Photoshop Elements

I was fooling around with layers a few days ago and now every time I open an image there's a layer of that image loaded.  How do I stop that?  Thanks

I recently have begun having problems with PS Elements 2026 (Ver 26.2). When attempting to open a file I get the message "Could not complete your request because of a program error". Things I have tried to correct the problem:I have done the Check GPU compatability suggestion (several times)I have unchecked my GPU (several times)I have rechecked my GPU (several times)I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software.I get the message on most every file that I attempt to open but not all of them. Most of the photos taken with my cell phone (Moto G Stylus 5G) will open normally. Other files do not. I have looked at file sizes and where they may have been downloaded from and can not find a common connection.  My file type of choice is JPG.Surely with as many people as I find having this problem, there must be a solution, update, fix. I have attached two JPG files. The "military" on will not open. The amarylis flower (taken with my cell phone) will open.Thank you.

Je ne peux plus accéder au mode Expert (avancé) de Photoshop Elements 2026,  

I've gone through all the steps. Won't add! Contacted Topaz and their instructions failed. Completely pissed with 2026

I recently upgraded to Windows 11. I installed Photoshop Elements 12 and entered the serial number.When I opened tthe Elements program, I got a message that said, "Adobe Sign In Required. "I clicked on "Sign In Now" button.I copied and pasted the URL into my browser to the sign in screen.I entered my email address, and it sent a verification code to my email. I entered the verification code on the screen, and it asked for my password.I entered the password.I clicked, "Continue."The message said, "You are now signed in. You can close this window and go back to where you signed off."I closed the window and clicked on the Photoshop Elements icon, and it brought me back to the "Adobe Sign In Required" screen.   I looked under my profile, and my Elements 12 is registered. What am I doing wrong? 

I can't get some of my photos to rate properly in Photoshop Elements Organizer 2024. This is the first time I am experiencing this and the photos that I can't rotate share one thing in common.  They were all taken by using the camera button on the side of my iPhone 16 Pro rather than the "button" on the screen. The images are jpg's (not Live, HEIC, or PNG) same as the other photos that will rotate.  I tried resetting my PC and also deleting and reloading the images. The images were taken what would be considered upside down. PS will rotate the images sideways, but will not allow full rotation so that the images display right side up. Other images seem to rotate normally. My PC  has Windows 11 Home, Version 25H2,  OS Build 26200.7462, 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900HX (2.20 GHz) 

I recently cleanded  my Imac(Ventura) and as result receieved a Confrigeration error, Error 11 when I attempted to usse my 2020 Photoshop Elements Organizer.  I am not able to gain access to the Organizer.   I have attempted to get help from Addobe's Technical Support page with no effective luck.  Ihave spoken with their help person but could not understand what he was telling me(spoke rapdly with a heavy accent). So I am still not able to overcome Error 11.  I have some work that I need to finish that was not backed up.  Need help.   [Moderator: Moved to the Photoshop Elements forum]      

Is there a way to enlarge or make bold the straighten tool? It gets lost in some of the images. Sadly my eyesight isn't what it used to be.

Hi - I have recently moved to PSE from Photoshop and cannot see how to switch from Scrubby Zoom to Marquee Zoom. Instructions say that there is an option to do that in the Zoom (magnifying glass) Options panel, but it isn't in mine!

When I updated my Elements 2021 to Elements 2025 I lost the ability to use the bacic Open closed eye enhancement function.  In 2025, I tried to open closed on photo that had 4 persons.  The automatic selection function will not let me select the only person whoes eyes are closed. (t will let me select from the three with open eyes.) I cannot discover a work around of the automatic selection function.  Any advice?

Have used Elements for 20 years, but like turning pictures into art.  Have used Tpoaz and Snap 4 as add ons, or Plug-ins, but can no longer do so.  Can anyone recommend any additional programmes that can be a Plug-in, I want artistic modes and frames if possible like Studio 2 Topaz, and perhpas even the dreaded Ai.  If not, can you recommend any programmes as stand-alones, I particlarly likevArt Deco made from my photos? Thank you.

When I select the Selection Brush tool then below the screen I have the options to set size, hardness and selection.When I click on the Brush Preset Picker then I see the hard brush as the default I like to select the soft Brush. That seems to be not possible.Am I doing something wrong?

Have upgraded from PSE 2024 to 2026.  What a hot mess when in comes to dialogue menu screens.  For example, when I select "Save" the saving screen where you select image quality, file size, etc that pops up after the "where you want to save it menu, either opens very, very small on my monitor that I work on, or I have to slide it over to the the additional monitor (which is my laptop) for it to open a little bigger.  I have tried the "preference" then general, the display / cursors section to no results.  My set up is exactly the same (laptop - Windows/ and monitors configuration).  the only thing changed is going from PSE 2024 to PSE 2026.  Any advice?

