Technique 62: Installing Plug-Ins
Save Time By
Installing plug-ins
Using plug-ins
Plug-ins extend the functionality of Photoshop in a seamless way. Plug-ins are integrated right into the Photoshop environment and are activated from within Photoshop. In fact, you have probably already used plug-ins many times, even if you didn’t know it. Filters are the most common plug-in type, the same filters that you find on the Filter menu. Other plug-ins include all the commands on the File>Import, Export, Automate, and Scripts menus — such as PDF Presentation, Contact Sheet II, and Picture Package.This technique takes a look at where you can find plug-ins on the Web and where you need to install them on your computer so that you can access them in Photoshop. Plug-ins are really easy to install, so if you need to create a special effect, but none of the filters that come with Photoshop quite do it for you, download some plug-in filters and give them a spin.