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<td>Top notch editing tools stand true as one of the best features of ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9. With a wide array of tools and effects to play with, you can do virtually anything with your photos. From basic retouching, to creating a perfect panorama, and even switching out bad facial expressions for good ones, the sky is truly the limit!

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Since this software doubles as organizing software for your photo library, it also has great facial recognition tools. The Auto-Analyzer, though it can be quite slow, is effective in recognizing faces and identifying people in photos. Tag a photo once, and it will easily recognize that face time and time again.</td>
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	<li>Released in September 2010</li>
	<li>New editing effects such as pop-art and Lomo</li>
	<li>PhotoMerge Style Match</li>
	<li>Improved Panorama and Spot-healing brush</li>
	<li>Integrated map tagging</li>
	<li>Successor to the Adobe Photoshop Elements 8</li>
	<li>Launch price at US $99.99</li>
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	<li>New and improved editing tools</li>
	<li>Helpful Guided Editing modes</li>
	<li>Strong face recognition tool</li>
	<li>Excellent output options</li>
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	<li>Less integrated organizer application</li>
	<li>Auto-Analyzer tends to be slow</li>
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 Proud beginner
<strong>√ Amateur hobbyist</strong>
 Advanced users
 Professional editors

Whether you’re looking for basic or more complex editing tools, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9 will meet the expectations of beginners and experienced users alike.[/tab] [tab id="5"]ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9 maintains the high standards set by its' predecessors, the new tools are great additions to the already packed feature list of the last version.
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<strong>User Interface: Streamlined and easy on the eyes.</strong>

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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9 maintains the sleek and streamlined interface of its previous version. The color scheme has been toned down a notch, and the fonts have been changed, which we feel is an improvement on Elements 8. This version is visually pleasing and really emphasizes the images by doing away with onscreen clutter.

More importantly, the user interface is functional. Although the Organizer and Editing applications still have separate interfaces, switching between the two can be achieved with just a click.

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<strong>Ease of Use: Quick and Full modes for either beginners or advanced users.</strong>

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Upon opening the software, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9 offers you two basic options: Organize and Edit.

In the Organizer screen, both photos and videos are displayed as with Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements. Regular tagging is available, as well as specialized tags for People, Places and Events. For simple fixes, you need not leave the Organize screen, as the AutoFix tool does its job pretty well.

In the Editing screen, the Guided Editing modes comes in handy for total beginners as it provides a step-by-step guide to achieving specific effects in your photographs.

With the new Quick and Full modes, you basically choose your level of editing capability and difficulty. In <a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369934,00.asp">PCMag</a>’s review, they note that this is one of this software's assets. “It can present a simple look, or let you dig deep for advanced features. In the Full editor, new Guided Edits take you through some of the program's trickier operations, like its content-aware recomposing, but they also can help with basics like cropping, straightening, exposure, and sharpening.”

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<strong>Editing Performance: From standard tools to new and exciting features for awesome photos.</strong>

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As one of the top photo editing programs on the market, Adobe Photoshop Elements is really known for its strong suit of editing tools. Elements 9 is no different from its predecessors, as it is jam packed with tools and features that can transform your photos from so-so to totally wow.

The Recompose tool is thought to be the most impressive tool of Elements 9. Allowing the user to change the aspect ratio of the image without distorting its important elements, like a face or body. With the recompose tool, you can even remove unwanted objects from the photo.

The improved Spot Healing brush removes blemishes and other marks brilliantly, and is even capable of fixing old damaged photos that have been scanned in. This is fantastic for restoring all of your old family photos!

Elements 9’s Panorama feature is also improved as it can now fill in the edges of the panorama, giving smooth edges and a professional looking finish. No need to crop out the rough edges that you get from stitching photos together.

Exciting new tools such as Out of Bounds and Lomo are a welcome addition to the many effects you can achieve in Elements. Out of Bounds lets you create an image that looks like an object goes beyond the photo edge, by creating several layers and a mask, while Lomo gives off that cool retro effect and interesting color saturation to the photo.

In the Guided Editing mode, there are tools for Reflection Effect, Pop-art Effect, and even a Perfect Portrait that’s are all worth experimenting with.

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<strong>Output &amp; Sharing: Upload and share photos easily.</strong>

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Apart from editing, you can also create gifts, photo books, slideshows, and personalized print packages in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9.

Sharing your photos through Elements 9 is hassle-free. You can send your images via email, upload to online galleries, create albums for Facebook or create your own CD or DVD.

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<strong>Tools of the Trade: Integrated Map, PhotoMerge Style Match.</strong>

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The Integrated Map feature of the Organizer is pretty neat. By dragging a photo to a map location, you create a pinned thumbnail of your photo and you can view all photos taken there adding a fun twist to viewing and organizing photos.

PhotoMerge Style Match is a new feature that lets you combine properties of two different photos to achieve a desired feel and effect. For example, you can combine a black and white photo with a color photo to create an interesting selective color image. Easy-to-use sliders and brushes are available for tweaking all of the effects.

Other new tools in the PhotoMerge group are Group Shot and Photomerge Faces. If you have taken a few shots of a group, you can play around with the facial expressions of the people in the photo via Group Shot. It lets you create that perfect group shot with everyone looking their best with eyes open and nice smiles. Photomerge faces, lets you switch the facial expressions of people in the photos you are editing.

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<strong>The Verdict (Extended version)</strong>

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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9 maintains the high standards set by its' predecessors in photo-editing software. Although there are only a few updates to this version, its still feature-rich and packed with easy to use editing tools. This software lets you get creative with your photos without having to master the complex world of photo-editing. Beginners can expect to produce high-quality, professional-looking results with this useful software.

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<strong>Review Digest</strong>

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<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;"><strong><a rel="shadowbox;width=1000;height=640" href="http://photo-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/photoshop-elements-review.html">TopTenReviews.com</a></strong></td>
<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;">"Photoshop Elements 9 photo editing software consistently produces professional- quality results across a variety of photo projects. Hands down, this is absolutely the best digital image editor in its class. The program is packed with fantastic features that are easy to use and allow for never-ending creative opportunities."</td>
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<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;"><strong><a rel="shadowbox;width=1000;height=640" href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2369934,00.asp">PCMag.com</a></strong></td>
<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;">“Photoshop Elements continues to be the way to get some of Photoshop's coolest effects without requiring you to attend a night course. This version tweaks the programs combination for success, adding some nifty new tools.”</td>
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<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;"><strong><a rel="shadowbox;width=1000;height=640" href="http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/666937/review/photoshop_elements_9.html">PCWorld.com</a></strong></td>
<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;">“An excellent array of features and creative tools, but Adobe needs to combine the editing with the organizing.”</td>
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