About Photobacks

What does Photobacks sell?
Photobacks sells digital files to use with your photos. Our four main types of products are: 1) Digital Templates, also known as Photoshop Templates or Digital Overlays, 2) Digital Backdrops, also known as Digital Backgrounds, 3) Actions, also known as Photoshop Actions, and 4) Video Tutorials. We sell these products in different complete packages, mini-packs or in separate digital background packages. Our complete packages include all four of these types of products, whereas mini-packs and digital background packages will include one type of product.
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What software do I need to work with Photobacks products?
There are a few different softwares will work with our products, however not every software will work with all four of our types of products. For example, while our digital backdrops will work with FXHome PhotoKey software, PhotoKey will not work with our digital templates (unless converted first in Adobe Photoshop). Also note, such softwares may only remove chroma key or green screen background and not any background, such as the street or your living room. The software that will work with all of our products is Adobe Photoshop (any version, including all CS versions and Elements 5 and higher). However, if you do shoot against a chroma key, you may find other softwares, such as FXHome PhotoKey, will do a better job removing green, making it easier and quicker to add a digital background. Thus, having both softwares in this case would be beneficial for using our products. For best results and more information, see our Recommended Softwares.
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Will all of your products work with a Windows PC and a Mac?
Yes, all of our digital files, including our backdrops, templates, videos and action files, and discs are fully compatible and will work perfectly on both a Windows PC or a Mac.
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Is shopping online at Photobacks.com 100% safe and secure?
Yes. We want you to know that your security and privacy is extremely important to us. On a daily basis, our entire website is scanned by a Website Protection Site Scanner Verification Process to detect any security threats or vulnerabilities. A current date associated with the certificate shown in the seal at the bottom of our website ensures that Photobacks.com is free of any security threats or critical vulnerabilities. Furthermore, all purchases made at Photobacks.com by credit card or by PayPal are processed securely by industry-leading encryption and fraud prevention tools to make sure your financial information is never divulged or compromised. Should you have any questions about the safety of shopping online or by phone with Photobacks, please contact us.
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How and where do I print my completed images after using Photobacks products?
Print at any lab you choose! Photobacks provides you with Photoshop Templates, Digital Backgrounds and other design elements to use with your photos along with one of our recommended softwares, such as Adobe Photoshop (not included). When an image is ready for printing, simply save your image as a .jpg at maximum (10-12) quality, and then upload or take that .jpg file to the lab or printer of your choice to be printed, like you would any other photo.
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Where can I find information on the License or Usage Rights of Photobacks products?
Please see the following link for detailed information that applies to the usage of all Photobacks products:
Photobacks License & Usage Agreement.
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Digital Backdrops

What are Digital Backdrops?
Digital backdrops, also known as digital backgrounds, are digital images that can be used to replace the background of a photo, whether your photo is shot in your living room, a studio or against a chroma key -- the original background is removed (using the appropriate photo editing software) and the digital background is put in its place. Whether you're a professional photographer shooting in a studio or a casual shooter taking everyday photos, using the appropriate photo editing software (which we do not provide or sell), you can swap out the background and put in a Photobacks digital backdrop, giving your photos an impressive, new and professional look. For professional photographers, there's no need to buy expensive muslin backdrops or scenery for your studio, or travel long distances to find the perfect location. You can also use digital backdrops as design elements in digital templates or other digital projects, such as digital scrapbooking. With Photobacks digital backdrops, you've got thousands of backgrounds at your disposal, or amazing graphic designs for every occasion, including beautiful studio replications, outstanding scenics and much more! For more information on the appropriate photo editing software for your needs, see our Recommended Softwares. To see what you can do with your photos and Photobacks, see our Sample Gallery.
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How does it work?
Using an appropriate photo editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, and your digital photos, you basically erase or remove the backgrounds of your photos and replace them with a digital backdrop. There are many different ways this can be done and we show the process in detail in our Video Tutorials. There are other specialty softwares that allow you to remove the background of a photo. Please contact us should you have further questions.
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What software do I need to use digital backdrops?
In short, we recommend any version of Adobe Photoshop, or if you're shooting photos with a chroma key, such as a green screen, we recommend FXHome PhotoKey. For more details, please see our Recommended Softwares. There are several softwares that work well with digital backdrops. If you have a question about a particular software not mentioned, please contact us.
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Can I use any photo with digital backdrops, or do I need a green or blue screen (chromakey)?
You do not need to use a green or blue screen or chromakey in order to use digital backdrops. Using a photo editing software, such Adobe Photoshop, will allow you to remove the background of any photo. However, many professional photographers are already set up with chroma keys or single-color backgrounds in their studios, so replacing those backgrounds digitally with a digital backdrop can be quite easy and beneficial.
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If I do use a chromakey, what's the best color to use?
We recommend green, gray, white, blue or black. However, for some digital background softwares, you may only be able to use green. Double-check with the maker of your software to confirm what colors can be easily keyed out.
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Is it hard to work with digital backdrops?
When you first start, you may find the process a bit challenging, especially if you're not familiar with your photo editing software you're using. However, with a little practice (and it won't take long), you will be making beautiful photo creations. The more you work with digital backdrops, the easier it will be and the better your photos will look. Take your time and enjoy the process. If you have any questions, please contact us. For a sample of what you can do with digital backdrops, see our Sample Gallery.
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Can I use .jpg file photos?
Yes. Basically, you'll open up your photo in your photo editing software along with our digital backdrops. Then, you'll be able to work with any file format and save your images in any file format you wish, without a problem. Our digital backdrops are in the .tif file format because it allows us to give you the highest quality images possible, with no quality loss upon saving or transfer to you. However, you can save your work along with our digital backdrops in any file format you choose.
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Digital Templates

