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Lynne Kay
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March 15, 2020
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Questions of compatibility between Photoshop CC and Photoshop Elements

  • March 15, 2020
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I would like to create designs and images for a group that recommends and uses Photoshop Elements. I am using the Creative Cloud Apps and need information on what files Elements can open and edit, whether Elements would keep layers in files from CC and some of the funtions of Elements ( ie can a user add a transparent overlay on a photo?) I would like to communicate with someone who has experience with both Photoshop platforms... Thanks in advance!

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    MichelBParis
    MichelBParis
    Legend
    March 16, 2020

    Save it as a TIF file. TIF files should be fine in PS Elements.

    Tiff or psd, the issue is exactly the same. Nothing to do with the psd/tiff file format, the limitation is that Elements does not support 16 bits with layers even if it can read and convert them.

     

      Just Shoot Me
      Just Shoot Me
      Legend
      March 16, 2020

      Save it as a TIF file. TIF files should be fine in PS Elements.

        MichelBParis
        MichelBParis
        Legend
        March 15, 2020

        The main compatibility difference is for the psd format. Elements can't edit layered psd in 16 bits. It can open them, but you'll have to choose if your keep layers or 16 bits, not both. Not a big deal. 

          Greg_S.
          Community Expert
          Greg_S.Community Expert
          Community Expert
          March 15, 2020

          Photoshop Elements can handle pretty much every kind of photo file that Photoshop CC can.  Layers operate in exactly the same way in both programs.  There may be some types of files from other CC apps that Elements cannot handle so I think you need to be more specific with your question.

           

          Probably the best thing for you to do is download the 30 day trial of Elements.

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