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Photoshop Elements 2026

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The magic of AI, simplified retouching, exceptional photos.

Generate unique images and backgrounds using AI.
Enter a description to add content to your photos.
Restore your old or damaged photos with the magic of AI.
Remove unwanted elements in seconds.
Embellish text with colourful fonts

Add text, effects and movement
Get detailed help with guided edits.
Express your creativity with web and mobile apps (beta).
Three-year fixed-term licence.
This licence is non-renewable and will expire three years after activation.

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Main functions
Photoshop Elements makes all kinds of editing easy, from simple to advanced. Harness the power of AI to unleash your creativity, easily enhance your photos, and instantly generate new images and backgrounds.
- Enter a description to generate unique images and backgrounds or to add content to your photos.
- With AI, easily remove unwanted elements, replace backgrounds, retouch faces, change colours and much more.
- Get started right away and develop your skills with Quick, Guided, and Advanced modes.
- Enhance your photos with effects, text, illustrations, and animations.
- Create photo reels or collages, and access thousands of free Adobe Express templates for social media, videos, posters, and more.
- Easily organise your photos with quick import from major cloud services, automatic sorting and backup, then find them in a flash with automatic tagging, curation and facial recognition.
Optimisation
Remove unwanted elements in seconds.

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Enter a description to add content to your photos.

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Restore your old or damaged photos with the magic of AI.

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Genera imágenes y fondos inéditos gracias a la IA.

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Access free Adobe Express templates and explore new creative possibilities.

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Embellish text with colourful fonts.

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Progress with tooltips.

Most popular features for the photo

Transform photos into original creations with artistic effects.

With a single click, add effects inspired by famous works of art and great artistic styles.AI-powered feature.

Select an area to animate

Print a movement to a photo as if by magic, by first selecting the area you are interested in within it. Choose the direction of the movement, adjust its speed, then save your photo in MP4 or GIF format to share it on social networks. AI-optimised functionality.

Quickly retouch facial features

Get the perfect shot every time by automatically reopening closed eyes, reversing facial expressions, smoothing skin, and much more.

Unique photo collage templates

Create collages in just a few clicks. Choose from a range of modern templates and add your own personal touch by adding text.

Replace a background in seconds

Select the subject of a photo and place it on a different background to obtain an even more amazing image. Modernise your scenes with contemporary backgrounds.

Stylised text creation

Align your text horizontally or vertically, or make it follow a path or shape with the Add text guided modification. Distort and stylise it with gradients, textures and patterns.

AI and automation

Optimisation
Discover fast, centralised actions

The most common one-click touch-ups are at your fingertips. Add four types of motion effects, instantly blur or remove a background, smooth skin, colour a photo, correct haze, and much more.

Harmonisation of colours and tones to create a whole new atmosphere

Get the perfect shot every time by automatically reopening closed eyes, reversing facial expression, smoothing skin and much more.

Select the sky or background with one click to simplify retouching

With automatic selections, easily retouch or replace a specific area. AI-optimised functionality.

Access to free Adobe Stock photos to broaden your creative horizons

Try out a new background, make a collage or turn inspiring quotes into images by accessing thousands of high-quality Adobe Stock photos from within Photoshop Elements.

Remove JPEG artefacts for smoother, more natural-looking images

Enhance compressed JPEGs with a single click using the new Quick Actions panel option. AI-powered feature.

Animation overlay

Add moving overlays (snowflakes, sparkles, etc.) and create fun animated photo frames. Then save the photos in MP4 format to share them on social networks, for example.

Camera motion effect

Transform your favourite shots into dynamic photos with a single click: create fun MP4 and GIF animations with 2D and 3D camera movements. It's simple and perfect for posting on social networks. AI-optimised functionality.

Select a subject with a single click

Automatically select the subject of your photo with a single click. Then easily make individual changes to the subject or background. AI-powered feature.

Crop photos to fit any shape

Insert one photo into another by dressing an object (a coffee cup, for example) or by placing it inside shapes, such as sunglasses. Your creativity knows no bounds!

Automatic photo colourisation

Give your black and white photos a new dimension with automatic colourisation. AI-optimised functionality.

Simplified photo editing

Easily accentuate the whiteness of teeth or the blueness of the sky, eliminate haze, reduce camera shake and straighten tilted photos. Also correct the tonality using a smart tool, capable of memorising your preferences.

Add filters and fun effects

Transform your photos with dozens of filters and effects that let you create blurs, painterly looks, distortions, textures, stylised text, and much more.

Precise and automatic selections

Simply click or drag your pointer over an area to make a selection, then easily make isolated changes to the subject or background. AI-powered functionality.

Easy moving of objects

Feel free to move objects in a photo: the background will be filled automatically with the content-aware fill function.

Optimisation
Easy cropping

Easily crop your photo to get exactly the composition you want or choose the one you like from the suggestions.

