Adobe Express Photos FAQ

Last updated on Dec 5, 2025

Get answers to frequently asked questions about using Adobe Express Photos on Windows.

Adobe Express Photos is a free, quick, and easy screenshot capture and image editing app powered by Adobe Express. It allows you to capture, view, edit, and design from anywhere, even offline.

After pressing the PrtSc (Print Screen) key, a screenshot bar will open, letting you choose between capturing the full screen or selecting a specific area. You can also capture screenshots from the Home screen or from the View and Edit screens. Once captured, the screenshot is automatically saved to your clipboard and your default screenshot folder. From there, you can quickly mark it up using shapes, a pen, or a highlighter for easy edits.

You can revert the screenshot shortcut in three ways:

  1. When you press Print Screen for the first time, a dialog box appears, select Revert.
  2. Go to the Home screen, select your profile icon, open Settings, and turn off the Screenshot Shortcut toggle.
  3. During a screenshot session, open Settings from the screenshot bar and uncheck Print Screen Key under Keyboard shortcut.

You can remove image backgrounds and unwanted objects from photos using AI-powered tools.

Yes. You can capture and edit screenshots and images without an internet connection. However, features that connect to Adobe Express may require internet access.

Yes. You can send your edited image or screenshot directly to Adobe Express to access thousands of templates and more.

Yes, the app updates automatically in the background to provide the latest features and enhancements.

Adobe Express Photos Rebrand

Adobe Photoshop Express on desktop is rebranding to Adobe Express Photos, featuring the same functionalities, but with a new name and icon.

Adobe is aligning this photo editing tool under the Adobe Express brand to provide a more unified experience that allows access to creative image editing and design features across platforms.

No, your photos and saved projects remain safe and accessible. The rebranding will not impact your existing work or cloud storage.

No, your current app will update automatically to Adobe Express Photos. You do not need to take any action unless prompted by your device for updates.

Your plan and subscription will not change. Adobe Express Photos continues to offer easy, free image viewing, editing, and screenshot tools. 

Adobe Express Photos will include all the features you know from Photoshop Express, plus new screenshot, image editing and design tools. 

Yes, Photoshop Express remains available as a mobile app on iOS and Android. This rebrand only affects the desktop version.