There are new features that build on PSE2021's release including being able to save moving photos as MP4 or GIF. This version of Photoshop Elements has lots of social media-specific features, like quote graphics and moving pictures. If you run a small business or have your own personal brand I recommend upgrading from Photoshop Elements 2019 or older. Upgrade from Photoshop Elements 2021 or older for the new warp tool. Upgrade from any version if you've always wanted to be able to warp photos! You can now warp any layer - this has been a wish list item for Photoshop Elements users for many years! Upgrade from Photoshop Elements 2018 or older. There are now 60 guided edits, layer groups, adjust facial features, support for HEIC and HEVC files and performance improvements galore. If you use Photoshop Elements to edit your photos and have Photoshop Elements 2018 or older, I'd recommend upgrading this year. Plus, the program is now designed for 64-bit systems and make better use of your RAM. If you have Photoshop Elements 15 or earlier, it's time to upgrade! So many new features have been added in the last 5 versions. Upgrade if you are using a version without a year in the name. Photoshop Elements needs macOS Catalina 10.15 or newer. You should see the macOS name, followed by its version number.

Macįrom the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are not supported. Photoshop Elements requires Microsoft Windows 10 version 2004 (May 2020 update) or later (version 21H recommended) 64-bit versions only. Then you'll see the version of Windows you are running. Windowsįor Windows, type System into the search box and click on System Information. If you want to edit video you'll need up have 16Gb+ RAM. You'll need 8Gb of RAM and around 13Gb free on your internal drive to install the software and run it happily. The first thing to consider is if your computer can run Photoshop Elements 2022. Many people don't upgrade every year and so make a big saving compared to monthly fees for Photoshop CC.įor recent versions, you'll have a free Adobe login and you can always find your licence key and the software downloads there if you need to reinstall it. Photoshop Elements is sold on a perpetual license, so once you have a bought it you can use it as long as like. You can upgrade from any previous version of Photoshop Elements, not just the most recent version. In the US, Photoshop Elements costs $99.99 and the upgrade saves you around $20.

Let's look at your current version and your photo editing needs to see if you should upgrade.

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