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3 - Download Brush Libraries

There are many websites with brushes for downloading.

PhotoshopSupport.com - Photoshop Brushes

The file extension for brush libraries is .abr.

Generally, Photoshop brush libraries work in Photoshop Elements.

Download

Download the brush library to a location on your computer such as My Download Files (XP), Download (Vista), or Downloads (Windows 7), or Downloads (Mac).

Install

The file is probably a zip file.

Unzip the folder by doing the following.

1) Go to where you downloaded the brush library.

2) Double click on the downloaded brushes folder.

3) Copy the file inside the folder.

4) Paste the file into the Brushes folder located in Photoshop Elements.

Windows

Go to My Computer (XP) or Computer (Vista & Windows 7), and use the path below.

If you can't find the folders below on your computer, go to Hidden Files & Folders.

C: > Program Files > Adobe > Photoshop Elements > Presets > Brushes

The new brush library will appear in the Brush Picker window after you restart Photoshop Elements.

Mac

Open Finder, and navigate using this path:

Applications > Adobe Photoshop Elements > Presets > Brushes

The new brush library will appear in the Brush Picker window after you restart Photoshop Elements.

You can create your own brushes.