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Boost Your Elements Experience with Plug-Ins
Plug-ins aren’t just for Photoshop; a number of companies make great add-ons for Elements that let you create works of art, build masks, correct colors, and a whole lot more.

Turn Photos Into Illustrations
Using filters, blend modes, and brushes, you can easily take a photo and make it pop with clean lines and solid color.

Create Your Own Digital Stamps
With a few simple steps, you can turn any photo into a custom brush, which you can use over and over again, just like a rubber stamp.

The Magic Wand and Quick Selection Tools
Making selective edits is easy when you use Elements’ intelligent selection tools; our guide shows you all you need to know to master them today.

Inside Photomerge Exposure
One of Elements 8’s new features is Photomerge Exposure, which lets you build an evenly toned photo from multiple versions. Matt walks you through the basics of the feature’s automatic and manual modes.

Tips & Tricks
Filters and image size; Lighten blend mode and the Healing Brush; pasting with precision; finding the right font; Camera Raw and Bridge (Mac); and more.

Subscriber Showcase
Presenting some of the best recent work created by our readers.

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