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Chapter 13: Saving Images
dobe Photoshop Elements supports a
variety of file formats to suit a wide range
of output needs. You can save or export
your image to any of these formats.
Saving images
Photoshop Elements can save images to various
file formats. (See “Saving images in different file
formats” on page 226.) While you’re developing an
image, you should always save your work in
Photoshop (PSD) format. This practice ensures
that all of the image data is saved.
When you’re finished developing an image, you
can save it in an alternate file format. The file
format you choose depends on how you plan to
use the image.
You can use the following commands to
save images:
Save
to save changes you’ve made to the current
file in the current format. (If the file has never been
saved before, you get the Save As dialog.)
Save As
to save an image to a different location,
filename, and/or format. The available options
vary depending on the format you choose. See
“Setting file saving options” on page 225 for more
information.
Save for Web
to save an image optimized for the
Web. (See “Saving optimized images” on
page 218.)
To save changes to the current file:
Choose File > Save, or click the Save button
in
the shortcuts bar.
To save an image with a different name and location:
1
Choose File > Save As.
2
Type a filename, and choose a location for
the file.
3
Apply any appropriate file saving options. See
“Setting file saving options” on page 225 for
available options.
4
Click Save.
Setting file saving options
In the Save As dialog box, select one or more of the
following options:
As a Copy
Saves a copy of the file while keeping the
current file open in Photoshop Elements. The
copy is saved to the same directory as the current
open file.
Layers
Preserves all layers in the image. If this
option is disabled or unavailable, there are no
layers in the image. If you see the warning icon
at the Layers check box the layers in your image are
automatically flattened or merged for the selected
format. To preserve layers, select another format.
ICC Profile (Windows), or Embed Color Profile
(Mac OS)
Embeds a color profile in the image for
certain formats.
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