How to install Photoshop Elements

Learn how you can download and install Photoshop Elements on Windows and macOS.

With Photoshop Elements, you can create magic with your photos. You can have more than one version of Photoshop Elements installed on your computer. So, there’s no need to uninstall earlier versions.

Download and install from Adobe website

Before you begin

  • Make sure that you have administrative privileges for the account you are using.
  • Use the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.
  • Make sure that you have a valid Adobe ID. 
  • Disable pop-up blockers in your web browser.
  • Temporarily disable firewalls, antivirus software, and third-party security software. Disabling them speeds up the installation process.
  • Make sure that you are connected to the Internet until the installation is complete.

Download Photoshop Elements

  1. Open the Adobe Photoshop Elements download page in your web browser.

  2. Sign in with your Adobe ID. If you don't have an Adobe ID, you can create an Adobe ID.

  3. Select Download.

Install Photoshop Elements

  1. Open the Adobe Photoshop Elements installer file that you downloaded from the Adobe website.

  2. Sign in with your Adobe ID (usually your email) and password.

  3. Select Continue on the next screen that appears.

  4. On the Installation Options screen, do the following and select Continue:

    • Select language
    • Specify installation location
    Photoshop Elements 2024 Installer
    Configure the installation options.

  5. While the installation is in progress, you can click on the carousel of images that appear at the bottom of the installer to learn what's new in Photoshop Elements 2025.

    Explore new features in Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024.
    Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 Installer.

  6. In the screen that appears, select Photo Editor.

    Photoshop Elements 2024
    Select Photo Editor to launch Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025.

  7. Sign in using your Adobe ID, if prompted.

Convert a trial version into a full version

You can convert to the full version anytime.  Follow the given steps: 

  1. If no valid license is found with your Adobe ID, you get a 7-day free trial. You can purchase a license on Adobe.com during or after the trial. You can also sign out and use an Adobe ID with a valid license.

    Photoshop Elements 2024
    The screen shows the number of free trial days left for Photoshop Elements 2025.

  2. After converting to the full version, you'll see the pop-up screen given and select Get Started. Then, you can successfully launch and use Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025.

  3. You can confirm the conversion status by navigating to Help > System Info and checking for License Type: Paid.

    Photoshop Elements 2024
    Check the license status as Paid.

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