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.
Open the Adobe Photoshop Elements download page in your web browser.
Sign in with your Adobe ID.
If you don't have an Adobe ID, you can create an Adobe ID.
Select the platform and language for download.
Select Download.
Open the Adobe Photoshop Elements installer file that you downloaded from the Adobe website.
Sign in with your Adobe ID (usually your email) and password.
Select Continue on the next screen that appears.
On the Installation Options screen, do the following and click Continue:
In the screen that appears, click Photo Editor.
Sign in using your email address and password.
Select Activate now on the Welcome screen.
Enter the serial number in the next screen and select Next.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 launches successfully.
Note:
Can't find your serial number? See Find the serial number of your Elements product to know more.
Received a redemption code? Use your redemption code to get your serial number. See Help with redemption codes to know more.
Note: If your computer does not have a DVD drive, you can download Photoshop Elements from Adobe website and then install it. For more information, see Download and install from Adobe website.
Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 DVD in your computer.
In the Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 dialog box, click Install Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022.
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If you close the dialog box or if the security settings on your computer do not permit AutoPlay, browse to the DVD using Windows Explorer and double-click Setup.exe from the Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 folder. If any security warnings appear, click Yes.
Do one of the following:
Sign in with your Adobe ID (usually your email) and password.
Select Continue on the next screen that appears.
On the Installation Options screen, do the following and click Continue:
In the screen that appears, click Photo Editor.
Sign in using your Adobe ID and password.
Click Activate now on the Welcome screen.
Enter the serial number in the next screen and click Next.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 launches successfully.
Note:
Can't find your serial number? See Find the serial number of your Elements product to know more.
Received a redemption code? Use your redemption code to get your serial number. See Help with redemption codes to know more.
When you launch Photoshop Elements, a screen shows the number of days remaining for the trial to expire.
Click Buy now and then follow onscreen instructions to convert your trial to full version.
Use the serial number you have received to convert the trial version to a full version. The serial number starts with the number 1057. You receive the serial number depending on the type of purchase:
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A serial number has 24 digits, and is different from a redemption code which is alphanumeric. You can use your redemption code to get your serial number.
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