Batch photo editing

Adjust the brightness, colours and clarity of several photos at once, or apply effects to them simultaneously. Use touch to get the desired result.

Support for HEIF and HEVC formats

Import and edit HEIF photo files and HEVC video files on both Windows and macOS.

A new editing experience

Discover user-friendly fonts, icons, buttons and colours, and choose between light and dark modes.

Guided changes

Stylised text creation

Align your text horizontally or vertically, or make it follow a path or shape with the Add text guided edit. Warp and stylise it with gradients, textures and patterns.

Optimisation
Remove unwanted elements more quickly and easily

Highlight your subject by removing power lines, pedestrians and other distracting elements with a simple stroke of the corrector thanks to the improved AI technology of Guided Object Removal. AI-optimised functionality.

Replace a background in seconds

Select the subject of a photo and place it on a different background to obtain an even more amazing image. Modernise your scenes with contemporary backgrounds.

Adding transparent overlays

Create an illusion of depth in a photo by inserting natural and realistic inlays, such as flowers, leaves, grass, and more, all around your subject. Easily resize your image, adjust the blur or add a vignetting effect to get exactly the look you want.

Research and explore the options offered by guided editing in the blink of an eye.

Easily find out how to do a task or discover new things to try by searching for familiar terms, entering keywords or choosing from the options offered.

Patterns that make photos sparkle

Add a fun pattern to your photos, such as hearts or stars, to give them a touch of originality.

Enhanced landscape photos

Easily replace the sky, eliminate haze and remove objects that shouldn't be in the shot to get spectacular outdoor shots. With the Perfect Landscape guided edit, you can be sure of creating a high-quality photo every time. AI-powered feature.

Create unique animal photos

Show off your furry and feathered friends at their best. Frame them perfectly, adjust the colours and lighting, select and refine the detailed contours of the fur, correct the eyes and make leashes and collars disappear in a few simple steps.

Extend the background of your photos

Create beautiful landscapes or reposition your subject for the perfect social media post by easily extending the background of your photo. Thanks to the power of content-aware fill technology, anything is possible.

Moving, resizing and duplicating objects

With step-by-step help, it has never been easier to select an object and modify its position, size and other properties to get exactly the result you want.

Optimisation
Create original double exposures

Create a work of art by merging two photos with a fascinating double exposure effect.

Create duotone effects

Apply custom duotone effects to your photos for original two-colour creations using this simple guided editing tool. Choose from custom preset formats suitable for social media, insert a gradient, and much more!

Adding a touch of colour to black and white photos

Highlight a colour on a specific object, then convert everything else to black and white to enhance the dramatic intensity.

Partial transformation of a photo into a sketch

Add a sketch effect to your favourite photo as an illustration. Paint to achieve different styles, such as pencil, coloured pencil, old paper or old photo.

Creating text from multiple photos

Create a visual story in which each letter has a different photo. Adjust and resize your photos to get a perfect rendering of names or other words.

Create funny memes

Turn your photos into memes. Just enter your text, then add filters, outlines and much more.

Optimisation
Create original scenes by combining several elements

Easily combine multiple photos to create a unique image, make panoramas, merge exposures or combine features of different faces for fun results.

Add artistic overlay effects

Embellish a photo by adding a shape overlay or create a unique work of art by applying effects with a single click.

Create exceptional watercolours

Get help creating an artistic watercolour from a photo and add text to it.

Optimisation
Create artistic text from photos

Transform a photo into an extraordinary visual story, then give it depth with embossed effects and drop shadows.

Create captivating effects

Create paint effects, collages of effects, panoramas, and time-lapse motion effects.

Templates

Create a collage of effects

Awaken the artist in you by applying several effects to the same photo. Photoshop Elements guides you through this process by giving you a choice of templates and themes.

Create and share dynamic photo reels

Reels condense your favourite shots in fast motion, each with its own text, effects and illustrations. Save them in MP4 or GIF format for easy sharing.

Unique photo collage templates

Create collages in just a few clicks. Choose from a range of elegant templates and add your own personal touch by adding text.

Dazzling slideshow templates

With a single click, your best photos are selected and combined with short video clips to create a customisable animated slideshow.

Add text using easy-to-use templates.

Share images of quotes (ideal for social media) by embellishing your photos with inspirational or customised messages using predefined templates, a multitude of personalisation options and original animation effects.

Easy organisation

Quick photo search thanks to automatic tagging

Intelligent thematic tags (sunsets, birthdays, etc.) are added to your photos, and the people in them are also identified, making it easy to find them again later. AI-optimised functionality.

Detection of the best photos thanks to automatic selection

Your photos are automatically sorted based on their quality, the faces in them, themes, smart tags and much more, saving you time searching for the best shots. AI-optimised functionality.

