Photoshop Elements for an old imac.

[Rob304282239rmn]

Hi, I want to install and run Photoshop Elements. I have a 2012 imac running Catalina macOS v10.15.7. Can you please advise on which version of Photoshop elements I need and where I can source it from?

I've tried to install the Elements 2023 version but its not compatable (requires macOS 11). 

I believe 2020 is compatible, but I'm not sure and I don't know where to source it from. Please help.

[Trevor.Dennis]

Hi Rob.  I just tried moving this thread to the Elements forum, but moved just my reply, so I'll and get it right this time. 😞

[Trevor.Dennis]

Hi Rob.  This is the Photoshop forum, so I'll move your thread to the Elements forum. 

[Trevor.Dennis]

Sorry guys.  I moved just my answer instead of the whol thread, and I don't have mod rights for this forum.  I'll try again.

[Jeff Arola]

According to this photoshop elements 2022 should work with macOS catalina 10.15

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/system-requirements/older-versions.html

If you have any local electronics computer stores check with them.

Off the internet i would only buy from places you've heard of before.

[Rob304282239rmn]

Cool, thanks Jeff, I'll give it a go. 

[Test Screen Name]

Just to note, Adobe release a new version and completely stop selling it. There are no online ways to buy an old version, no approved clearance sellers, nothing. You take a big risk trying to buy old versions. Yes, once a system is out of Apple's support it is abandoned and sourcing software becomes a big issue. 

[Peru Bob]

Just to note, Adobe release a new version and completely stop selling it.

By @Test Screen Name

... But there could be brick and mortar stores with old stock.

[John Waller]

Out of curiosity, do bricks and mortar stores selling software still exist elsewhere in the world?
They're long gone in Australia.

[Peru Bob]

There are some in New York State in the USA.

[John Waller]

Interesting. Wonder how they make money. Can't be many people still buying software that way.

[Peru Bob]

It's usually the Mom and Pop stores that repair computers.

[John Waller]

Understood. Used to be lots of those here Down Under too. Now all gone.