Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024
Edit with the power of AI. Create and share with style. Do more on the go.
Quick photo fixes. Total transformations. AI, automation, and a refreshed experience make photo editing easy. Automatically match the color and tone of any photo, or select a sky or background with one click. For unique looks, create stylized text and experiment with new backgrounds and Artistic Effect options. Share pics in fast-moving Photo Reels. Enjoy a whole new experience with an updated look, one-click Quick Actions in one place, and direct access to thousands of free Adobe Stock photos. And when you’re on the go, try creative overlays in the Elements Web companion app and one-click fixes in the Elements Mobile companion app (English-only beta)—your photos and videos auto-sync so they’re available everywhere.
Key features
- NEW Match color and tone to create a fresh new vibe—Choose from built-in presets or use a photo of your own, click once, and then fine-tune hue, saturation, and brightness.
- NEW Select a sky or background with one click for easier editing—Automatic selections make it simple to enhance or replace just one area. Powered by Adobe Sensei.
- NEW Create stylized text for shareworthy posts—Align text horizontally, vertically, or on a path or a shape. Warp it and style it with gradients, textures, and patterns.
- NEW Create and share fast-moving Photo Reels—Reels zip through favorite shots, each with its own text, effects, and graphics. Save them as MP4s or GIFs for easy sharing.
- NEW Access free Adobe Stock photos to expand your creative possibilities—Try a new background, make a collage, or create an inspiring Quote Graphic with access to thousands of beautiful stock photos from right inside Photoshop Elements..
- NEW Discover one-click Quick Actions in one place—Popular one-click edits are now at your fingertips. Instantly blur or remove a background, smooth skin, dehaze or colorize a photo, and more.
- NEW Add creative overlays in the web app (English-only beta)—Add fun patterns plus overlays that frame your subject or create depth.
- NEW Do one-click fixes and more in the mobile companion app (English-only beta)—Automatically improve tone, remove backgrounds, fix white balance, and more with one-click Quick Actions. Plus, bring in pics from a wider range of files and folders on your phone, and view creations from Elements Web.
Version comparison
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| Match color and tone with one click | NEW | ||
| Select a sky or background with one click | NEW | ||
| One-click Quick Actions with JPEG Artifacts Removal | NEW | ||
| Add moving overlays or make specific areas move |  |
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| Artistic Effects inspired by famous works of art | |
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| Adjust face tilt and features like eyes, smiles, and skin | |
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| One-click subject selection | |
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| Colorize photos | |
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| Auto Creations | |
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| Auto curation, Smart Tags, and facial recognition | |
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| A whole new editing experience with a fresh look | NEW | ||
| Warp photos | |
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| Remove objects | |
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| Remix two or more photos | |
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| Raw image editing | |
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| Add Stylized Text | NEW | ||
| Peek-Through Overlays | |
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| Guided Edit Search | |
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| Perfect Pet | |
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| Extend Background | |
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| Replace Backgrounds | |
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| Perfect Landscape | |
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| Duotone Effect and Move & Scale | |
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| Pattern Brush | |
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| CREATE & SHARE | |||
| Fast-moving Photo Reels | NEW | ||
| Direct access to free Adobe Stock photos | NEW | ||
| Add creative overlays in the web companion app (English-only beta) | NEW | ||
| Do one-click fixes and more in the mobile companion app (English-only beta) | NEW | ||
| Auto-sync your photos and videos to enjoy them anywhere (English-only beta) | NEW | ||
| Share as MP4s and GIFs | |
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| Add text with Quote Graphics | |
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| Create photo collages plus photo and video slideshows | |
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System requirements
Windows
- IIntel 6th generation or faster processor or AMD equivalent with SSE4.1 support
- Microsoft Windows 10 (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (version 22H2), 64-bit versions only; Windows 7, Windows 8.1 not supported
- 8GB of RAM
- 8GB of available hard-disk space to install application; additional space required for downloading online content and for temporary files during product installation and usage (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
- 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
- Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible display driver
- Internet connection required for product activation and download of features and online content
macOS
- Intel 6th generation or faster processor; Apple silicon M1 or faster processor
- macOS 12 or 13 (13.4 or later)
- 8GB of RAM
- 6GB of available hard-disk space to install application; additional space required for downloading online content and for temporary files during product installation and usage (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
- 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
- Internet connection required for product activation and download of features and online content
FAQ
What is Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024, and who is it for?
