Confused With Adobe 2018 Upgrade

Report · Dec 26, 2017

Hi, I was gifted the Photoshop 2018 for Christmas. I have been working with Photoshop Elements 10. In Elements 10 I used the Magic Extractor all the time. I see this option is not given on the upgrade. I am very confused going from Elements 10 to 2018. I would really like for someone to just start me off by telling/showing me what I use in place of the Magic Extractor. I feel this would give me a good start off point. I get very very confused with trying to sift through all these videos and forum to find exactly what I am looking for. I guess it is just the way I need to learn. Is there anyone out here who is willing to just give me a step by step instruction as to what I use now in place of the Magic Extractor option. Thank you so much. My personal email [Removed by moderator]

Report · Dec 26, 2017

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Report · Dec 26, 2017

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What features from previous versions are not available in Photoshop Elements 2018?

A handful of features from previous versions are not available in Photoshop Elements 2018 due to new product support for 64-bit systems. They include:
Photo Mail
Photomerge Style Match
Magic Extractor tool
Texture Fill
Frame from video
Interactive layout mode in Photomerge Panorama
Photoshop Showcase

from here:

Frequently Asked Questions | Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018

Report · Dec 28, 2017

Bob,

Thank you for your response to my question. However, it really doesn't answer my question. That are we using now in place of the magic extractor tool for example? I understand it is missing. And why is there no CMYK color profile? I don't claim to thoroughly understand Photoshop, but I did use these things quite often. I am lost and need help with so many questions. 😞

Report · Dec 28, 2017

The magic extractor made rough selections by painting with red and blue but it was usually necessary to clean up edges with basic brushes.

The Quick selection tool is much better, especially when combined with refine edge and refine radius options. See this video tutorial.

https://youtu.be/xrl3Qwg6zSc