Getting Started

Introduction to the Editor 
Learn how to start Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 and view a brief overview of the Editor screen.
    
Access Photos Already Saved on Your Computer
Use Photoshop Elements to access a picture that is already saved on your computer and then save it with a new file name.

The Zoom Tool
It is easy to change which portion of a picture you are looking at by using the Zoom Tool.  You can zoom in to see details of a smaller section of the image or zoom out to see more of the image.

Crop or Resize an Image

Resize a Picture
Easily change the size of a picture to make it fit the area where you are going to use it.

Cropping Photos
Cropping allows you to remove distracting background elements and focus in on the target of your photo by selecting the part of the photo you want to keep and deleting everything else.

Selecting Part of an Image

Using the Elliptical Marquee Tool
The Elliptical Marquee Tool allows you to select a round or oval section of an image.  Learn how to select a section, remove the image outside the selection, and then save the image.

Selecting with the Lasso Tool
The Lasso Tool can be used to select areas of an image that have an irregular shape. 

Working with Text

Add Text to a Photo
Photoshop Elements makes it easy to add text to a photo and then save the text and photo as a single image.

Filters and Special Effects

Soften the Border of a Photo
Soften the edge of a photo so that the edges appear to fade out.  Includes an explanation of the feather tool.

Using Artistic Filters
Modify the appearance of photos by apply filters and special effects.  This TechClip explains how to use the Artistic filters that can be used to make photos look like drawings or paintings.

Add a Frame to a Photo
Photoshop Elements makes it easy to add a picture frame to a photo.  There are several styles of frames to choose from.  Some of the frames look like traditional picture frames while others look more like special affects that modify the edges of the photo.

Convert a Photo to Black and White
Converting a color photo to black and white photo is easy with Photoshop Elements. 
 

Using a Scanner

Scan an Image and then Edit It
Use a scanner to import an image into Photoshop Elements so that you can modify it.