Terrific slide-show and other photo-sharing features
The bad:
A bit more sluggish than we'd like
No Mac version yet
The bottomline:
Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 adds even more power to an already top-flight image editor/organiser package. Equipped with a chic interface and a fantastic toolbox, Elements is the best choice for digital photographers who want to put their photo collection in order and share with others.
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