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stephenc11105425
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January 13, 2026
Question

Unable to change file name on exit - Photoshop Elements 2026

  • January 13, 2026
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I recently upgraded to Photoshop Elements 2026 from an older version. On the old version, I could open multiple JPG files, edit each one, and then when I clicked the "X" in the upper right hand corner to exit I would get 3 prompts for each edited file:

 

  • Save changes to the Adobe Photoshop Elements document <name> before quitting?
  • Select JPEG Image options (e.g., Quality)
  • Enter file name, defaulted to the original file name, but allowing me the chance to change it (similar to a Save As).

 

In the 2026 version, I no longer get the 3rd prompt. On exit I get the first 2 prompts for each edited JPG and then it automatically overwrites the original. 

 

I looked through all of the settings but don't see anything that would change this behavior back to the previous version. 

 

Is there any way to get the 3rd prompt back?

 

Thanks.

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Jeff Arola
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 14, 2026

What version of Windows are you using?

 

Is you Photoshop Elements updated to 26.2?

How to check version:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/release-note/update.html

 

If in the Photoshop Elements 2026 Editor you go to Edit>Preferences>Saving Files what is the setting for File Saving Options on First Save?

stephenc11105425
Participant
January 21, 2026

Hi Jeff,

 

I’m running Windows 11 24H2.

 

Photoshop Elements is 26.2.

 

The On First Save option is “Always Ask”, but I had also tried it with “Ask if Original” and had the same result.