Last updated on
May 11, 2026
List of system requirements necessary to run Adobe Photoshop Elements 2026 optimally.
Windows
- Intel Core 8th Generation through Intel Core 15th Generation or equivalent AMD processor with AVX2 and SSE4.2 support; Windows on ARM processor not supported
- Microsoft Windows 11 (version 23H2) or later, 64-bit versions only; Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 not supported
- 8GB of RAM; 16GB recommended
- 9GB 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); 1920x1080 or higher recommended
- 1.5GB of GPU memory
- Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible display driver
- Internet connection required for product activation and download of features and online content
macOS
- Intel 8th Generation or newer processor; Apple silicon M1 or newer processor recommended
- macOS 14 (14.4 or later), macOS 15 (15.5 or later)
- 8GB of unified memory; 16GB recommended
- 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); 1920x1080 or higher recommended
- Internet connection required for product activation and download of features and online content
Note
Starting with the 2026 release, Photoshop Elements now automatically adjusts its interface based on your monitor’s DPI and scaling settings. Whether you're using a standard HD display or a high-resolution 4K screen, the application ensures that icons, text, and panels appear sharp and properly scaled, eliminating issues with overly small or oversized UI elements.
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