Digital ScrapbookingTutorial for PSE: Make a layout with an Easy Page part 3

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Now, let’s save the layout…

First, I’ll go to the Save As option under the File menu and type in the name for the digital scrapbooking layout. I want you to notice that the default file type for Photoshop or Photoshop Elements is a PSD file.  A PSD file is a layered file. I’ll save the layout as a PSD first.

Next, I’ll save the layout as a JPG, because that is the type of file most commonly used for printing or uploading into a gallery on the Internet. Digital scrapbookers also use JPGs to email our layouts to family and friends or to use on blogs.

Once I hit the Save As button, another dialogue appears. This is where I select the quality level of the file. Level 10 creates great images so I’ll use that.

Now, I’ll open the JPG file. You’ll see that I have two files – a PSD file and a JPG file.  Here’s the PSD file and here’s the JPG. I’ll open the JPG.

I’m going to resize it now so that I can blog it, upload it to a gallery or send it through email. I’ll browse this path: Image>Resize>Image Size. I’ll see this dialogue. I’ll change the resolution to 72. (Note: If the Pixel Dimension option is missing, check Resample Image and you’ll see it.)

I’ll change the image Width to 600 pixels. Because I have the Constrain Proportions option checked, Photoshop Elements automatically resizes the height of the digital scrapbooking layout correctly.

I’ll save my file again. I make sure that I change the name so that I can remember that this is a web version. I hope you have fun making Easy Pages.

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