elements

[defaultwolw4n6uhvic]

I am finding it very difficult to discover if my elements and premier elements 2019 can be upgraded to 2021. I bought 2019 and haven't used it because I inadvertently upgraded to Catalina. I am now using Big Sur. Can I upgrade to 2021 and will it be compatible with Big Sur? TIA

[John Waller]

Any previous version of Elements can be upgraded to 2021 so, yes, your version 2019 can be upgraded.

Yes, Elements 2021 will definitely run on Big Sur.

[defaultwolw4n6uhvic]

Thanks John. I am going to try the free download first but I think I will get  the upgrade. I used Photoshop for years on Windows but don't do enough now to justify paying every year to use it on my mac.

[Greg_S.]

. . .  But there are some compatibility problems with Big Sur.  For example, you will be unable to import images from a memory card or camera using the Adobe Photo Downloader. (I know nothing about Macs, but I assume there are other ways to get files from a card onto your computer.)  Adobe is working on a fix.

[defaultwolw4n6uhvic]

Thanks Greg. I can put photos onto Mac and then export them to Photoshop from the files.

[GulkanaAlaska]

Is the upgrade from Elements 2019 to Elements 2021 free?

Thanks.

(Also finding this information on the Adobe website impossible to find....)

[John Waller]

>>>Is the upgrade from Elements 2019 to Elements 2021 free?

No. It's a paid upgrade. You can see the options when you click the Buy Now link

https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/buying-guide.html

[GulkanaAlaska]

Thank you.