Photoshop Elements 2025 For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 New Features
	About This Book
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started with Photoshop Elements 2025
	Chapter 1 Exploring the Photo Editor
		Examining the Photo Editor
			Examining the image window
			Uncovering the contextual menus
			Selecting the tools
			Selecting from the Tool Options
			Playing with panels
		Using the Photo Bin
			Creating different views of an image
			Viewing filenames
			Using Photo Bin Actions
		Using Some Creative Features
			Using Guided Edits
			Working with Adobe Stock images
			Searching Guided Edits
		Controlling the Editing Environment
			Launching and navigating Preferences
			Checking out all the Preferences panes
			Perusing preset libraries
	Chapter 2 Getting Familiar with the Organizer
		Touring the Organizer
		Organizing Photos and Media on a Hard Drive
		Adding Images to the Organizer
			Adding files from folders and removable media
			Downloading camera images with the Elements Downloader
			Importing additional photos from folders
		Navigating the Media Browser
		Setting Organizer Preferences
	Chapter 3 Organizing Your Pictures
		Organizing Groups of Images with Tags
		Rating Images with Stars
		Adding Images to an Album
			Creating an album
			Editing an album
		Adding People in the Media Browser
	Chapter 4 Viewing and Finding Your Images
		Cataloging Files
			Using the Catalog Manager
			Working with catalogs
			Backing up your catalog
		Switching to a Different View
		Viewing Photos in Memories (Slideshow)
		Searching for Photos
			Using Search
			Searching by history
			Searching metadata
			Searching similarities
				Searching visually similar photos
				Searching duplicates
				Searching objects
Part 2 Selecting and Correcting Photos
	Chapter 5 Editing Camera Raw Images
		Launching the Camera Raw Editor
		Understanding Camera Raw
			Learning Raw file format attributes
			Opening images in the Camera Raw Editor
		Getting Familiar with the Raw Editor
		Getting Familiar with the Panels
			Using the Basic panel
			Sharpening and reducing noise
				Sharpening images
				Adjusting noise
			Using the Calibration panel
		Working with Filmstrips
		Working with Profiles
			Looking at the Adobe Camera Raw profiles
			Managing profiles
			Creating a Favorites list
		Opening Non-Raw Images in the Camera Raw Editor
		Changing Image Defaults
		Working with XML Files and Preferences
			Changing program defaults
			Using Save Options
			Using sidecar files
	Chapter 6 Making and Modifying Selections
		Defining Selections
		Creating Rectangular and Elliptical Selections
			Perfecting squares and circles with Shift and Alt (Option on the Mac)
			Applying Marquee options
		Making Freeform Selections with the Lasso Tools
			Selecting with the Lasso tool
			Getting straight with the Polygonal Lasso tool
		Working Wizardry with the Magic Wand
			Talking about Tolerance
			Wielding the Wand to select
		Modifying Your Selections
			Adding to, subtracting from, and intersecting a selection
			Avoiding key collisions
		Painting with the Selection Brush
		Painting with the Quick Selection Tool
		Selecting with the Auto Selection Tool
		Selecting Your Subject, Background, or Sky with One-Click Selecting
		Fine-Tuning with the Refine Selection Brush
		Working with the Cookie Cutter Tool
		Eliminating with the Eraser Tools
			The Eraser tool
			The Background Eraser tool
			The Magic Eraser tool
		Using the Select Menu
			Selecting all or nothing
			Refining the edges of a selection
	Chapter 7 Working with Layers
		Getting to Know Layers
			Converting a background to a layer
			Anatomy of the Layers panel
			Using the Layer and Select menus
				The Layer menu
				The Select menu
		Tackling Layer Basics
			Creating a new layer from scratch
			Using Layer via Copy and Layer via Cut
			Duplicating layers
			Dragging and dropping layers
		Moving a Layer’s Content
		Transforming Layers
		Flattening and Merging Layers
			Flattening layers
			Merging layers
	Chapter 8 Simple Image Makeovers
		Cropping and Straightening Images
			Cutting away with the Crop tool
			Fixing distortion with the Perspective Crop tool
			Cropping with a selection border
			Straightening images
				Using the Straighten tool
				Using the Straighten menu commands
		Recomposing Images
		Employing One-Step Auto Fixes
			Auto Smart Fix
			Auto Smart Tone
			Auto Levels
			Auto Contrast
			Auto Haze Removal
