System requirements | Older Versions

Photoshop Elements 2023

Windows

  • Intel 6th Generation or newer processor or AMD equivalent with SSE4.1 support
  • Microsoft Windows 10 version 21H1, 21H2, 22H2 (version 22H2 recommended); Windows 11 version 21H2, version 22H2; 64-bit versions only; Windows 7, Windows 8 not supported
  • 8GB of RAM
  • 5.8GB of available hard-disk space to install application; additional space required for downloading online content; up to 20GB additional space required for temporary files during product installation and usage (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible display driver
  • Internet connection required for product activation and download of features and online content*

macOS

  • Intel 6th Generation or newer processor; Apple silicon M1 or newer
  • macOS 11, macOS 12 (12.4 or later), macOS 13 (13.3.1 or later)
  • 8GB of RAM
  • 6GB of available hard-disk space to install application; additional space required for downloading online content; up to 20GB additional space required for temporary files during product installation and usage (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • Internet connection required for product activation and download of features and online content*
Note:

* This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services. Online services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and the Adobe Privacy Policy (see www.adobe.com/go/terms). Online services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.

Photoshop Elements 2022

Windows

  • Intel 6th Generation or newer processor or AMD equivalent with SSE4.1 support
  • Microsoft Windows 10 version 2004 or later (version 21H1 recommended); Windows 11 (version 21H2), 64-bit versions only; Windows 7, Windows 8.1 not supported
  • HEIF/HEVC import is supported only on Windows 10 version 1903 or later. Visit www.adobe.com/go/preheifinfo for more details.
  • 8GB of RAM
  • 7.2GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 3GB to download all optional content; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible display driver
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD) 
  • Internet connection is required for product activation and content download*

macOS

  • Intel 6th Generation or newer processor or Apple M1 processor (Using Rosetta 2 technology)
  • macOS 10.15, macOS 11, or macOS 12 (12.4 or later)
  • 8GB of RAM
  • 7GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 3GB to download all optional content; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD) 
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*
Note:

* This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services. Online services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and the Adobe Privacy Policy (see www.adobe.com/go/terms). Online services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.

System Requirements -  Older Versions 

Windows

  • Intel 6th Generation or newer processor or AMD equivalent with SSE4 support
  • Microsoft Windows 10 version 1903 or later (version 1909 recommended); 64-bit versions only; Windows 7, Windows 8.1 not supported
  • HEIF/HEVC import supported only on Windows 10 version 1903 or later. Visit www.adobe.com/go/preheifinfo for more details
  • 8GB of Ram
  • 7.3GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 3GB to download all optional content; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible display driver
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD) 
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*

macOS

  • Intel 6th Generation or newer processor 
  • macOS 10.14 through 10.15 or macOS 11
  • 8GB of RAM
  • 7.8GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 3GB to download all optional content; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD) 
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*
Note:

* This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services. Online services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and the Adobe Privacy Policy (see www.adobe.com/go/terms). Online services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.

Windows

  • 1.6 GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support
  • 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 10 (versions 1809, 1903 are recommended) or Windows 8.1. (32-bit OS version is not supported). Windows 7 is not supported.
  • HEIF/HEVC import is supported only on Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1809, 1903, or higher. Learn more.
  • 4 GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
  • 6.5 GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 2.4GB to download all optional content (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • Microsoft DirectX 9 or 10 compatible display driver
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*
  • Supported browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11, Mozilla Firefox 4 or later, or the latest version of Google Chrome

macOS

  • 64-bit multicore Intel processor
  • macOS v10.15, v10.14, or v10.13
  • 4 GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
  • 7.0 GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 2.5GB to download all optional content (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*
  • Supported browsers: Safari 7.x or later, Mozilla Firefox 4 or later, or the latest version of Google Chrome
Note:

You cannot install Photoshop Elements 2020 on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices.

* This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services (“Online Services”). Online Services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and Adobe’s online privacy policy (see www.adobe.com/go/terms). Online Services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.

Fujifilm Prints and Gifts service is available only in USA.

Windows

  • 1.6GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support
  • 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 10 (recommended with version 1607 or later), Windows 8.1, or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1
  • 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
  • 5.2GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation and additional 2.4GB required to download all optional content)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor) 
  • Microsoft DirectX 10 or 9 compatible display driver
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*
  • Supported browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11, Mozilla Firefox 4 or later, or the latest version of Google Chrome

macOS

  • 64-bit multicore Intel processor
  • macOS X v10.14, v10.13, or v10.12
  • 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended)
  • 6.5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation and additional 2.5GB to download all optional content)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*
  • Supported browsers: Safari 7.x or later, Mozilla Firefox 4 or later, or the latest version of Google Chrome
Note:

You cannot install Photoshop Elements 2019 on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices.

* This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services (“Online Services”). Online Services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and Adobe’s online privacy policy (see www.adobe.com/go/terms). Online Services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice.Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.

Windows

  • 1.6GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support
  • 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8, or Windows 10
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation and additional 2GB required to download all optional content)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor) 
  • Microsoft DirectX 9 or 10 compatible display driver
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*

macOS

  • 64-bit multicore Intel processor
  • macOS X v10.11, v10.12, or v10.13
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation and  additional 2GB to download all optional content)
  • 1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*

* This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services (“Online Services”). Online Services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and Adobe’s online privacy policy (see www.adobe.com/go/terms). Online Services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.

Windows

  • 1.6GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support
  • Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (32-bit versions will be installed on 32-bit systems; 64-bit versions will be installed on 64-bit systems)
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
  • 1024x768 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • Microsoft DirectX 9 or 10 compatible display driver
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
  • QuickTime 7 software
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*

Mac OS

  • 64-bit multicore Intel processor
  • Mac OS X v10.9 or v10.10
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
  • 1024x768 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
  • QuickTime 7 software
  • Internet connection required for product activation and content download*

* Internet connection required. This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services (“Online Services”). Online Services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and Adobe’s online privacy policy (see www.adobe.com/go/terms). Online Services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.  

Enhancements

  • HiDPI and Retina display support
  • 64-bit support for Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, Elements Organizer, and Adobe Photo Downloader

Windows

  • 1.6 GHz or faster processor (including single-core support)
  • Microsoft® Windows® 7.x or Windows 8.x (32 bit installed on 32-bit operating systems and 64 bit installed on 64-bit operating systems)
  • 2 GB of RAM
  • 4 GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
  • Color monitor with 16-bit color graphics adapter
  • 1024 x 768 display resolution
  • Microsoft DirectX 9 or 10 compatible display driver
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Internet connection required for product activation*

Mac OS

  • 64-bit multicore Intel® processor
  • Mac OS X v10.8 through v10.10
  • 2 GB of RAM
  • 4 GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
  • 1024 x 768 display resolution
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • QuickTime 7 software required for multimedia features
  • Internet connection required for product activation*

* Internet connection required. This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services (“Online Services”). Online Services are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms of use and Adobe’s online privacy policy (see www.adobe.com/go/terms). Online Services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be discontinued or modified in whole or in part without notice. Additional fees or subscription charges may apply.

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