How to Install Actions in Photoshop Elements 8
Photoshop Elements 8 is graphic design software that provides the tools to create and edit your own photos and digital images using your computer. Automated actions is a feature you can use to make a series of edits to a picture instantly. You can use actions to apply special effects or filters that create a consistent style throughout the images. You can download an install an ".atn" file and place it in the proper Photoshop folder to install a new action in the software.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Close the Photoshop Elements 8 software.
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Download the action you would like to install. This usually comes packed as a .zip file, which will require you to right-click and unzip the folder before installation.
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Open the unzipped folder. There may be one or more .atn and .png files inside.
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Press and hold the "Ctrl" button on the keyboard and press the "A" key to highlight all the files inside the folder.
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Press and hold the "Ctrl" button, then press the "C" button to copy the files.
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Navigate to the folder "C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\8.0\Locale\en_US\Workflow Panels\actions."
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Right-click inside of the folder, then select "Paste" from the menu. A copy of the action files will appear in the folder. This will automatically install the actions, allowing you to use them the next time you launch Photoshop Elements 8.
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