If you are a seasoned Adobe software user you will definitely agree that with every new version of software that Adobe develops there is always something new. So do the new versions of Adobe software make the older versions become obsolete? Well the answer to such a question will be no, not at all you can still use your older versions of the software but only that you will be missing out from some of the new stuff that will be on offer in the newer versions.

Adobe first created the Photoshop photo editing software and it soon became evident that it needed a ?lite? version for those who only wanted photo editing capabilities without the bells and whistles that accompany Photoshop. Because of this, Photoshop Elements was created so people can easily edit their photos without needing loads of training first.

Adobe has reworked Photoshop Elements a few times and have currently released version 7. Version 7 is without a doubt the most comprehensive update this program has undergone. The number of tools and features has increased tremendously and the programmers have included essentials to make it closely resemble the professional version of Photoshop. Now, when using Photoshop Elements, you are able to edit your photos just as if you had done it professionally with the Photoshop software.

Another change in version 7 is the user-interface which makes the program much more user friendly than in previous versions. If you haven?t already upgraded you may be wondering what the new features include.

Elements 7 has an organizer which will allow you to label your images so you can easily sort and find them whenever you need them. This is very good for you can be working on some images simultaneously, so the organizer will allow you to sort the images as projects which you can access with ease. Then there is the fix feature. This feature will give you all the most commonly used tools when trying to edit an image. So the common tools you will be readily given will be the smudge, blur and sharpen tool.

If you enjoy making personalized items you will especially enjoy the create panel which helps you create items such as calendars, slideshows, etc. To use this feature you simply need to drag your image to the create panel and then decide on which project you would like to make. It is an incredible tool for making personalized gifts for friends and family.

For me the most impressive feature on Adobe Elements 7 is the share feature. Using this feature you can share your photo album via the Internet and social networking programs such as MySpace and Facebook. You can also easily share your photos via email or copy them to a DVD/CD.

I have only touched on a few of the incredible new features available in Elements 7. You can try it out for yourself; Adobe offers a free 30 day trial period on their website.

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