Running PSE24 on MacBookPro M3 running Sequoia 15.6.1.  I am trying to import about 80,000 photos/videos from my Synology NAS into the PSE24 catalog.  I do NOT want the photos/videos to be stored/duplicated on the Mac, only the catalog index on the Mac which would point to the original on the NAS.This would be easy, except when I go to File>Get Phots and Videos>From Files and Folders the little check-box next to Copy Files on Import is checked, and it is greyed out so I cannot uncheck it.Is there a solution to this problem?

About an hour ago I was somewhere in the adobe online help looking up information on panels in PSE.  During the same time I stumbled across something I saw for the first time, ever.I mad a screenshot of what I saw once it got started.Anyone else ever see such an interface, in any version? You will see it if you add photos from organizer while in quick mode.

I'm trying to download my PS Elements 19 to my new laptop with windows 11. It gets stuck with the install window. Has anyone been able to get it to successfully install? I really don't want to do a membership when I own physical copy. 

Elements working Ok for a few weeks since I bought it but today Guided editing has stopped working and all I see is the spinning wheel. Quick and Advanced are OK.

While installing i got a message sign in error without any code and no login screen or further infoI do the installation with admin rights  and dectivated firewallThe OS is windows 10 pro

I am SO disapointed with the 2026 version of Photoshop Elements. I was forced to 'upgrade' when my new operating system no longer recognized my 2021 version, which I loved. This new version is CRAP. It crashes multiple times a day when I'm working on photos. So frustrating. And I cannot contact anyone from Adobe. Chat will end without ever connecting me to anyone, and I cannot find a number to call. Any ideas on how I can contact an actual person here?    [Mod: Moved to the Photoshop elements forum]  

I'm getting a new computer on Christmas.    I've begun preparing to transfer things over.I've made backup copies of all my downloads, printed out all my passwords (you just export the passwords as a csv file), made backup copies of the 200+ brushes I've downloaded, and backup copies of all the other silly things I've added to PSE.I just use the free version of MS office 365- not too worried about that stuff-(I have access to the full version of all the office 365 apps thru my school account)  I honestly don't have any idea what my FB login / password is- but it's on that list I printed out.On Christmas eve:  I will logout of all Adobe products, to deauthorize them- Adobe creative cloud, photoshop, and the 10 versions of pse I currently have installed, Adobe Express, all adobe products-  I'm pretty sure I just will log out of Creative cloud, and that will deathorize all Adobe products-  I will go thru each anyway- just to be sure.I still have to go thru ind

PhotoShop Elements 2024 - Editor is Now Crashing - redirects me immediately to Organizer where I have to upload files and Print with no choice of paper (plain or glossy). This has become an ardous task. When talking  to Support  they say they can't even find my account. It was downloaded from Adobe June 21, 2024 with email addy given. I'm getting exasperated.

I have noticed yet another file saving bug in PSE 2026: PSE wants to save files in the last directory in which PSE saved, not to the directory of the file you're editing. For exampleEdit and save file foo.jpg in directory 20251207Edit file bar.jpg in directory 20251220When you try to save bar.jpg, PSE defaults to directory 20251207. to save it in the correct place, you have to navigate to 20251220 in the File > Save dialog box I am using PSE2026 (20251112.EO.64802456) on Windows 11 Here's my list of file saving problems introduced in PSE 2026 that haven't been fixed yet: Editing files changes the date on the edited file by the offset to UTCWorkaround: load the file in the PSE Editor again (no need to make changes) and the date will be fixed in PSE Organizer When saving a file to a Version Set, the file name is incorrect (foo.jpg instead of foo_edited-1.jpg)Solution uncheck and then recheck ' Save in Version Set with Original' in Save As dialog box - the corr

Bonjour,Photoshop elements 2022 ne fonctionne pas avec macos26. Avez vous une solution ?

I was bought "Adobe Photoshop Elelments 12 and Premiere Elements 12" a few years ago as a christmas present. Due to personal circumstances i was unable to use it at the time. I have now come to use it and i am getting a "Serial Number not Valid" error message when i try to install it. The box has always been in my possession and seals unbroken so i know the serial number not been used else where. The srial number begins with a 1057. I would appreciate any advice that will help me install it ot even or even check the code is correct. 

Impossible to use the text on pickture - suddently. Do I need to uninstall it before I try to reinstall it ?