Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 72

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 67 User Guide Saving and exporting images About saving images After you edit an image, you need to save it or you'll lose your work. Usually you'll want to save an image that you are editing in the Photoshop (PSD) format to ensure that all the image data is preserved. Photoshop format doesn't compress your image data. Your digital camera may save photos in JPEG format, but it's better to use the Photoshop format rather than resave a photo in JPEG format unless you are ready to share it or use it on a web page. Each time you save in JPEG format, the image data is compressed, potentially causing some data to be lost. You may start to notice reduced image quality after 2-3 saves. The disadvantage of saving in Photoshop PSD format is that the file size will increase significantly because the file is not compressed. Photoshop Elements can save images in several file formats. The file format you choose depends on how you plan to use it. If you are working with web images, the Save For Web command provides many options for optimizing images. If you need to convert several images to the same file format, or the same size and resolution, use the Process Multiple Files command. See also "Using the Save For Web dialog box" on page 257 "To process multiple files" on page 58 To save changes to the current file 1 Choose File > Save, or click the Save button in the shortcuts bar. 2 To change save options such as the file name or format, choose File > Save As and set any of the following file saving options. Then click Save. Note: Some file formats open another dialog box with additional options. Save As Specifies the file name for the saved image. Where Specifies the location for the saved image. Format Specifies the file format for the saved image. As a Copy Saves a copy of the file while keeping the current file open. The copy is saved to the folder containing the currently open file. Layers Preserves all layers in the image. If this option is disabled or unavailable, there are no layers in the image. A warning icon at the Layers check box indicates that the layers in your image will be flattened or merged for the selected format. To preserve layers, select another format. Color Embed a color profile in the image for certain formats. See also "To set file saving preferences" on page 73 To save a file in GIF format 1 Choose File > Save As. 2 Specify a file name and location, and choose CompuServe GIF Format from the Format menu.