Adobe Photoshop Elements

“Version 5 of Photoshop Elements is packed with exciting features…making this an essential upgrade for existing users and the best choice for novices looking for a complete digital-imaging solution.”

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PC Magazine
September 12, 2006

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“Excellent editing tools and advances in the importing and sharing of photos put Photoshop Elements a big step ahead of Paint Shop Pro.”

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PCWorld.com
October 26, 2006

“What [Photoshop Elements] now provides, with vast improvement over earlier versions, is a nice way to organize and share pictures.”

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Wilson Rothman
TIME.com
September 27, 2006

“Adobe Photoshop Elements remains my favorite consumer photo editing suite and the benchmark by which others must be judged. Version 5.0…includes a number of significant improvements to a package that already managed to combine real power and ease-of-use.”

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Paul Taylor
Financial Times
November 18, 2006

“Photoshop Elements incorporates many of Photoshop's powerful features without being too overwhelming to the novice user…The user interface is friendly to beginners, but not "dumbed-down" to the point that it frustrates experienced users. Photoshop Elements also includes a powerful, integrated photo organizer, making it a perfect all-in-one solution for the majority of digital photographers.”

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Sue Chastain
About.com
November 1, 2006

“With each successive version of Photoshop Elements, we've been pleased with the changes and improvements, but Adobe deserves an especially big shout out for this one.”

Theano Nikitas
Digital Photographer
February 1, 2007

“[Users will] appreciate the simplicity and ease with which a layout can be created in PSE 5.0.”

Theano Nikitas
Digital Photographer
February 1, 2007

“…[Photoshop] Elements 5.0 is a solid upgrade from previous versions and should be considered by anyone looking for an easy-to-use program that also has room to grow.”

Jon Canfield
PC Photo
December 1, 2006

“Powerful new tools and fun features make this version of Photoshop Elements well worth the upgrade”

Jon Canfield
PC Photo
December 1, 2006

“[PSE 5.0] is an ideal solution for anyone who expects to grow into Photoshop CS2.”

Jon Canfield
PC Photo
November 1, 2006

“Photoshop Elements means never having to say, ‘I suppose that's good enough'.”

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Andy Ihnatko
Chicago Sun-Times
September 26, 2006

“Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 is simply the best consumer-level photo organizer/editor on the market.”

Susan Glinert
Computer Shopper
January 1, 2006

“Many programs offer combined photo-editing, management, and sharing capabilities, but few do it with the elegance and agility you’ll find in Photoshop Elements 5.0.”

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Jennifer Farwell
Smart Computing
May 1, 2007

“This upgrade to one of the world’s most popular digital photography suites is impressive.”

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Jennifer Farwell
Smart Computing
May 1, 2007

“[PSE 5.0] adds a few more features to what was already an attractive offering for digital photo enthusiasts…Elements also works with Adobe's latest consumer software for video editing, called Premiere Elements 3.0. Together, they can create fancy videos that blend live action with still photography.”

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Crayton Harrison
The Dallas Morning News
October 12, 2006

“With each successive release, Adobe Photoshop Elements continues to maintain its position as the most powerful consumer image-editing program in its class.”

Theano Nikitas
PC How To Digital Photography Buyer's Guide
Winter, 2007

“There’s no doubt that the depth and breadth of this program will keep it at the top of people’s shopping lists…PSE 5.0 proves you don’t have to bust your budget to get top-of-the-class digital photography tools; you only have to break open your piggy bank for this $99 program.”

Theano Nikitas
PC How To Digital Photography Buyer's Guide
Winter, 2007

“The application is probably the most popular image editor for digital photography enthusiasts due to its robust feature set that enables you to organize, edit and distribute your digital images.”

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John Virata
Digital Media Net
September 25, 2006

“Overall, Photoshop Elements 5 has some new tools that are worth the cost of an upgrade, or for those who are in the market for an image editor, a robust editor that is easily the most powerful in its category.”

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John Virata
Digital Media Net
September 25, 2006

“The focus of Photoshop Elements 5.0 is still on making editing easy, but also with more creativity and greater ability to showcase and share your images.”

