Photoshop Elements 64 bit vs 32 bit

[DELRAYLADY]

I am a PSE 14 user. I work on a iMac and a PC. I have MANY 32 bit programs on my iMac that I am not willing to lose so I am pretty stuck with my elements version. I do not plan to upgrade my iMac operating system Is there any solution for those of us out here in my position? Still happy with ElCapitain

[MichelBParis]

Thank you for starting a new discussion. I am not a Mac user, so wait a little for Mac experts to help you (they may be less active on week-ends...) In the mean time, have a look at various discussions on this subject listed on the right part of the present display. Also please state what are the issues requiring 'solutions'?

[99jon]

I think stay as you are if you can do everything you wish. I’m keeping my OS on Mojave and while all of my Adobe apps are 64 bit I still use some third party plug-ins which are 32 bit and which I’m not yet ready to replace. It’s of course a good idea to keep MacOS current to take advantage of the latest Apple security features but I will hold off for a while until I’m ready to purchase new software to replace the 32 bit apps. If I ever buy a new Mac it will automatically come with the latest OS.

PSE 2020 will run on Catalina but even so, there are a few issues – see link below. It’s worth remembering that Catalina is only recently out of beta so other problems may yet emerge.

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/macos-catalina-compatibility.html

[DELRAYLADY]

Thanks for responding. It is so frustrating that the software designers don't seem to care about those of us who continue to use older programs with success. I still use Picassa for batch editing ALL the time and it is 32 bit. Also my Office program is 32 bit and I do not want to spend money for a new program when this works fine. Too bad that I cannot use the upgrades Adobe offers because they do not respect those of us who cannot or donot want to upgrade to new operating systems.

(SAD EMOJI HERE)