Select the Generate Image tool from the Toolbar.
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Discover what's new in Adobe Photoshop Elements 2026.
Photoshop Elements makes photo editing simple — whether you want to make a quick fix or a custom creation. Dive right in and build skills as you go with Quick, Guided, and Advanced editing modes. Tap into the power of AI to easily enhance your photos and instantly generate all-new images, objects, and backgrounds. Add style with artistic effects, motion, and creative templates. And automatically organize your photos for easy searching and sharing.
New features summary
Bring ideas to life with generative AI.
Add new elements with generative AI.
Restore photos with AI.
Make anything disappear in seconds.
Access Free Adobe Express Templates
Access Adobe Express free templates for more creativity.
- Spell Checker
- Color Fonts
- Rich Tool Tips
- Optimized Crop Tool
- Import mobile pics via QR code.
Along with many more features
Type a description to create anything from a basic background to a detailed image.
To use this feature, follow the given steps:
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Type a prompt to describe the image that you want to generate.
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Click on the Generate button to generate the image.
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Click on one of the four variations generated to preview and use.
Photoshop Elements 2026 comes with 25 generative credits per month. Each generative AI action in Photoshop Elements consumes 1 credit. If you use all your credits for the month, you can buy more credits within the app, or wait for the monthly credits to reset. Learn more about generative credits.
For more information, see Generate Image.
Brush over an area and then type a description of an object to see it appear.
To use this feature, follow the given steps:
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Select the Insert Object tool from the Toolbar.
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Use Selection Brush to paint over your image where you want to insert an object.
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Type a prompt to describe the object you want to insert in the selected area.
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Click on the Generate button to generate & insert the object.
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Click on one of the four variations generated to preview and use.
Photoshop Elements 2026 comes with 25 generative credits per month. Each generative AI action in Photoshop Elements consumes 1 credit. If you use all your credits for the month, you can buy more credits within the app, or wait for the monthly credits to reset. Learn more about generative credits.
For more information, see Insert Object.
To use this feature, follow the given steps:
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Select Enhance > Restore Photo...
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Scratches, creases, wear and tear automatically gets removed from the photo.
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Use the sliders to further enhance the restored photo.
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Tool options like Zoom, Hand, Crop and Remove are available in the toolbar to get the best output.
For more information, see Restore Photo.
The AI-powered Remove tool now automatically detects people in the background of your photos for easy removal.
To use this feature, follow the given steps:
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Open photo and select Remove Tool.
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In the tool options panel, click Find people in the background.
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AI detects and highlights background figures.
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Use Add/Subtract for refinement.
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Click Done on the contextual tool bar to apply.
For more information, see Retouch and correct photos.
Take your photos further with access to thousands of free templates for social posts, videos, posters, and more.
For more information, see Making photo projects.
Spell checker addresses the spelling issues and simplifies the experience by building your dictionary, managing your ignored words list, or correcting the misspelled words.
Live Blend Mode Preview
Hover on any blend mode to instantly preview effects, from subtle enhancements to dramatic transformations.
Color Fonts
Grab attention with more vibrant text.
Webp File Format Support
Open or save images in WebP format, from simple graphics to high quality photos.
Dynamic Scaling
Adjust the scale to fit anything from small elements to full-size layouts.
Enhanced Photo Text Guided Edit
Quickly select your main subject with just one click using Select Subject in Photo Text.
Double Exposure Guided Edit
Adjust the Intensity Slider to fine-tune the strength of your edits in Double Exposure.
Optimized Crop Tool
Frame your photos better with modern crop handles. Or pick your favorite crop from the suggested options..
Import mobile pics via QR code
Scan a code to bring your mobile photos right into Photoshop Elements.
Contextual task bar
Access tools and options for anything from quick edits to advanced adjustments.
Rich Tool Tips
Built-in hints and animations help you get up to speed fast.