Photoshop Elements

Photoshop Elements 2026 is running much slower than the 2025 version on my iMac. Are other people finding the same problem?   Mel   [Typo fixed by moderator]

Hello,I am the original owner of a physical copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements 13.I purchased the software years ago and activated it on an old computer. I no longer have access to that computer, and unfortunately I don't remember which Adobe account/email address was used for the original activation.I have recently sold the original physical copy (including the DVD and packaging) to another person. The buyer is now trying to activate Photoshop Elements 13, but the serial number appears to already be associated with an existing activation, so they cannot activate the software on their computer.I believe the old activation may still be associated with my previous computer.Could someone please advise me on how I can deactivate/release the old activation, even though I no longer have access to the original computer and don't remember the Adobe account that was used?I am not trying to use the software myself anymore. I simply want to make sure that the legitimate buyer of my original copy ca

Photoshop may run slowly after a recent update because new features often increase GPU, RAM, and CPU usage, especially AI-powered tools and background Creative Cloud services. Many users also experience lag due to outdated graphics drivers, corrupted preferences, incompatible plugins, font issues, or changed performance settings after updating.Common fixes include:Updating GPU and graphics driversResetting Photoshop preferencesDisabling problematic pluginsTurning off GPU Compositing or Graphics Processor acceleration temporarilyIncreasing RAM allocation in Performance settingsClearing font cache and removing corrupted fontsUsing scratch disks with enough free storageReinstalling Photoshop if update files became corruptedSome Adobe Community and Reddit users also reported that recent updates introduced slower brush tools, delayed shortcuts, and startup lag tied to GPU settings or cloud background services.For official troubleshooting steps, optimization settings, and performance guides,

When I try to print from PSE26 after I have printed in another programme I get these messages and it won’t print at all. I have reinstalled the programme after I tried all the fixes of disabling the graphics processor, checking the RGB colour 8 bit was ok and several others but nothing helped. I am hoping someone knows how to fix this, thank you. 

When I attempt to reconnect files, I get the screen “Reconnect Missing File” but there are no files listed under the Files Missing From Catalog column, and the Locate the Missing Files column is either empty or poiting to my Macintosh HD disk.  (See attached image).  I had opened this before and thought I had a corrupt catalog but I have since recreated the catalog and no longer believe it is corrupt.  

OPERATING SYSTEM    Windows 10 Professional (x64) Version 22H2 (build 19045.6466)    System Model : HP HP ProDesk 600 G3 DMSYSTEM MODEL    HP HP ProDesk 600 G3 DM    Enclosure Type: Mini PCPROCESSOR    2.80 gigahertz Intel Core i7-6700T    256 kilobyte primary memory cache    1 megabyte secondary memory cache    8 megabyte tertiary memory cache    64-bit readyMEMORY    15.88 Gigabytes Usable Installed MemoryBOARD    HP 829E KBC Version 06.29STORAGE    4.51 Terabytes Usable Local Storage Capacity    3.59 Terabytes Local Storage Free Space--------------------------------------•    Waterfox - 6.6.12 (64-bit)•    WordPerfect 12.0.0.238•    Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 (20130903.r.43239)========================================================== Am used to FILE / NEW FROM CLIPBOARD being the reasonable option for pasting a graphic into the Elements workspace.So -- typical for programmers -- that convenience has entirely disappeared from Photoshop Elements 12, at least as far as I can determin

I am using PhotoElements 26.  While browsing videos or photos, Photoshop Element jumps back to the beginning of the folder.  This happens while scrolling, viewing, or selecting a phone to edit.  How can I stop PE from jumping back to the beginning of the folder.

What is everyone doing that paid for a three-year license for Adobe Photoshop Elements 25 and now with about two years remaining on the license, Adobe isn’t updating? So your choices are:Pay for a new program and waste 1.5 years of money or Not upgrade your Mac and be at risk for 1.5 years

Each time a raw photo is edited, then saved (Save as... jpeg), the new jpeg image (shown in a version set) displays the wrong time in the organizer, exactly 4 hours earlier than the original. But when I bring up the file properties in windows explorer (properties -> details), that still shows the correct time the photo was taken. The cameras being used to create these photos are set to the correct time zone and date/time, as is my PC. Is this a known bug, or do I just need to change a setting somewhere?   

Gibt es eine Möglichkeit in Photoshop Elements 2027 eine parallele Ansicht von Vorher und Nachher zu haben, so wie es in früheren Versionen der Fall war?