Play GIF files in the organiser

With support for the playback function in the organiser, you can play GIF files with a single click.

Automatic filing

Go from a tree structure of hundreds of obscure files to a visual presentation of your photos automatically sorted by date, theme, person, place and event.

Searches using several keywords

Find exactly the photos you are looking for by combining several criteria: people, places, events and other subjects.

Automatic saving of the catalogue structure

Cataloguing (albums, keywords, people, places, events, etc.) is essential for organising a photo and video library. All this information is saved automatically so that it can be easily retrieved.

Configuration
Windows

8th generation Intel processor or newer, or AMD equivalent, with support for AVX2 and SSE4.2; Windows on ARM processor not supported

Microsoft Windows 11 (version 23H2) or later, 64-bit only; Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 not supported

8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)

9 GB of available disk space to install the application, additional space required to download online content, including temporary files during installation and use of the application (the application cannot be installed on a volume using a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage media)

Screen resolution 1280 × 800 (at 100% scale factor); 1920 x 1080 or higher recommended

Microsoft DirectX 12-compatible display driver

Internet connection required for product activation and downloading online features and content
macOS

8th generation Intel processor or newer, Apple Silicon M1 processor or newer recommended

macOS 14 (14.4 or later) or macOS 15 (15.5 or later)

8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)

8 GB of available disk space to install the application, additional space required to download online content, including temporary files during installation and use of the application (the application cannot be installed on a volume using a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage media)

Screen resolution 1280 × 800 (at 100% scale factor); 1920 x 1080 or higher recommended

Internet connection required for product activation and downloading online features and content

Frequently asked questions

What is Adobe Photoshop Elements 2026 and who is it for?
Photoshop Elements 2026 is a smart, easy-to-use photo editing application for anyone who wants to have fun with their photos, even if they have no experience. Whether you want to refine your images or create new compositions, this solution offers the following benefits:
- AI-powered and automated enhancements
- Detailed guides to help you learn by doing
- Creative tools to make and share fun photo projects
- Organiser to import, tag and quickly find photos

What is the difference between Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements?
- Photoshop Elements is designed for anyone looking for a simple, accessible solution for organising, editing, creating, and sharing photos. With its built-in AI and automation tools, this application delivers stunning results instantly and makes all edits, from simple to advanced, easy.
- Premiere Elements simplifies and speeds up video editing. Easily cut and resize your videos, then enhance them with effects, transitions and animated titles. Add text to your clips for social media, as well as music and animations.
- The organiser shared by both applications makes it easy to access all your photos and videos.
- These applications are sold separately or together as a bundle.

How does Photoshop Elements differ from the subscription versions of Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and Lightroom?
- Photoshop Elements offers easy-to-use tools for organising, editing, creating and sharing photos. AI and automated options produce high-quality results that can be used as they are or as a starting point for an artistic project. Photoshop Elements is available as a three-year fixed-term licence with no recurring subscription fees.
- Photoshop is the professional standard for creating exceptional images, designs and 3D artwork. A subscription must be taken out.
- Lightroom Classic meets the needs of professional photographers and experienced computer workflow users, giving them the means to import, process, manage and present large volumes of digital photographs. A subscription is required.
- Lightroom is a cloud service that allows you to easily retouch, manage, store and share photos on mobile devices, the web and computers. A subscription is required.

What is the difference between Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Express?
While both Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Express can add another dimension to your photos, each is individually suited to different types of photo editing in different situations. The choice of which application to use depends on several factors: the type of device you have, the degree of complexity of your edits and the type of photographer you are.
- Photoshop Elements is for those looking for easy-to-use tools to organise, retouch, create and share their photos. AI and automated options produce high-quality results that can be used as they are or as a starting point for an artistic project. This application is capable of handling complex and large files containing multiple layers and a wealth of information. With significantly more tools and features than Photoshop Express, it lends itself to extensive improvements and transformations. While Photoshop Express allows you to embellish a photo, Photoshop Elements is capable of perfecting it, but also of transforming it completely. Photoshop Elements is available as a three-year fixed-term licence with no recurring subscription fees.
- Photoshop Express is a mobile application for iOS and Android, available in various app stores. It works with the camera roll on your mobile device. This application is designed for smartphone photography, and its editing tools are perfect for quick fixes on your mobile phone. It is ideal for applying quick changes using filters, overlays and effects such as light leaks. Users can modify opacity and tonal colouration, as well as adjust exposure, dark tones, brightness, saturation and much more.

I use a free photo editing application. Why switch to Photoshop Elements 2026?
Most free editing applications offer limited functionality. Photoshop Elements is the benchmark in consumer photo editing because its creative, editing, filing and sharing tools are designed for users of all levels. The application offers the following advantages:
- Thanks to AI and automated options, you can easily correct, refine or transform any photo, giving free rein to your creativity.
- The organiser allows you to sort, classify and find your photos and videos in no time at all, using smart tags, facial recognition and other features.
- Quick mode allows you to make edits with a single click.
- Guided edits help you develop your skills. Simply follow the steps to make simple tweaks, create artistic effects, and more.
- Advanced mode allows you to completely modify your photos.
- You can create eye-catching photo reels, slideshows, and collages to post on social media, and you have access to thousands of free Adobe Express templates for social media, videos, posters, and more.