			Auto Color Correction
			Auto Sharpen
			Auto Red Eye Fix
		Editing in Quick Mode
		Fixing Small Imperfections with Tools
			Cloning with the Clone Stamp tool
			Retouching with the Healing Brush
			Zeroing in with the Spot Healing Brush
			Eliminating objects with the new Remove tool
			Repositioning with the Content-Aware Move tool
			Lightening and darkening with Dodge and Burn tools
			Smudging away rough spots
			Softening with the Blur tool
			Focusing with the Sharpen tool
			Sponging color on and off
	Chapter 9 Correcting Contrast, Color, and Clarity
		Editing Your Photos Using a Logical Workflow
		Adjusting Lighting
			Fixing lighting with Shadows/Highlights
			Using Brightness/Contrast
			Pinpointing proper contrast with Levels
		Adjusting Color
			Removing color casts automatically
			Adjusting with Hue/Saturation
			Eliminating color with Remove Color
			Switching colors with Replace Color
			Changing an object’s color
			Correcting with Color Curves
			Adjusting skin tones
			Defringing layers
			Eliminating haze
			Adjusting color temperature with photo filters
			Mapping your colors
		Adjusting Clarity
			Removing noise, artifacts, dust, and scratches
			Blurring when you need to
			Sharpening for better focus
			Opening closed eyes
			Colorizing a photo
			Smoothing skin
			Adjusting facial features
			Moving Overlays
			Moving Photos
			Moving Elements
		Working Intelligently with the Smart Brush Tools
Part 3 Exploring Your Inner Artist
	Chapter 10 Playing with Filters, Effects, Styles, and More
		Having Fun with Filters
			Applying filters
			Corrective or destructive filters
			One-step or multistep filters
			Working in the Filter Gallery
			Distorting with the Liquify filter
		Correcting Camera Distortion
		Exploring Elements’ Unique Filters
			Creating a comic
			Getting graphic
			Using the Pen and Ink filter
		Dressing Up with Photo and Text Effects
		Adding Shadows, Glows, and More
			Applying styles
			Working with styles
			Using the Graphics panel
		Mixing It Up with Blending Modes
			General blending modes
			Darken blending modes
			Lighten blending modes
			Lighting blending modes
			Inverter blending modes
			HSL blending modes
		Using Photomerge
			Photomerge Panorama
			Combine Photos
	Chapter 11 Drawing, Painting, and Typing
		Choosing Color
			Working with the Color Picker
			Dipping into the Color Swatches panel
			Sampling with the Eyedropper tool
		Getting Artsy with the Pencil and Brush Tools
			Drawing with the Pencil tool
			Painting with the Brush tool
			Using the Impressionist Brush
		Filling and Outlining Selections
			Fill ’er up
			Outlining with the Stroke command
		Splashing on Color with the Paint Bucket Tool
		Working with Gradients and Patterns
			Applying a preset gradient
			Applying a preset pattern
		Creating Shapes of All Sorts
			Drawing a shape
			Editing shapes
		Creating Type
		Specifying Type Options
		Editing Text
		Enhancing Type
			Adjusting type opacity
			Applying filters to your type
			Painting your type with color and gradients
			Warping your type
			Using Text Overlay Templates
Part 4 Printing, Creating, and Sharing
	Chapter 12 Getting It on Paper
		Getting Pictures Ready for Printing
		Working with Color Printer Profiles
			Printing a photo with the printer managing color
			Printing a photo with Elements managing color
			Printing a picture package or contact sheet
		Getting Familiar with the Print Dialog Box
			Using the Prints options
	Chapter 13 Sharing Your Work
		Using the Share Panel
			Emailing photos
			Working with Adobe Premiere Elements
			Sharing your photos on social networks
				Sharing photos on Facebook
				Using other online services
				Adobe Elements (Beta)
	Chapter 14 Making Creations
		Checking Out the Create Panel
		Grasping Creation-Assembly Basics
		Creating a Quote Graphic
		Creating a Memories Video
		Creating a PDF Slideshow
		Making Additional Creations
Part 5 The Part of Tens
	Chapter 15 The Ten Best Guided Edits
		Correct Skin Tone
		Sharpen
		Object Removal
		Perfect Portrait
		Replace Background
		Remove a Color Cast
		Levels
		Resize Your Photo
		Recompose
		Move & Scale Object
	Chapter 16 Ten (or So) More Project Ideas
		Screen Savers
		Flyers, Ads, and Online Auctions
		Clothes, Hats, and More
		Posters
		Household and Business Inventories
		Project Documentation
		School Reports and Projects
		Blogs
		Wait — There’s More
Index
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