Adobe photoshop elements 2026 catalog issue

[Eager_vibrancy5296]

Hi all, I am on a MacOS running adobe photoshop elements 2026. Recently , all the files in my catalog are missing their names.  I have tried to holding down the shift when launching photoshop elements organizer to 'repair' the catalog.  I have access to an optimize button but there is no repair button.  I also tried launching organizer, file manage catalogs and also tried restore catalogs.  Nothing appears to work.  I also see that there is an updatem 

version 2026.1

It does not seem to be installed.  

Does anyone have suggestions?

Thanks

Dan

[LAMY2017]

Eager, could you post a screenshot while I research?

[it looks to me that you've tried repair. Did you find this help on Adobe.com?]

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Fixing Missing Filenames in Photoshop Elements Catalog

If filenames are missing in your Photoshop Elements catalog, it usually indicates that files have been moved, renamed, or deleted outside the Elements Organizer, causing the catalog to lose track of them. To fix this, reconnect the missing files to update the catalog with their current locations:

1. Open Elements Organizer.
2. Select the files with the missing file icon or choose File > Reconnect > All Missing Files to reconnect all missing items.
3. If you know the new location of the files, click Browse and navigate to the folder containing the missing files.
4. Select the missing files in the dialog box. Use Shift-click or Ctrl/Cmd-click to select multiple files.
5. Click Reconnect to update the catalog.

If the catalog is damaged or you encounter errors, use the Repair function in the Catalog Manager:

1. Close Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements.
2. Open Elements Organizer and go to File > Manage Catalogs.
3. Select your catalog and click Repair.
4. If no errors are found, click Repair Anyway or choose to delete and regenerate the thumbnail cache if prompted.

Ensure your user account has sufficient permissions to read and write files in the catalog folder by checking the catalog location under Help > System Info.

These steps help restore the catalog's connection to your files and fix missing filename issues. For detailed troubleshooting, see the Elements Organizer troubleshooting guide and Photoshop Elements catalog backup and repair.

[Glenn 8675309]

Sit and wait on the update- it will be pushed out to you sometime-- not everyone gets it at the same time.

[andaleebfatima]

Hi Dan,
Can you please share a screenshot of the catalog? That will help us understand if the files are missing or File Details are turned off. 
Also, have you installed the update?

Thanks

Andaleeb