Should I buy Photoshop Elements 2026 or the Photoshop Elements 2026 & Premiere Elements 2026 bundle?

Choose the Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements 2026 bundle if you want to edit photos and edit videos. Enjoy all the benefits of Photoshop Elements, plus Premiere Elements, which includes intuitive video editing tools (transitions, animated titles, music, etc.), as well as AI-powered editing automation and sequence enhancement features. Easily access all your photos and videos via the organiser shared by both applications. This is the ideal solution if you work with both types of media or want to develop your creative skills at your own pace.

Can I install Photoshop Elements on multiple computers?

You can install your application on a maximum of two computers that are not being used simultaneously. If you want to transfer your application to another computer, choose Help > Disconnect on one of the computers with an active licence. The deactivation will then be effective. You can then install the application on the new computer. NOTE: you must have access to an Internet connection while the application is deactivated.

What are the minimum system requirements for running Photoshop Elements 2026?

For full details, refer to the corresponding section on this page.

Does Photoshop Elements 2026 support macOS and 32-bit Windows operating systems?

As Microsoft and Apple stopped supporting 32-bit systems before its launch, Photoshop Elements 2026 can only be installed on 64-bit systems.

Will Photoshop Elements work on computers with Apple M1, M2 and M3 chips?

You can install Photoshop Elements 2026 on computers equipped with the Apple M1, M2 or M3 chip.

Do I need an Internet connection to use Photoshop Elements?
An internet connection is required to perform the following operations:
- Installing the application (so that your licence can be validated and activated)
- Downloading specific content (but once downloaded, you can use the solution offline)
- Deactivating the application on one computer to use it on another

Why do I need to sign in to use Photoshop Elements?

By signing in with your Adobe ID (your email address), you activate the application, which connects to Adobe servers via the Internet to provide you with a secure and personalised experience. Activation validates your software licence and associates it with your computer to protect it from malicious code by verifying the authenticity of your Adobe applications.

What are generative credits?

Generative credits allow you to use the generative AI-powered features of Firefly available in your Adobe applications.

What are Generative Credits used for?

Generative AI-powered features require more processing power than others. With Generative Credits, you can estimate their cost and added value while tracking your usage.

Which features in Photoshop Elements 2026 require Generative Credits?

The Generate Image and Insert Objects tools require generative credits. The first allows you to generate all kinds of images, from simple backgrounds to richly detailed compositions, simply by describing the desired result. With the second, you just need to paint an area of your image and describe the desired object to make it appear.

Can I edit RAW images in Photoshop Elements?
Photoshop Elements can open RAW files generated by some camera models. The supported camera models depend on the Adobe Camera Raw version installed on your system.
- Photoshop Elements does not save your changes to the original RAW file. In other words, the edits are non-destructive.
- After processing the RAW file using the features in the Camera Raw dialogue box, you can choose to open it in Photoshop Elements.
- For Photoshop Elements 2026, the Adobe Camera Raw plug-in is no longer part of the installer, but can be downloaded and installed directly from the application. Use the Help menu to download it.

What should I do if I need help using Photoshop Elements?
- Feel free to call on the Photoshop Elements user community for help from the product team or experienced users.
- Refer to the Photoshop Elements user guide.
- Report a bug or request the addition of a feature.
- If you are unable to resolve your problem using the above resources, contact Adobe customer service directly.

How does the three-year fixed-term licence work?

This licence allows you to use Photoshop Elements for a period of three years. It is offered as a one-time purchase with no additional fees, is non-renewable, and will expire three years after activation. Photoshop Elements will no longer be accessible, but you will still have access to your media catalogue in Elements Organiser for an unlimited period.

What will happen to Elements Organiser when the three-year fixed-term licence expires?

Photoshop Elements Editor will no longer be accessible, but you will still have access to your media catalogue in Elements Organiser.

Can I upgrade to a new version during the three-year validity period of my licence?

Yes, you can upgrade to a new version at any time. This purchase will then trigger a new three-year period.

Where can I get information about purchasing volume licences for Photoshop Elements 2026?

If you have any questions about purchasing volume licences, you can contact our sales department using our quote request form.

Where should I start to use Photoshop Elements 2026?

The home screen contains direct links to tutorials and fun features to try out on your photos. You can also visit the Adobe Photoshop Elements Training and Support page. You'll find everything you need to get started: detailed video tutorials, help content and links to comprehensive product resources developed by Adobe and its user community.