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October 9, 2021
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Will Photoshop Elements 2022 Run on Macbook Pro M1?

  • October 9, 2021
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I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. The requirements state Intel 6th Generation or newer processor will work which seems to indicate it will; however, I have seen that some people had issues with the 2021version. I appreciate any definitive answers!

    Correct answer John Waller

    Yes, Photoshop Elements 2022 does not yet run natively on the M1.

     

    However it will run with Rosetta 2 installed.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/au/download-install/kb/apple-silicon-m1-chip.html

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    marco1549
    Participant
    October 2, 2022

    UPDATE:  Photoshop Elements 2023 DOES run natively on M1 macs!!!!!! Finally!!!!!

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      RustedNutGarage
      Participant
      September 1, 2022

      I currently have an iMac that struggles to run Elements.  I have been considering an upgrade to an M1 machine but have now put it on hold due to the fact that Elements wont run on the M1.  Once I hear that it can I will procede with the upgrade and purchase the latest Elements software.  Are you listening Adobie?

      John Waller
      Community Expert
      John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      September 2, 2022

      Yes, Photoshop Elements 2022 does not yet run natively on the M1.

       

      However it will run with Rosetta 2 installed.

      https://helpx.adobe.com/au/download-install/kb/apple-silicon-m1-chip.html

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        marco1549
        Participant
        October 2, 2022

        Yes, it does...now.

         

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        RD-TechGuy
        Participant
        March 31, 2022

        There is a workaround for this.  It is called Affinity Photo, which can open PSD files and runs on Apple M1 chips natively.  The cost is about the same as Photoshop Elements.  We'll see if Adobe culls my response for violating their 'community standard' by mentioning a competitor.  

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          Nitajk
          Participating Frequently
          April 1, 2022

          Oh yes, that's the only workaround! I am already doing that on my new mac. It will be sad to say goodbye to elements but once my affinity trial ends, I will buy it and no more elements for me!

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          Mark22704124y0rs
          Participant
          January 18, 2022

          I can confirm the latest version now runs on my M1 Macbook Pro running Mac OS 12.1

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          NG23453848qgrx
          Participant
          March 5, 2022

          Is there a special link to download PS Elements for MacBook Pro running M1 and OS 12.1?  Is it still having to go through Rosetta (not on my MacBook Pro)?

          VipinGupta
          Adobe Employee
          VipinGupta
          Adobe Employee
          April 1, 2022

          Hi,

           

          The same installer works on M1 machines. Please download the installer from here: https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/photoshop-elements-downloads.html

           

          Regards

          Vipin 

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          SK Prairie Chicken
          Participating Frequently
          January 11, 2022

          I had read that Elements 2020 wasn't compatible with my new Mac with M1, but had forgotten that by the time the new Mac arrived.  I loaded it onto the new Mac & it seemed to work, but didn't import most of the tags or star ratings--a few--but not most.    Organizer sort of worked--but not really.  Then I recalled the M1 issue and uninstalled it from the new machine.  I'll wait until Elements have a version which will run natively on M1.  Fortunately my old Mac is still alive and available for my photo work.  

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          Dragon22056244srw5
          Participant
          December 10, 2021

          Any updates on this? My Premiere and Photoshop Elements 2022 are awful laggy. 

          And Adobes Helpdesk is very unhelping in kind of returning the not ready developed SW back. (Hanging in the line since 60min and he is asking me now, if he should forward the case to the refund team..)

          Sorry, not sorry - Adobe, bye bye

          Greg_S.
          Community Expert
          Greg_S.Community Expert
          Community Expert
          December 1, 2021

          Are you using Rosetta 2 to run the program?  I know nothing about Macs, but it is my understanding that is what is required.

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          jeffreyc20314052
          Participant
          December 1, 2021

          Yes and it still will not load.

          I requested a refund and will use a 

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            jeffreyc20314052
            Participant
            December 1, 2021

            A different App.

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              jeffreyc20314052
              Participant
              December 1, 2021

              It downloaded and installed but will not run on my Macbook Air M1 and will not run on my roomates Macbook M1 Pro.

               

              VipinGupta
              Adobe Employee
              VipinGupta
              Adobe Employee
              November 29, 2021

              Hi,

               

              Please use the latest installer available here to install on M1 machines: https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/photoshop-elements-downloads.html

               

              Thanks,

              Vipin

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              Nitajk
              Participating Frequently
              March 26, 2022

              Hello, I downloaded the trial version of adobe photoshop elements 2022 on my new mac air with the m1 chip. It does not open despite re-stalling several times after deleting the previous versions. I had planned to upgrade to the paid version as I have photoshop elements 2018 paid version on my previous mac. There are no clear answers anywhere, whether I should just give up on elements altogether or not, and I think this is deliberate? Maybe you expect people to wait till you make a compatible version but people can't. 

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              genealogygem
              Participating Frequently
              February 6, 2023

              Hello Nitajk.  Has your issue with PSE been resolved? I'm thinking of updating my Mac with an M1 chip.  I use PSE 2022 but it seems as if PSE 2023 might work better with the M1 Chip based on comments I'm reading. Any advise? Thank you

               

              Greg_S.
              Community Expert
              Greg_S.Community Expert
              Community Expert
              November 20, 2021

              @David L218581864pzl, Elements can be returned for a refund within 30 days of purchase.

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