The Plug-In version of Virtual Painter Classic runs as a "plug-in" to popular graphic application such as Adobe® Photoshop®. Plug-ins are software that run inside another application to enhance and extend the application’s capabilities. The application plug-ins run inside is called the “master application" or " host application”. Please see below for a list of supported master applications. In order to use the Plug-In version of Virtual Painter Classic, you need either one of these.
If you have Photoshop Elements and install the Plug-In version, Virtual Painter Classic should be added under the Filter menu of Photoshop Elements. This means that while you work with Photoshop Elements, you can easily run Virtual Painter Classic and apply its artistic effects. You don't have to switch between the two applications, everything will be done within Photoshop Elements.