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Photoshop Elements 8.0

Macworld Rating

4.5 out of 5 Mice, Oct 26, 2009

Pros

  • New Recompose tool adds intelligent cropping
  • Lots of minor productivity and interface enhancements
  • Smart Brush is a nice addition to selection tools

Cons

  • Can only print centered images
  • Photomerge Exposure feature not entirely successful
  • Lack of Organizer means no direct photo sharing or synchronization services

Software Details

  • Adobe
  • 10.4.11 or later
  • Intel only
  • $100

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