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Tutorial: Converting .psd files to .gif files in Photoshop Elements

Method One (beginner):

  • open Photoshop Elements
  • Open your .psd document
  • Choose File>save As
  • In the Format drop down menu, choose Compuserve GIF [.GIF]
  • Navigate to your gifs folder. If you don't have a gifs folder, create one inside your psd_buttons folder now. .
  • rename your file (e.g. home.gif) and choose Save
  • Repeat this procedure for all of the .psd files you wish to convert
  • You're done

Note* This method will also work for converting your files to .jpg, .png, or any other format available in the Format drop down menu.

Method Two (advanced):

  • open Photoshop Elements
  • Choose File>Process Multiple Files
  • Choose your source folder, choose your destination folder, choose convert to gif, click ok
  • All of your files are converted at once