camera raw

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I have just downloaded and installed the Camera Raw plugin for Photoshop Elements 26 but how do I know it is working? Or is it already included in the app? There doesn't seem to be a reference to it in Elements so I had a look in my apps folder but cannot see it. Basically I just need to validate it's there and working ok. I am on Mac OS.

RogerG40767081 · Accepted Answer

Thanks. Found this.Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) is included with Adobe Photoshop Elements, including the 2026 version. However, the plugin is no longer pre-packaged with the initial installation.[1,2]Because of this, you will need to do a quick, one-time download to get it working. To install and access it:[1]Install:Open the Photoshop Elements Editor, go to theHelpmenu, and clickInstall Camera Raw.Access:Open your RAW files by going toFile > Open in Camera Raw.[1,2]Once installed, it operates as a floating editor above your main workspace, allowing you to fine-tune your RAW photos with basic adjustments like exposure, highlights, shadows, and color balance before you bring the image into the main Elements editor.[1,2,3]

Glenn 8675309 · Answer

There are a few things not included with the original download- by design- it’s keeps the original download size smaller-- ACR for example-- seem to recall it’s 1.7GB. All the graphics need to be downloaded before you can use them- that is what that little blue trial is for in the graphic thumbnail- that little triangle goes away once that graphic is downloaded.

There is no place to go to so you can download all the graphics all at once.

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