jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Linda, you are the best! I have been following topics for a while now and rarely comment. The problem that I see, in many but not all cases, is that when someone asks for help, they get far ranging (and not to the point) answers. Most are no help at all. Change your editor...get a new camera...trick the editor......
Your answer is to the point. All of us have different views, use different cameras and editors. There is a time and place to discuss these things; but not when someone asks a question like this and is looking for a simple, if available, solution.

Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee

Finally the correct answer. So very simple!

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I use Elements 14 and when I finish RAW processing I open them in the Editor for additional tweaking if needed before saving them to PSD's in their version sets with their originals in the Organizer. Then in the Organizer I can Save as New files in JPEG or TIFF or many other of the available formats and save them to a different location - folder, drive, whatever - as needed.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

LOL, it's just because I use Elements But thank you!

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

With all due respect, you do not seem to understand RAW editing very well and you sound as someone relatively new to photography. Honestly, you should not be engaged in editing RAW files till you are more experienced.
All files start as RAW, including JPEG. The difference is that when assigning the camera to shoot JPEG files the firmware of the camera modifies the file and compress it. RAW can also be compressed but the image suffers no modifications by the camera except for the compression.
You believe RAW images are far better than JPEG. Yes, RAW files have more information because it is the raw image from the sensor but try comparing one RAW file against a JPEG image shot with the same camera and same lens and tell me if you see the differences. I bet you will not be able to tell the difference.
I shoot both files depending on the subject. I have many beautiful enlargements made from original JPEG images. Modern JPEG files are excellent in quality and they are no plagued with the artifacts they used to have in the past. If originals are saved as TIFF now those files are lossless and you can work with the original as many times as you want without deterioration of the image.
I do not know what camera you are using but all modern cameras are capable of excellent JPEG images.
If you have to ask about editing RAW files that only tells me you do not have yet the expertise to work with those files.
Respectfully submitted.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Linda, you are the best. LOL You really do give advise that is to the point.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

After you have imported the NEF file, using PSE's ACR, you process the image in PSE and want to save it, you should select the Save As selection. That will allow you to save your work as a .jpg.
--Bob

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

You need to export your processed files as JPEGS.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

I am glad Linda was able to provide a clear response to your question. Elements is something I have not used for years, so I could not help!

However, I do want to comment on processing NEF photos. Whether you take your photos in JPG or RAW, processing is basically the same. The difference comes into play when you want to do some "in depth" editing, because of the amount of information in each type of image file. RAW allows more editing without compromising image quality than you can do with a JPG. So do not worry about processing NEF photos! Just be glad you are taking them as RAW files, because as you progress in editing skills, you may want to go back and re-edit. RAW allows this much more than JPG. RAW files are like a film negative - the original - that during developing can be adjusted in different ways. Then if you want to try something different, you go back to the same original and make those adjustments!

When you decide to begin using LR, you will find that you will always have an NEF file until you export. LR does not have a "Save As" option! You can make changes directly on the original file or on a "virtual copy". The original is recoverable by hitting the "Reset" button in the Develop Module. Some prefer to make a virtual copy and work on that.

The LR export dialogue lets you choose a format without affecting the original RAW file. I prefer TIFF because not only does it retain all the original information, it also shows up as an actual image in the folder on my hard drive, not as an .xmp "sidecar" or represented by a DNG or PSD icon. It also allows you to change some other parameters for different purposes. For instance, email and social media it is better to use a smaller file size, whereas for contests you will want to retain all the information in the file which makes it larger. Also in email and social media, I like to put a watermark on my photos, which can be added in the export dialogue. LR is a powerful cataloging system, as well as an excellent editing program, with the actual image files residing in their folder on your hard drive. By going through LR to make changes, this maintains the connection between LR and the images. This may be one of the hardest things for some to understand!

You can set up whatever system you want for organizing the LR Catalog, and changes will automatically show up the same in the folder on your HD. In addition to my topics, subjects, and dates folders/sub-folders, I keep a folder for "Watermarks". The images in this folder can also be divided up by different types and/or sizes! This makes it easier to find the smaller file sizes I use for sharing. It can also contain a sub-folder for your larger .JPG's without a watermark for contests.

LR also works seamlessly with PS, as well as various plug-ins.

wteffey Loc: Ocala, FL USA

Perfect answer! Disregard all the other comments. Either they have never used Elements or just like to express their lack of knowledge. Kudos to Linda.

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

I use PSE 14. In your Elements "File" there is the "Save As" option. When you "Save As" be sure to select JPEG. I don't save in DNG but I assume that you can open the DNG file and "Save As" a JPEG. If you are using layers, be sure to combine the layers (I use "Flatten Layers" option -- don't ask me why, because I don't know! It's because of something I read a long time ago -- when I used PSE 9).

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

When you flatten the layers, you condense the image. This reduces the file size. But unless you save a copy with all layers intact, you will not be able to go back and re-edit the original. I very seldom flatten layers.

Here is a quote from the PS Online Users Guide:

"Flatten all layers:

Flattening reduces file size by merging all visible layers into the background and discarding hidden layers. Any transparent areas that remain are filled with white. When you save a flattened image, you cannot revert back to the unflattened state; the layers are permanently merged.

Note: Converting an image between some color modes flattens the file. Save a copy of your file with all layers intact if you want to edit the original image after the conversion."

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

That's my method. I save the psd (PS) file then apply color profile, then resize as needed, finally save as .jpg. I always have the psd file available for rework, etc.
--Bob

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

I had to speak up! Photoman was giving advice about flattening layers, when he didn't even know why he did it... Probably did not understand the consequences, either.
---Susan

Mundj Loc: Richmond TX

I checked the online version of the PsE manual and chapter 12 describes on how to save your edited file in jpg and other versions. I would suggest first saving your edited file in the DNG format then resizing it as needed and then save as a JPG file per chapter 12. Keeping the original as a DNG file will allow you to re-edit later. Saving as a JPG will "bake in" your changes.