New features simplify editing with a contextual toolbar, continuous scaling of the UI, modern crop handles, and streamlined mobile-to-desktop import via QR code. Access thousands of Adobe Express templates for social posts, posters, videos, and more. With Photoshop Elements 2026, editing is faster, smarter, and more creative—no experience required.
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- Generate anything from backgrounds to entire images by typing a description
- Insert new objects by brushing an area and describing what to add
- Restore old or damaged photos by removing scratches, creases, and other wear
- Enhanced Remove tool automatically detects and erases people in the background
- Change or match objects colors and tones with AI precision
- Add realistic depth of field with detailed blur controls
- Apply artistic effects inspired by famous works of art
- Warp and combine multiple photos seamlessly
- Touch up faces, select skies, or replace backgrounds with one click
- Step-by-step Guided Edits for stylized text, double exposure, and overlays
- Accessibility improvements and spell checker integration
- Perfect Pet, Perfect Landscape, and Background Extension Guided Edits
- Access thousands of free Adobe Express templates directly in-app
- Create photo reels, collages, slideshows, and GIFs
- Enhance text with color fonts, pattern brushes, and scaling tools
- Share finished work as MP4s, GIFs, or directly to social platforms
- Visual tooltips and onboarding enhancements make learning simple
- Import mobile photos instantly with QR code scanning
- Automatic sorting, Smart Tags, and face recognition for organizing
- Quick import from cloud services with auto backup and curation
- Intel 8th Gen or newer processor, or AMD equivalent with AVX2 and SSE4.2 support
- Microsoft Windows 11 (23H2 or later), 64-bit only
- 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
- 9GB of available hard-disk space for installation
- 1.5GB of GPU memory
- Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible display driver
- Intel 8th Gen or newer processor, Apple silicon M1 or newer recommended
- macOS 14.4 or later, or macOS 15.5 or later
- 8GB unified memory (16GB recommended)
- 8GB of available hard-disk space for installation
- 1280 x 800 display resolution (1920 x 1080 recommended)
- Internet connection required for activation and online features