Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

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Editor's Rating:
3.0 stars
Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
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Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP, 256MB RAM
Limitations:
30-day trial
Date Added:
December 21, 2004
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Publisher's description of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

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Adobe's consumer-level photo editor offers unique features designed specifically for amateur photographers, hobbyists, and business users who want a simple-to-use, yet powerful digital-imaging solution. Flexible image-capturing options let you work with photos taken with digital or traditional cameras, and versatile delivery features enable you to prepare images for print, e-mail, or posting on the Web.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 software now provides powerful photo-editing functionality, plus intuitive organizing and sharing capabilities. Make quick fixes when you need to or use advanced editing options when you want more control. Organize the way you want and show off your creativity with new dynamic slide shows and themed photo e-mail.

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Editor's review of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

3.0 stars

With an impressive collection of flexible tools, Adobe Photoshop Elements is one of the most powerful consumer-level photo editors around. Batch processing, image layering, cloning, and Web optimization are just a few of the software's timesaving tools. Though Photoshop veterans will feel right at home, the software's busy array of palettes and pull-down menus may be a bit overwhelming to newcomers. Thankfully, a well-organized group of tutorials and contextual help tools do a great job of demystifying the software's labyrinthine interface. Advanced users will appreciate its color management and support for EXIF data. If you're looking for a basic tool for common graphic tasks such as red-eye reduction and image resizing, there are plenty of lower-priced options that are much easier to master. However, if you need a tool that will deliver a significant boost in creativity as well as in productivity, Photoshop Elements is definitely worth a look.

User reviews of Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

Average user rating: 3.6 stars out of 79 votes
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4 stars

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Version: Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

"One of the best photo editing software out there!"

by deasluke on January 21, 2006

Pros: I have to say before I meantion the features, this program was splendid. Adobe has once again beaten the competitors with their features and ease of use. The importing abilities are great including ways such as digital cameras, cd or smartcard, scanner, images from videos and more. This program has the second most editing features any photo editing software on thr market has . To name a few, red eye removal, touch-ups, lighting adjustment, templates and so much more. The tech support is at a great standard which includes phone support if your trouble isn't answered by easy to follow tutorials and manuals.

Cons: Can't create albums. Can't edit with the following features: layer masks and lens distortion correction. Other than that, the product is a great way to edit your photos, especially is you're willing to buy ;)

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3 stars

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Version: Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

"ECONOMIC VERSION OF PHOTOSHOP WITH LESS FUNCTIONS"

by pinky_mouse on November 28, 2005

Pros: I recommend this program for basic users who would like to make changes on their digital photos. It is also cheaper than photoshop and comes with all the photoshop basic filters.

Cons: In no way cannot replace photoshop but it is very good for a basic PC user.

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2 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

"It isn't much improvement over elements2"

by goldiethegrey on January 11, 2006

Pros: I have adobe elements 2 and like it. Elements 3 is somewhat easier to use

Cons: It has a commercial and less professional
interface.

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5 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

"Almost as good as Photoshop"

by John_Peters on December 6, 2005

Pros: This software rocks, I guess I'm getting addicted to it...
I have been using the 2.0 version before but this version exceeds my expectations!!!

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Version: Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0

"Excellent Photo Editing Software for normal users"

by vitalpc on October 3, 2005

Pros: Everything you need to do to pic under normal circumstance you can do with this program.

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