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Photoshop Elements For Dummies

By Ted Padova and Barbara Obermeier
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A step-by-step guide to the core features of Photoshop Elements, one of the world's most accessible photo-editing apps for non-pros In Photoshop Elements For Dummies, an experienced team of design professionals walks you through the beginner-friendly photo editing tool that's used by countless amateur photographers and... Read More
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A step-by-step guide to the core features of Photoshop Elements, one of the world's most accessible photo-editing apps for non-pros

In Photoshop Elements For Dummies, an experienced team of design professionals walks you through the beginner-friendly photo editing tool that's used by countless amateur photographers and designers around the world. The authors focus on the tools and features of Photoshop Elements used over and over by its vast audience. From utilizing layers to AI-powered one-click fixes, colorizing techniques, and filters, Photoshop Elements For Dummies offers step-by-step demonstrations of how to turn your images into stunning showstoppers.

You'll learn to enhance everyday photographs you've taken at weddings, on hikes, with friends, and anywhere else. You'll also discover how to:

  • Replace backgrounds and duplicate layers to transform your photos into entirely new creations
  • Generate different views of an image and use the photomerge feature
  • Use Quick Mode to make fast and easy edits and manage your catalog of images
  • Apply the latest AI features

Perfect for non-professional photographers and graphic designers new to the software, Photoshop Elements For Dummies is a great way to get a grasp on the core functions of Photoshop Elements that stay the same from version to version.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394379965

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 703g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Barbara Obermeier Computing & Technology Dummies Education & Reference Non-Fiction Ted Padova

About the Author

Barbara Obermeier is the principal of Obermeier Design and an Assistant Professor of Visual Art at California Lutheran University.

Ted Padova is a photo enthusiast and author of more than 70 computer books.

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