New to version 7 of Adobe Photoshop Elements is a Smart Brush tool borrowed from Photoshop, as well as a handy Scene Cleaner that has been added to the Photomerge tool. With the Plus membership, you get 20GB of storage, as well as the option to have Adobe send you design advice, new tutorials, tips, seasonal artwork and templates as these are developed throughout the year.Įven though the Photoshop Elements 7 software that I tested was still in beta form, I found much to like.
Adobe is also working on a mobile uploader that will let you post photos from your cell phone. When you edit your pictures, the changes you make will be synced up with your home PC - and similarly, changes you make on local photo files will be uploaded and synced to your storage. You can also access your account and online galleries from any Web browser. The free membership provides 5GB of storage and automatic backup of your images to 's servers.
However, it wasn't accessible at the time I tested this beta version of Elements 7 we'll update this review with more info on the service when it launches.Īccording to Adobe, will have two levels of membership: a free, basic membership and a $US50 per year Plus membership. Adobe says that the service will supplement its existing Photoshop Express. The big news here involves the service, which due to launch in October as well. With Photoshop Elements 7, Adobe provides ties to its forthcoming online service,, and adds enough new features to the desktop app itself to make version 7 a worthy upgrade. And online photo sharing is more popular than ever, with sites like Flickr and Facebook and programs like Apple iPhoto keeping people connected through photos, blogs, and blurbs.
Adobe obviously pays attention to what's hot these days.