Photoshop Elements 9- Who and Why Will Buy?

[scottkifnw]

I am curious to hear if people will upgrade to PE9 or not, and why? I am trying to decide, but based on the product information, I don't really see a compelling reason to risk new software problems?

Thanks.

 

[OreoCookie]

Nope, I'm very happy with Pixelmator.

 

[fivenotrump]

no plans

High price in UK, negligable upgrade discount.

 

[fcortese]

just getting started using A3

 

[andiwm2003]

i prefer pixelmator however the PSE9 and PE9 bundle is $119.

So that is $60 each for a great image editor and a good replacement for iMovieHD.

Also the feature set of PSE is pretty large compared to pixelmator. I will keep pixelmator as the primary program and PSE9 for the gimmicks.

 

[mtbdudex]

I started with iPhoto + PSE8, then went to Aperture 3 + CS5 3 months ago.
I'm getting decent with Aperture 3, hardly use CS5, and occasionally go to PSE8 for some photomerge/group shot stuff.

Unless PSE9 has low $ upgrade from PSE8 I'll pass.....

 

[Dave00]

Big reason to consider upgrading is Content-Aware fill - I don't think Aperature or Pixelmator have a similar feature, and it's really an amazing way to fix photos, much faster than repeated clones and fills.

 

[fivenotrump]

Big reason to consider upgrading is Content-Aware fill - I don't think Aperature or Pixelmator have a similar feature, and it's really an amazing way to fix photos, much faster than repeated clones and fills.

This sounds like a selling-point, but I'd like to try it first!

 

[scottkifnw]

Cool

I'll have to look into that
Thx

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[carlgo]

Elements has always been a good and useful program for me, does a lot for the price. Used it for years alongside iPhoto. I was hoping for an update price as my E8 is pretty new....

 

[Cliff3]

Your survey probably should have offered a 3rd option so you could filter out people like me who aren't potential purchase candidates. I am a LR/CS user who has stayed current with the version upgrades. It would make no sense for me to purchase PSE.

 

[Huntn]

The last version I had was 6 so this is a step forward for me. I like the idea behind Quick Fix.

Anyone with experience tell me if purchasing Photo Essentials 3 ($50) would be a worthy Photoshop Elements companion? My goal is to quickly fix a bunch of old family pictures. I've done this with Photoshop many years ago, but am far from an expert.

Thanks!