What are digital templates?
Digital templates, also known as Photoshop Templates or Digital Overlays, are digital images that act as a template or frame for your photo. You simply slide in your photo using the appropriate photo editing software and you're good to go. With digital templates, there isn't much work to be done, unlike with digital backgrounds. With digital templates, you don't have to remove the background of your photo -- all you do is add your photo to the template and it's ready for printing or sharing. To see a great example of this, see our Holiday Templates Pack #01.
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What file format are your digital templates?
All of our digital templates are in the Adobe Photoshop .psd file format.
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What software do I need to use your digital templates?
To use our digital templates, we recommend any version of Adobe Photoshop, including the CS line and Elements 5 and higher. There are other softwares, such as Corel Paint Shop Pro, GIMP, and some video editing softwares, that will open our digital templates, though for best results, we recommend using Adobe Photoshop. If you do not have Adobe Photoshop software, please contact us.
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Are your digital templates layered and completely customizable?
Yes, our digital templates are completely layered and customizable. We have done our best to leave just about every design element in a layer that you can choose to turn on or off or adjust. And of course, all of the text and fonts you see in our sample images can be changed in any of our digital templates to personalize your designs.
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Product Questions

Are each of your Complete Packages different, or will I be getting duplicate files if I order them all?
All of our complete packages are entirely different, so if you purchase the Premium Package, you will receive entirely different digital backgrounds and Photoshop templates than the ones in the Advantage Package, so there are no duplicates. Some of the styles of Photoshop templates and digital backgrounds are the same, such as there are Grunge digital backgrounds in both the Premium and Advantage Packages, but the digital backgrounds themselves are different in each package. Another example, we offer photo book templates in our Premium and Holiday Season Packages, but those photo book templates are different designs in each package (same format). Note: the Upgraded Advantage Package includes the entire Advantage Package plus over 750 additional digital backgrounds, so you do not need to purchase the Advantage Package if you purchase the Upgraded Advantage Package. Also note: some of the video tutorials on using our digital templates do repeat in each of the packages, as using our digital templates from any of our packages is the same process.
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Is the Premium Package included in the Upgraded Advantage Package?
No, the Premium Package is an entirely different package than the Upgraded Advantage Package. The Upgraded Advantage Package includes the entire Photobacks Advantage Package plus over 750 additional digital backgrounds. If you purchase the Premium Package and the Upgraded Advantage Package, you will not receive any duplicate Photoshop templates, digital backgrounds or Photoshop Actions.
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Are all of your products available for download or on disc?
The majority of our products at this time are only available on discs, which we ship to you. Some of our products are available for download and those products are noted as such. When you view a product, if a download option is available, you will see two buttons at the top, one that says Buy Download and the another that says Buy Disc & Download. If you purchase just the download, you will be emailed a download link automatically after payment. If you purchase the disc and download, you will be emailed the download link automatically after payment and we will ship the product to you on disc as well. If a product only gives you the option to "Add to Cart," this means the product is only available at this time on disc.
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If I already have Advantage Package v1.0, can I purchase just an update to v2.0 for only the new files?
Yes, we have that option available. See our Complete Packages page and scroll to the bottom. There, you'll see the option to only purchase the updated and new files in the Advantage Package v2.0 This update package includes all new Photoshop templates, including Digital Frames, Senior Picture Templates, greeting card templates and more. Also, we've updated all of our Photoshop video tutorials.
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Are your video tutorials online or on the discs I purchase? Can I watch them for free on YouTube?
Any Photobacks Video Tutorials included in your purchase will be included on the discs you receive. These tutorials are not online, so you will not need an internet connection to view our tutorials or to work with our products. This also keeps our tutorials private and for your exclusive use only. Plus, it allows us to save them in a large, high resolution format so we don't sacrifice quality. We do not post our video tutorials on YouTube, as they are exclusive content for our customers. See samples of our video tutorials included in our packages on our Video Tutorials page.
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