Okay, I'm trying to unzip some downloaded elements into Photoshop Elements. How and where should I do it? Can I just download into a "my documents" file and then move into Adobe? Should it be in the Organizer or editor? If the element has in the background should I erase the white, etc. because I'm guessing the white will show up on the layer? I've been scrapping for years and am anxious to start digital scrapping.

Thanks for all of your help!

You don't need to put your elements in the install directories for PSE or the Organizer. I'd recommend that you have a directory that's just for elements somewhere on your computer (under "my documents" or else where). Once you have all the elements unzipped in this directory I'd suggest bringing them into the Organizer and getting them tagged before you start working with them. I just say this because I know that if I don't do this right away I tend to forget to get them in the Organizer for a long time Check out this tutorial for the basics of using the Organizer.

Most elements should NOT have a white background that you have to remove. When designers create tags or any element with a hole or transparent area to it, they save the files as PNG files. PNG allow for transparent areas in the image. Most background papers will come as JPG files.

HTH! Please holler if you have more questions.

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