Chapter 9

Software Plug-ins Make Work Easier

Spending more time at the computer than you have to makes no sense when there are photos to be taken! As you have seen in this book, Photoshop Elements has a lot of power, but plug-ins can help you harness that power and make your work in the program more effective.

Plug-ins are software programs that fit inside a host program and help it do something different, better, faster, or all three. They are sometimes referred to as Photoshop plug-ins, but they usually work in Photoshop Elements, too.

One of the big benefits of using a plug-in within Photoshop Elements is that it can expand your efficiency and the power of the program. Many photographers discover that by using a few plug-ins, they can easily ...

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