Photoshop Elements 2024 is photo editing software for anyone who wants to edit and create with their photos. It’s a one-time purchase that doesn’t require a subscription. It offers:
- Easy editing with automation and AI
- Step-by-step guidance for editing and creating
- Fun ways to make and share creations, effects, prints, and gifts
- An Organizer to easily categorize and find your photos
- Web and mobile companion apps (English-only beta)
Adobe Sensei AI technology* powers automated options in Photoshop Elements 2024 to make things easy, and there’s always room to add your personal touch.
What are the web and mobile companion apps?
The Elements 2024 products include web and mobile companion apps that are available to licensed users of Photoshop Elements 2024 and Premiere Elements 2024. The apps are currently beta and available in English only, and they include 5GB of free cloud storage. Auto-syncing lets you enjoy your photos and videos across Elements Organizer and the web and mobile apps.
- Web app (English-only beta)
- Access, view, and share photos and videos.
- Add peek-through and pattern overlays to your photos.
- Create photo and video slideshows and photo collages.
- Mobile app (English-only beta)
- Access, view, and share photos and videos.
- Do one-click photo fixes, bring in pics from a wide range of files and folders on your phone, and view creations from Elements Web.
- Upload photos and videos to the cloud to be used on desktop, web, and mobile.
- Upload photos and videos from the desktop to be viewed on the web and mobile apps.
- Share photos and videos from the app to your desired social networks, via a link or email.
What’s the difference between Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements?
- Photoshop Elements is designed for people who take photos and want automated and easy ways to make them look great, turn them into personalized creations, and print and share them with family and friends.
- Premiere Elements is designed for people who take videos and want quick and easy ways to trim them, make them look great, turn them into fun creations and polished movies, and share them with family and friends.
- Both apps share a common Organizer for easy access to all photos and videos.
- They’re sold separately or people can buy them together as the Photoshop Elements 2024 & Premiere Elements 2024 bundle.
Can I install Photoshop Elements on more than one computer?
You can install your product on up to two computers. If you want to move your product to a new computer, simply choose Help > Sign Out in the product from one of the computers that has an active license. That will deactivate it. Then you can then install the product on your new computer.
NOTE: You must be online while deactivating the product.
How does Photoshop Elements differ from the subscription versions of Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom Classic, and Lightroom?
- Photoshop Elements is designed for consumers who are just getting started with photo editing and want an easy way to organize, edit, create, and share their photos. Automated options deliver great results to enjoy as is or use as a starting point for creative exploration. Photoshop Elements is offered as a one-time purchase — no subscription required.
- Photoshop is the professional standard for creating compelling images, designs, and 3D artwork.
- Lightroom Classic addresses the workflow needs of professional and advanced amateur photographers on the desktop, enabling them to import, process, organize, and showcase large volumes of digital photographs.
- Lightroom is the cloud-based service that lets people easily edit, organize, store, and share their photos anywhere — on mobile devices, the web, or desktops.
I use free photo editing software. Why should I consider Photoshop Elements 2024?
Most free photo editors offer a limited set of editing tools. Photoshop Elements is the leading consumer photo editing software because it provides every level of user everything they need to organize, edit, create, and share, including:
- Adobe Sensei AI technology and automated options that do the heavy lifting so you can focus on bringing your vision to life*
- Great-looking slideshows, collages, and effects that are automatically applied to your photos and delivered upon launch —all powered by Adobe Sensei
- The Organizer to clean up the clutter and find photos and videos in a snap using Smart Tags, facial recognition, and more — powered by Adobe Sensei
- Quick Edit to make one-click fixes
- Sixty-two Guided Edits to grow your skills — just follow the steps to make basic tweaks, artistic creations, and everything in between
- Advanced Edit for complete photo transformations
- Enjoy your favorite photos as gallery-quality wall art, beautiful prints, or create unique mementos for friends and family (US only)
- The ability to create eye-catching Photo Reels, slideshows, and collages as well as inspirational Quote Graphics to share on social media
- Exclusive templates
- Access to web and mobile companion apps (English-only beta)
Should I buy Photoshop Elements 2024 or the Photoshop Elements 2024 & Premiere Elements 2024 bundle?
If you like to take and share photos and videos, get the bundle to:
- Use the common Organizer for easy access to all your photos and videos.
- Edit and share photos and videos together in creative ways.
- Get a great value.
Do I need a subscription to purchase Photoshop Elements?
No, it’s a one-time purchase. A subscription is not required.
Will Photoshop Elements work on Apple M1 and M2 computers?
You can install Photoshop Elements 2024 on computers powered by the Apple M1 chip or Apple M2 chip.
* Adobe Sensei is the technology that powers intelligent features across all Adobe products to dramatically improve the design and delivery of digital experiences, using artificial intelligence and machine learning in a common framework.