How to Rasterize Text in PSE

Text is rendered by default as a vector graphic in Photoshop Elements, Adobe's consumer-level photo-editing program. To rasterize text in Photoshop Elements (PSE), perform the “Simplify Text” action. This action creates a duplicate, rasterized layer. You can apply effects and styles to the new layer, but the text is not "live," meaning you cannot edit the text by typing or applying font styles.

Instructions

1. Open the image to edit in Photoshop Elements.

2. Click on the “Text” layer to make the layer active.

3. Right-click on the “Text” layer to show the context menu.

4. Click the “Simplify” option. A new layer is created with a rasterized version of your text. The original Text layer remains editable.

5. Click the “Eye” icon to hide the original Text layer, and show only the simplified, or rasterized, text layer.