What is the main

Toni100 · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

Hi!
I would like to know what is the main difference between Photoshop CS2
and Photoshop Elements 4

I want to save some money, but do not know if I can do much with PS Elements 4.
Thank you for your time!
Toni

Tee Why · 15th of March 2006 (Wed)

I'm not sure of the exact feature difference, but CS2 basically has every feature thrown in, including the kitchen sink. It is intended for pros or very serious hobbiest.
The elements is a simpler and cheaper version but still has more features than most photogs need.
I'd probably get the elements version if I were you. I have the elements 2 version myself.

SuzyView · 15th of March 2006 (Wed)

I just upgraded to the Elements 4.0 and it is fantastic! I don't do much layering, learning to do RAW and it takes that format. I've been using Elements 3.0 for about a year. The upgrade is good and very inexpensive. Go for it!

RacingMoose · 15th of March 2006 (Wed)

I second Suzie's comments. I also recently upgraded to 4.0 and it's great. It now accepts some of the plugins that were previously only available for Photoshop 7.0 and up.

SuzyView · 15th of March 2006 (Wed)

When you install 4.0, just decide which formats to accept. I just accepted every one because I didn't know any better, but everything loads so it's great.

Eagle · 15th of March 2006 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzyView

When you install 4.0, just decide which formats to accept. I just accepted every one because I didn't know any better, but everything loads so it's great.

You can switch File Associations after you have it loaded if you want. I believe it's in the Edit drop down menu. I think the ones you have selected open in PSE4 when no editor or viewer is open. You can open a pic from within PSE4 even if you don't have it's file type associated as long as it is a supported type.

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#1
Toni100 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 7	What is the main Hi! I would like to know what is the main difference between Photoshop CS2 and Photoshop Elements 4 I want to save some money, but do not know if I can do much with PS Elements 4. Thank you for your time! Toni

15th of March 2006 (Wed)	#2
Tee Why "Monkey's uncle" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,579	Re: What is the main I'm not sure of the exact feature difference, but CS2 basically has every feature thrown in, including the kitchen sink. It is intended for pros or very serious hobbiest. The elements is a simpler and cheaper version but still has more features than most photogs need. I'd probably get the elements version if I were you. I have the elements 2 version myself. __________________ Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/

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SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,514 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What is the main I just upgraded to the Elements 4.0 and it is fantastic! I don't do much layering, learning to do RAW and it takes that format. I've been using Elements 3.0 for about a year. The upgrade is good and very inexpensive. Go for it! __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

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RacingMoose Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jonestown PA Posts: 327 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What is the main I second Suzie's comments. I also recently upgraded to 4.0 and it's great. It now accepts some of the plugins that were previously only available for Photoshop 7.0 and up.

15th of March 2006 (Wed)	#5
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,514 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: What is the main When you install 4.0, just decide which formats to accept. I just accepted every one because I didn't know any better, but everything loads so it's great. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

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