Here’s a concise guide to get you started:

  1. Home Screen: When you launch Photoshop Elements, you’ll encounter the home screen. From here, you can import your media (photos and videos) and choose the workspace that suits your needs.

  2. Import Media: Learn how to import your photos into the software. The Quick Workspace allows you to perform basic tasks like rotating, cropping, straightening, healing, and adding text to your images.

  3. Main Workspace: Familiarize yourself with the main workspace. Explore the following features:

    • Dark Mode: If you prefer a darker interface, enable Dark Mode.
    • Basic Editing: Make adjustments to exposure, color, and other essential settings.
    • Editing Portraits: Discover tools specifically tailored for portrait editing.
    • Apply Corrections: Fix common issues like red-eye or exposure problems.
    • Adding Text: Add captions, quotes, or watermarks to your photos.
    • Move Tool: Learn how to move and arrange elements within your composition.
    • Quick Actions: Speed up your workflow with handy shortcuts.
    • Apply Adjustments: Fine-tune your images with various adjustments.
    • Motion Effects: Add dynamic effects to still photos.
    • Selection Tools: Master the art of making precise selections.
    • Advanced Workspace: Dive deeper into layers, selection tools, and drawing features.
    • Overlap Images: Combine multiple images seamlessly.
    • Save & Export: Save your edited masterpiece in different formats.