Comments on: What’s the difference between Photoshop and Photoshop Elements? http://www.aaaphotoshop.com/blog/photoshop-tips/whats-the-difference-between-photoshop-and-photoshop-elements Photoshop News, Tips, Tricks and Updates. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:56:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Jonas M. Rogne http://www.aaaphotoshop.com/blog/photoshop-tips/whats-the-difference-between-photoshop-and-photoshop-elements/comment-page-1#comment-964 Jonas M. Rogne http://www.aaaphotoshop.com/blog/photoshop/whats-the-difference-between-photoshop-and-photoshop-elements#comment-964 Photoshop elements is a "light" version of Photoshop, aimed less towards professional users. It has a completely different user interface, but hosts many of the most important Photoshop tools. So to sum it up: Photoshop Elements - Light version, different UI Photoshop - The normal Photoshop you probably have at school (Photoshop Extended - A few extra specialist tools) Also, remember that you can get student licenses for the programs at a reduced price. If you want to break the law, you could also download a full version of the web. --- From one of my links: --- Some of the features in Photoshop CS3 that are not included in Photoshop Elements 6 are: * CMYK and LAB color modes * More tools and features that work with high-bit (16-bit and 32-bit) images * Combine multiple exposures to create high dynamic range (HDR) images * Channels Palette * Recording custom Actions (for batch processing) * Adjustments: Color Balance, Match Color * Layer Masks, Layer Comps, and Quick Mask mode * Smart Objects, Smart Guides * Lens Blur Filter * Vanishing Point Tool * Pen tool and paths palette * Some adjustment layers (curves, color balance, selective color, channel mixer) * Editing History Log * Text on a path, advanced text formatting * Advanced Layer Style manipulation * Advanced Color Management * Advanced Web features (rollovers, slicing) * Customizable tool presets, keyboard shortcuts, and menus * In the features and tools that are shared, the Photoshop version usually offers more advanced options for fine tuning and control. <br><b>References : </b><br>http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/photoshop/f/elementscompare.htm http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/compare/ Photoshop elements is a “light” version of Photoshop, aimed less towards professional users. It has a completely different user interface, but hosts many of the most important Photoshop tools.

So to sum it up:
Photoshop Elements - Light version, different UI
Photoshop - The normal Photoshop you probably have at school
(Photoshop Extended - A few extra specialist tools)

Also, remember that you can get student licenses for the programs at a reduced price. If you want to break the law, you could also download a full version of the web.

— From one of my links: —
Some of the features in Photoshop CS3 that are not included in Photoshop Elements 6 are:

* CMYK and LAB color modes
* More tools and features that work with high-bit (16-bit and 32-bit) images
* Combine multiple exposures to create high dynamic range (HDR) images
* Channels Palette
* Recording custom Actions (for batch processing)
* Adjustments: Color Balance, Match Color
* Layer Masks, Layer Comps, and Quick Mask mode
* Smart Objects, Smart Guides
* Lens Blur Filter
* Vanishing Point Tool
* Pen tool and paths palette
* Some adjustment layers (curves, color balance, selective color, channel mixer)
* Editing History Log
* Text on a path, advanced text formatting
* Advanced Layer Style manipulation
* Advanced Color Management
* Advanced Web features (rollovers, slicing)
* Customizable tool presets, keyboard shortcuts, and menus
* In the features and tools that are shared, the Photoshop version usually offers more advanced options for fine tuning and control.

References :
http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/photoshop/f/elementscompare.htm
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/compare/

]]> By: HurricaneJuss http://www.aaaphotoshop.com/blog/photoshop-tips/whats-the-difference-between-photoshop-and-photoshop-elements/comment-page-1#comment-963 HurricaneJuss http://www.aaaphotoshop.com/blog/photoshop/whats-the-difference-between-photoshop-and-photoshop-elements#comment-963 Photoshop Elements has many of the same great features that Photoshop has, including a large library of effects and filters. Photoshop Elements limits you to working within the RGB color mode (it doesn't do CMYK). It is a great alternative at a much more affordable price. You can also try Photoshop Express, a "kinda" free online version of the program: https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html.<br><b>References : </b><br> Photoshop Elements has many of the same great features that Photoshop has, including a large library of effects and filters. Photoshop Elements limits you to working within the RGB color mode (it doesn't do CMYK).

It is a great alternative at a much more affordable price. You can also try Photoshop Express, a "kinda" free online version of the program: https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html.
References :

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