Have you been working on a project and something just doesn't look right? Perhaps you've accidentally resized a photo and it looks off. This a common problem that comes from resizing a photo just vertically, or horizontally. It's easy to avoid, watch my video so see how. Drag from the corner When you have put a photo (or any layer of paper or embellishment) Check constrained proportions If you have accidentally resized the layer incorrectly, but haven't clicked the green check mark just click the constran proportions box in the tool options. Undo is your friend! Text Resizing Tips With a box ..read more

Ali Edward's Week In The Life is a creative project that captures the essence of everyday life. Ali Edwards, a seasoned memory keeper and storyteller, has been leading this project since 2005. The upcoming Week In The Life 2024 is just around the corner, starting on April 22nd. Why Week In The Life Matters Before we delve into the design formula, let’s pause and acknowledge something essential: your story matters. Yes, you—the person reading this right now. Whether you’re navigating parenthood, working from home, shuttling kids to activities, or simply experiencing life ..read more

Sometimes, the Photoshop Elements backup feature just doesn't play nice! Today, I'm sharing how you can get all of your Photoshop Elements files and organizing across to a new PC. You definitely do not want to retag everything! And you won't have to either. Adobe has cursory instructions on how to do this in their help, but here's the step by step with all my tips from 14+ years of using Organizer to make sure you don't miss anything. Please note, these instructions have only been tested on Mac to Mac or Windows to Windows upgrades. The Problem: New Computer & the Backup and Restore Didn't ..read more

By far the most common question I get about Photoshop Elements each year is whether or not to upgrade each year. Let's look at your current version and your photo editing needs to see if you should upgrade. Watch my video to see what I recommend. You can see all the new features in my Photoshop Elements 2024 review, the highlights this year are: New interface for options of light and dark UI New Guided Edits Moving Elements New features in the companion apps Automatic syncing of your photos to the web In the US, Photoshop Elements costs $99.99 and the upgrade saves you around $20. You can up ..read more

You can create the perfect shot, with facial feature adjustments in Photoshop Elements. Automatically open closed eyes, fine-tune face tilt, automatically smooth skin, and more. You can use the Perfect Portrait Guided Edit in Photoshop Elements 2023 and newer. Watch my video to see how: Open the photo you want to edit in Photoshop Elements Editor Click on the Guided Edits tab Select Special Edits Select Perfect Portrait Follow the steps in the right hand panel Smooth Skin Increase Contrast Adjust Facial Features Remove Blemishes Whiten Teeth Open Closed Eyes Enjoy your beauti ..read more

Warped shadows and butterfly with the Warp Tool Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 brought us the Warp Tool - it's been one of those features that scrapbookers have be requesting for years! You can now manually warp your layers in Photoshop Elements! Head to the Transform menu then click Warp to change your layer to any shape you like. You can drag the outside handles, the grid inside the image or adjust the Bezier handles to adjust the corners. Please note, you can't warp smart objects or linked layers, so unlink your layers and simplify your smart object before attempting to warp them. You can ..read more

You can now create and share fast-moving Photo Reels in Photoshop Elements! Zip through your favorite shots, each with its own text, effects, and graphics. Now, with new Photo Reels, you can save them as MP4s or GIFs for easy sharing on all your favorite social platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. What reel will you make first? Happy creating ..read more

You can use the new Color Match features in to match colors and tones of one photo to make your photo look similar. Match colour and tone for a fresh new vibe. With Color Match from built-in presets or use a photo of your own, click once, and then fine-tune hue, saturation, and brightness. Color Match is available in the Quick and Advanced Edit modes ..read more

The first change you'll notice is the all-new interface. Adobe has upgraded Elements with modern fonts, icons, buttons, and colors that are easier on the eye. The tool icons in Elements now match up with the tools in Photoshop or Premiere for more consistency across the programs. You can choose from light and dark mode options, so you can go over to the dark side or stay with the light and bright interface you are used to. Those changes apply to the Photo Editor, Organizer and Video Editor seperately, which is a nice touch. Are you going to join the dark side? Let me know in the comments if y ..read more

The Duotone effect has become a trendy image effect. You can create it with just a few clicks in Photoshop Elements. Watch my video to see how to create the look: Duotone Effect Guided Edit You can start with quickly adjusting the size of your image for the social platform you want to post to. Adobe had a variety of Duotone effect presets to choose from, but you can choose custom colors to create a completely new look for your photos. Duotone effect comes in two variants: Normal Duotone and Gradient Duotone. You can also add a shape overlay to the design. I love this effect! To use this feat ..read more