This problem seems to go back a long way. Out of the blue my printer doesn’t work with Elements 2026.Various forums show this problem goes back through lots of versions of Elements. Why is it so hard to solve? I need the printer for my work with Elements, I have tried all the suggestions, resetting preferences etc etc..It’s Elements that is the problem as all other programs work fine with my printer, but. finding a solution is another thing altogether. Seriously considering finally abandoning Elements after many years of using it for our archive work. I’ve nearly had enough.

Seems like when using a stylus pen for windows 11 and a tablet when pushing and trying to move it, nothing changes and it locks it into a left click until a mouse is used. Might want to test and check it out, and yes, everything is updated, but it still has the scrolling issue.

I’m trying to add a linear gradient to the image. Instead of a gradient from dark to light, I get the whole image darkened. I’ve tried restarting, selecting a different image, resetting the options for gradient tool. Nothing works. Been like it for the last month or so. 

I have found the Preferences / Keyword Tags and Albums, and can see the options to manually or auto-sort, but the auto-sort doesn’t seem to do anything, and I cannot see how to manually sort them (either would fill my needs - if I could get them to work)

I have Photoshop Elements 2026. It is painfully slow and very buggy. I asked online for help. 90 minutes later and 7 agents, all I got was passed from pillar to post and received aggressive responses. Amanda being the worst. Photoshop 2024 works perfectly. I just don’t understand why it is so difficult getting any help from Adobe and their staff. 

 I apparently have two Adobe accounts. Today, I upgraded Photoshop Elements but I was in the wrong email address. I didn't select Free Trial. Is there a way to cancel the purchase or switch it to the other account?

Photoshop Elements 2024 bietet native Unterstützung für Apple SiliconLeider habe ich nur die Intel Version installiert.Wo bekomme ich die Apple Silicon Version zum Download? 

Manually Install Adobe Camera RAW (ACR)---Nicer to Look atLast updated on September 24th, 2026 The following is how to manually  install the latest version (ACR 18.6) of Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) for Elements 2027. It is recommended to wait for Camera Raw updates within the product for issue fixes. You really only need to worry about the latest version if your camera requires it.   The average user can basically ignore all of this and they will not even notice.  PSE 2027 will prompt you to install ACR 18.4 the first time you try to use it (open an image in the raw format).  For the vast majority of users they can do that._________________________________________________________________________________If you haven't been able to update the Camera Raw plug-in for Elements, follow these steps, Primarilly because your new camera needs a newer version of ACR to support RAW files: Download and install the latest Camera Raw version (to your computer) from https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/ca

As far as I know I have downloaded the latest camera raw software ?Thank you in advance for replying.Ken.

Last updated on April 6th, 2024 :  Also Applies to Elements Organizer, Premiere ElementsThe following is a workaround to update Camera Raw within Elements. It is recommended to wait for Camera Raw updates within the product for issue fixes. If you haven't been able to update the Camera Raw plug-in for Elements, follow these steps, Primarilly because your new camera needs a newer version of ACR to support RAW files:Download and install the latest Camera Raw version from https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-in-installer.htmlQuit all Adobe applications.On macOS, double-click the .dmg file to mount it.On Windows double-click the downloaded .zip file to unzip it.(Windows might unzip the file for you.) On macOS, double-click the .pkg file to start the installer. On Windows, double-click the resulting .exe file to start the installer.Follow the on-screen instructions. Once installed successfully, close the installer window. Na

using Photoshop Elements 2024 on Windows 10.  Clone tool is not working, started yesterday. I get a message that says the opperation could not be compleated because no pixels were selected. tells me to alt click on source. I HAVE been doing that! repeatly. also, in addition to the message box coming up, I get my computers , I don't know what it's called - the area that tells a person what is on thier computer so something could be selected.  It comes up too at the same time. I am wondering if Adobe is doing this delibertly to get me to purchase the 2025 version of Elements?  ( I have gone to Preferences and clicked on reset at next launch. ) problem continues. 

I have been using PE 2026 for over a year now, and been printing to my Epson ET2850 with no problems.  Recently when pressing print from the print dialogue settings, it crashes back to the home screen and does not print. I have reset all the preferences and rebooted but this makes no difference. I have changed nothing that I am aware of in my set-up. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

How do I remove a disconnected file from Photoshop Elements 2026 Organiser?I have deleted a file from its original location but Organiser still keeps referencing it and simply thinks it is disconnected.