Managing and Installing Plugins and Filters

Learn what happens to your plugins when you use Photoshop CS5 or CS4 64-bit version.

Learn how to use Photoshop plugins in GIMP using the PSPI plugin.

John asks: "Just how do you use and install Plug-ins? I really need to know step-by-step." Read this article for my answer.

A tip for managing a large collection of plug-ins and filters in Photoshop. Save memory and reduce load time by only loading the plugins you need.

Learn how Pixelmator for Mac can be extended by installing and using plugins.

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Featured Download - Take control of your Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects plug-ins. Works with any application including Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, PhotoLine, Premiere, and Painter. $35 US.

Manage, preview, and organize your plugin collection quickly and easily. $49.95 US for the Pro version. A free, feature limited Light Editionis also available.

A nice overview on how to set-up, organize, and install plug-in filters for use in PSP version 5, 6, and 7.

Find out how to install plug-ins in many different applications.

Tips for organizing and installing plug-ins in PSP.

This tutorial explains the different types of plug-ins and shows you how to organize, enable, and disable your filters with Plug-in Commander software.

"This ezine is a visually stimulating showcase for the creative capabilities of the various Photoshop-compatible plug-ins currently available, and is meant to serve as an inspiration for your own adventures in digital imaging."

What to do when your filters disappear from the menu.