both in subscription PhotoShop vs stand-alone PSElements.

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

Elements can do anything you want but you will need some form of training to get the most out of it. Fortunately there are a lot of free or low cost training videos around. I used udemy.com which cost me something like $11 for an in depth, comprehensive, and entertaining training course, which I have lifetime access to if I need to review a topic (which I have done multiple times).

Walt

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

I've used Elements since version 3, so it is not difficult for me to do what I want. There are myriad videos on specific tasks on You Tube. Rick Peterson had a good bunch on earlier versions, but he stopped posting a while back. George Pierson, of How To Gurus, may be the best.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

22 won’t be much different than 13, just more automatic stuff in Quick and Guided and more RAW support for newer cameras. Lots of good YouTube videos to help.

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

They changed the interface in version 15, but that should be easy to figure out.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

paige1209 wrote:

on a scale of 1-10 how user friendly is this program. I had an earlier version (2013) and it was difficult for me. I am at a point where I need more editing than mac has. Don't want a subscription. I would appreciate your thoughts.

Take a little on-line tutorial to get you started.

SlideArtist Loc: Connecticut

paige1209 wrote:

on a scale of 1-10 how user friendly is this program. I had an earlier version (2013) and it was difficult for me. I am at a point where I need more editing than mac has. Don't want a subscription. I would appreciate your thoughts.

I really haven't taken the time to learn any version of Elements, Photoshop, Lightroom etc. I shoot 90% jpg so I let camera do most of what I need for camera club etc. What I do use which does not require hours of learning and practice is a "free" program although it asks for a donation which I gladly gave. It is Faststone. Can't do layers etc. but I lighten, darken, contrast, crop, clone, borders, redeye reduction,-lots of things that I need to adjust my jpg. image. Believe me, it is super simple because I survive by "KISS"-keep it simple stupid.

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

SlideArtist wrote:

I really haven't taken the time to learn any versi... (show quote)

Fasttone Viewer is a great little program. I use it mostly to look at my RAW files on my SD card before downloading, but it does do all of those other things. Fasttone also has another "free" program called Fasttone Resizer, which I use to batch downsize my photos for e-mail and the web. I highly recommend it.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

I'm just getting time to learn my elements 2020 because I have a new epison eco tank printer 8550. I have to learn a simple easy way to resize my crop sensor images from Canon rebel 77D to different size for printing as I notice them being croped in printing process.
I print them to 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 14 and there must be easy way which is my first step.

I vaguely remember hold down a key or too while cropping to keep proportions while croping.

Resizing and cropping are two different actions. If you have cropped to 8x10 aspect, it should print on 8.5x11 regardless of resolution or number of pixels.

For changing number of pixels for sharing online, in PSE I go to top of page: Image - Resize - Image Size:
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/using/resizing.html#about_image_size_and_resolution

The crop tool is on the left side. Under "tool options" you can select presets, such ad 8x10, if you wish. Then crop the image, then save (as new file is best idea IMO):
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/using/cropping.html#main-pars_heading_0

I suspect your issue is with the printer commands as I had a similar problem at first with my Canon printer. Check all the settings in the printer popup screen and/or instructions for your specific printer.

Ken Owen Loc: mid-Michigan

paige1209 wrote:

on a scale of 1-10 how user friendly is this program. I had an earlier version (2013) and it was difficult for me. I am at a point where I need more editing than mac has. Don't want a subscription. I would appreciate your thoughts.

When I purchased PSE 2018, I quickly purchased a great tutorial (about 3-4 hours of training on DVD's) from HTG Photo (George Peirson at How To Gurus). You can sample a lot of his training for free on YouTube, just search for HTG Photo. His training "quickly" made me comfortable with the Expert level editing. Plus I can always go back to the DVD's for a refresher on any particular skill.

pbcbob Loc: Delray Beach, FL

Below is a link to cropping in PS Elements. If you were using PaintShop I could have spelled it out for you.
https://www.teachucomp.com/crop-images-in-photoshop-elements-instructions/

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

pbcbob wrote:

Below is a link to cropping in PS Elements. If you were using PaintShop I could have spelled it out for you.
https://www.teachucomp.com/crop-images-in-photoshop-elements-instructions/

I provided the link direct to Adobe's Help pages. I intended to point out that, along with other resources, every tool and section of PSE has links to detailed information from Adobe. Users need only click on the question mark on the right-hand side of the little window labeled "tool options."

koratcat

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

...I vaguely remember hold down a key or too while cropping to keep proportions while croping.
Can someone point me in right direction.
I was going to make a new topic asking this but I saw this discussion.
Thanks in advance for help

Use the crop tool (looks like two intersecting right angles; select it by hitting C on the keyboard). Then enter the desired width and height (for example: 8 x 10 in--or it can also be set in pixels) in the bar along the bottom of the screen, set your resolution (example: 300). If you want, select a grid overlay to help you decide on composition. When you're satisfied, hit enter, and you're done.

rbmcdill Loc: St. Louis, MO

Besides YouTube, there many helpful books that act like the missing manuals for most of the Adobe products. I've used a version of PS Elements, probably 19, and Lightroom. Elements is easier with the three-tab options, but when you're ready to move forward, Lightroom gives you more control.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Whatever you get, you should buy a book explaining how to use it. Online tutorials and YouTube "How To" videos only cover select subjects. A book will cover the basics to the advanced in much more detail that's easily referenced when needed.

Photoshop Elements 2022 is one of the most thoroughly documented image editing programs. Looking on Amazon, I found 5 books and a quick reference guide sheet available right now.

It also has some plug-in support (as do Photoshop and Lightroom)... This gives you some options to add third party features and functions, which a lot of other programs lack.

Plus it's on sale right now.... $60 for a perpetual license to Photoshop Elements 2022 alone. Or $90 for PSE plus Premiere Elements 2022 (if you need to work with video too). Normally it costs $100 for either program alone, or $150 to buy the two in a bundle.

The only drawback to Elements is that it doesn't get regular updates, the way the subscription products do. There's a new version of Elements released every year (usually sometime in late Sept. or in Oct.) Occasionally there will be a mid-year update, such as a new version of Adobe Camera Raw required to work with a new camera. For example Canon released R7 and R10 cameras in June and July of this year. Apparently Adobe got a heads up and was able to provide Adobe Camera Raw 14.4 to accommodate these in June. They have since issued ACR 14.5 in mid August, which also will work with both those cameras.

Future ACR updates may or may not work with older versions of Elements. Even if they are compatible, new features in future versions of Elements will not be added. Of course, maybe you will have no need for those new features and won't buy a new camera for some time, so will have no need to update the software. If and when you do buy a new camera some years down the road, it may be necessary to buy a future version of Elements, rather than update the 2022 version. The update would have been included with a subscription, but you will have been spending $120 every year to maintain that subscription.