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Douglas Dixon
Internet Video Magazine / Manifest Technology
December, 2006

“You can’t go wrong with Photoshop Elements.”

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Reviews Staff
TopTenREVIEWS.com
February 1, 2006

“Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 and Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 bundle combines two feature-packed prosumer applications that enable users to use their photos and videos in several innovative and entertaining ways.”

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Michael Kleper
The Kleper Report on Digital Imaging
January/February, 2007

“Over all I find many major improvements in this version.”

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Harry Skevington
Reviews4you.com
February 1, 2007

“Unless you are a professional photographer Adobe Photoshop Elements Version 5.0 is packed with everything you need to improve your photo album.”

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Harry Skevington
Reviews4you.com
February 1, 2007

“If you’re no longer content to print out your images or post your photos on a website - or are looking for novel ways to present your memories - you now have a treasure trove of possibilities in Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0.”

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Jane Emery
LA's The Place
October 25, 2006

“Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 adds an ingenious twist to the task of organizing photos: It can now plot the images on a Yahoo! Map.”

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Jane Emery
LA's The Place
October 25, 2006

“As expected, there are new and improved features in Photoshop Elements 5 (E5) which will appeal to both photographers and legal professionals.”

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Stephen Bird
The Lawyer's PC
March 1, 2007

“Photoshop Elements 5 and Premiere Elements 3 should be useful additions to any law firm's software collection, especially if still and video images are among the firm's resources.”

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Stephen Bird
The Lawyer's PC
March 1, 2007

“Rarely do I encounter a piece of software so well designed that words fail me....If you need a phenomenal image editor and organizer package, buy Adobe Photoshop Elements 4. And if you're thinking of taking up video editing, get the bundle with Adobe Premiere Elements 2....Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 adds even more power to an already top-flight image editor/organizer package. Equipped with a chic interface and a fantastic toolbox, Elements is the best choice for digital photographers who want to put their photo collection in order and share with others.”

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Susan Glinert-Stevens
CNET

“…Photoshop Elements 4 is still the best low-priced image editing and organization application you can buy.”

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PC World

“[Photoshop Elements 4.0 is the] perfect all-in-one solution for the majority of digital photographers....Photoshop Elements remains a powerful photo suite that every digital camera owner should have.”

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Sue Chastain
About.com

“I highly recommend [Photoshop Elements 4.0] to anyone looking to start digital scrapbooking. If you are an existing user, I also recommend upgrading to the new 4.0 because so many of the new features seem to have been added to meet our specific needs. It is a program well suited for digital scrapbook artists of every skill level and with a price tag of around $99, it's priced for just about any budget.”

Jennifer Pebbles
Digital Memories,
November/December 2005

“For the prolific shooter who's new to editing and wants to learn, or the serious enthusiast who doesn't do enough retouching to require Photoshop CS2, Elements 4.0 is a great choice.”

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Debbie Grossman
Popular Photography & Imaging

“I was pleased to see that both levels of Photoshop Elements were available in one product. The price of this product is well worth it. It pleased me to see that if a user wanted to advance to a professional level of use, that the tools to achieve that are available.”

iParenting Media Awards
February 2006

“[Photoshop Elements 4.0] has the most frequently used features in Photoshop and a simple easy-to-use interface which is great for beginning photo editors. It’s not just for beginners though, for advanced photographers and editors, Photoshop Elements supports Camera Raw for Raw-capable cameras...”

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Chad Jarrett
LA Splash

“...unlike many $50 imaging programs, [Photoshop Elements 4.0] is an excellent balance of finely detailed tools and automatic fixes.”

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Cyndy Bates-Finnie
PC Today

“Photoshop Elements 4.0 provides a simple way for students to enhance, organize, and display their digital photos in creative and entertaining ways, such as via slideshows. The updated version offers tools for users at all skill levels…”

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T.H.E Journal 2005

“When you get the hang of both Elements applications, there's no end to the fun. You can adjust a photo's every detail, manipulate it with artwork, archive it, turn it into a slide show and order prints. You can choose from a bazillion scene transitions in a video.”

