Adobe's consumer-level photo editor offers unique features designed specifically for amateur photographers, hobbyists, and business users who want a simple-to-use yet powerful digital-imaging solution. Flexible image-capturing options let you work with photos taken with digital or traditional cameras, and versatile delivery features enable you to prepare images for print, e-mail, or posting on the Web.

Version 2.0 contains tons of new help features, including a glossary that explains relevant topics and terms, dialog tips, intelligent messages that can help correct errors, and a help search field. You also get a new selection brush, a file association manager, and the ability to attach files directly to e-mail. Photoshop Elements is optimized for Windows XP.