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Photoshop Elements 2026 is smart, easy-to-use photo editing software designed for anyone who wants to have fun with their photos — no experience needed. Whether you're touching up snapshots or creating something totally new, it’s got you covered with:
Effortless editing powered by AI and automation
Step-by-step guidance to help you learn and create as you go
Creative tools to design and share fun photo projects
An Organizer to quickly import, tag, and find your photos
The license enables you to use Photoshop Elements for a full 3-year term. It’s a one-time purchase with no additional fees. The license is non-renewing — it expires 3 years after redemption. When your 3-year term license expires, Photoshop Elements will no longer be accessible. However, you’ll still be able to access your media catalog in the Elements Organizer indefinitely.
Photoshop Elements makes photo editing simple — from quick fixes to advanced creations. Tap into the power of AI to easily enhance your photos and instantly generate all-new images, objects, and backgrounds. Add style with artistic effects, motion, and creative templates.
Premiere Elements offers fast and easy video editing. Effortlessly trim and resize your videos and enhance them with effects, transitions, and motion titles. Add text to social clips and amplify the action with music and animations.
Both apps share a common Organizer for easy access to all photos and videos.
Yes, you can download a free, full-featured 7-day trial of Photoshop Elements. Once the trial period ends, you can purchase right from the trial software so you don’t have to download it again.
Choose the Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements 2026 bundle if you want to edit both photos and videos. The bundle gives you everything in Photoshop Elements plus Premiere Elements, which adds intuitive video editing tools — like trimming, transitions, motion titles, and music — along with AI features for automating edits and enhancing clips. Use the common Organizer for easy access to all your photos and videos. It’s a great value if you work with both media types or want the flexibility to grow your creative skills. Learn more
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