Crayton Harrison
Dallas Morning News

“...the remarkable power and ease of use make Photoshop Elements 4.0 well worth looking into. If you've already spent hundreds of dollars on your camera, Photoshop Elements 4.0 is a one good way to make sure that you get the most for your digital photography dollar.”

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Po Wong
Digital Journal

“The key to successful digital imaging is to treat your computer's hard disk drive not like a digital shoe box where you just download your images, but as a managed repository that enables you to better manage and manipulate those images. Photoshop Elements 4 leads the way in doing just this.”

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John Virata
Digital Media Net

“[Photoshop Elements 4.0] has improved its tagging system...this version also makes it easier to cut and paste complex images.”

Herb Bloom
Senior Scene

“The latest Photoshop Elements is big on helping you organize photos. By using tags when importing pictures, you can help the software recognize people in pictures, and later pull them up in groups.”

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I.J. Hudson
nbc4.com

“The unmatched integration between these top-notch components still makes Photoshop Elements the best choice for an all-in-one editing/organizing package.”

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J. Rodriguez
Photoshopped.net

“[Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 is] a perfect holiday gift for photo enthusiasts.”

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Sue Chastain
About.com

“…with the power of Photoshop, plus the extra organizational and sharing tools that scrapbookers crave, Adobe's newest version of Photoshop Elements 3.0 is sure to be a hit. Check it out and buy the full version or the upgrade if you already own PSE...Adobe Photoshop Album 3.0 is perfect for super quick pages created with premade page kits or ploppers AND for advanced editing for creating your pages or elements from scratch”

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Digital Scrapbook Place

“It's not your father's Photoshop Elements anymore, it's the program it should always have been; a full-featured image editor with a wonderfully functional browsing, sorting and comparing front end that I hope is part of the next Photoshop CS...There's lots more here and not enough space in a First Looks to tell all....The enhanced features and increased capabilities of Adobe's Photoshop Elements 3.0 gives you hundreds of reasons to upgrade, and if you're not using it, especially if you're on Windows, it's time you did.”

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Joe Farace
Shutterbug

“Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 might make you think you are a junior graphic designer. This simple software package lets you organize, share and edit all of your photos, and even create slideshows and other photo creations.”

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TechLiving

“Photoshop Elements 3.0 is a giant leap forward in terms of both features and ease of use. Every digital camera owner should have it.”

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Sue Chastain
About.com

“The feature set is robust, the price is right, the performance is exceptional on a dual G5 and a 3GHz machine, and the output and share options are many.”

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John Virata
Digital Media Net

“…As an avid amateur, I find that Adobe Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Album offer me all the essential organizing and editing tools I need.”

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Linda Knapp
Seattle Times

“There's plenty of software out there to handle specific stages of digital photo management, but this is the first to do it all extremely well.”

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Popular Science

“Photoshop Elements 3 takes browsing and organizing one level higher.”

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Vincent Bockaert
Digital Photography Review Online

“Photoshop Elements 2.0 improves upon the initial release in just about every way. After spending some time with this upgrade, I'm still hard pressed to find any faults or issues. For the price and the target audience this product is intended for, this upgrade is a slam-dunk.”

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George Penston
Creativepro.com
August 27, 2002

“4.5 out of 5 stars....The best image editor you can buy for less than $600....This well-designed, well thought-out application packs a lot of value for the money.”

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Alan Stafford
PCWorld.com
July 2002

“While Photoshop Elements 2.0 may be cheap, it's far from a cut-down version of its big brother....In fact, Photoshop Elements 2.0 adds functions particularly suited to digital photography, which makes sense given the proliferation of digital cameras and popularity of photo-sharing online.”

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Will Head
PCWorld.com
July 2002

“Photoshop Elements 2.0 provides easier access to commonly needed tools, along with new color correction, compositing, and creative tools.”

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Peter Cohen
MacCentral
July 2002