Many people use Adobe Photoshop Elements for their image editing and scrapooking needs as a cheaper, easier alternative to the full version of Photoshop.  Unfortunately it has been a while now since they updated the software for the mac user but with this version(version 8) they have done just that, and produced an update for both the Mac and Windows user.

If you are currently trying to decided which digital scrapbooking software you would like to use you may want to consider Photoshop Elements which is a great option for computer scrapbooking for both the PC and Mac.

This scrapbooking software allows you to organize all your photos and videos (within the organizer for windows and within bridge if you are a mac user), you can add tags and keywords making searching for that digital picture or video clip a breeze.  Now you have all your photographs organized to your liking it is much easier to select the ones you want to edit or add effects to and create something from the vast list of options available to you, once you have created your masterpiece elements provides you with easy options for sharing your work.

When it comes to creating with your photos version 8 has enhanced the ways you can share your photographs online (and even on the iPhone if you're lucky enough to own one!) The software also provides many more professionally designed themed layouts and templates just ready for you to customize with your photographs.

Now if you already own Photoshop Elements is it worth upgrading to the new software? 

I can't make that decision for you but this list of the new features available within version 8 may help:

Organize

• Analysis which find's the best quality photos or clips for you.
• People recognition whichquickly finds family & friends within your photos.

Edit

• Recomposes your photos without distortion.
• Perfectly lights your shots showing up all the details within your photographs.
• Previews adjustments so you can choose the best ones.
  

Create

• Allows you to create, scrapbook pages, slideshows, photo books and greetings cards using the new templates and artwork created for this version.
  

Share

• You can share your creations and photos on your web sites and on your phone or in your Ceiva picture frames and with this version you will be provided with interactive online album templates.

Whether it is your first time trying to digiscrap or you are thinking of updating your existing software I hope this post was helpful to you :)


Cheers Groobers

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