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Adobe Photoshop Elements Reviews & Product Details

Adobe Photoshop Elements Overview
What is Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Adobe Photoshop Elements is a cloud-based graphic design software designed to help businesses create and edit images via a centralized platform. It offers built-in editing tools with various image effects, colored filters, and patterns or symbols for easy designing. It also supports integration with several third-party applications and in-house Adobe tools. 

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Year founded 1982
Company size 10,001+ employees
Headquarters San Jose, CA
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Capabilities
AI
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Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
Adobe Photoshop Elements Features
3D Editing
Automatic Adjustments
Background Removal
Batch Processing
Brush Tools
Clone Stamp
Color Correction
Cropping
Custom Brushes
Face Recognition
Filters and Effects
Gradient Editor
HDR Imaging
Healing Tools
Image Resizing
Layer Management
Lens Correction
Masking
Metadata Editing
Noise Reduction
Panorama Stitching
Perspective Correction
Photo Enhancement
Red Eye Removal
Support for RAW Files
Templates
Text Overlay
Undo/Redo
Vector Drawing
Watermarking
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Last updated: June 12, 2025
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749 Adobe Photoshop Elements Reviews
4.3 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 09, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
2.5
JI
Josh I.
It Executive
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"ps elements"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

that its identical to regular ps in ways

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

that its identical to ps in ways,lol. the icon on my desktop ois same as cs6 so i get confused alot but i just wish they would have 1 product for 1 thing and that iyt

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

it is great for the porganizing interface it has

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 07, 2019
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Overall Rating:
2.5
Sebrina H. avatar
Sebrina H.
Insurance Member Specialist
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"Pay alot of attention "
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It can give an image a realistic view and add lots of volume to your image

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It's very hard to learn and work with. Pay attention and take notes

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

I don't really use this software alot in my company

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 19, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
2.5
Angela C. avatar
Angela C.
Field Investigator
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"Just the Basics"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Photoshop Elements is a solid piece of software for its intended purpose - basic photo editing. It’s not Photoshop, which has a huge number of applications and uses that do not have to be related to photography, like 3D design functions and painting elements. You won’t get those things with Photoshop Elements - just the basic cropping and adjustments options.,

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

This software is simply not appropriate for my needs. I need the advanced editing options Lightroom offers, and tools like the paintbrushes and magic wand selection tool Photoshop offers.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Photoshop Elements is my mobile quick edit software. Sometimes I work away from the office (a whole lot), so I need to edit basic promotional photos on the go. Nothing fancy -,Photoshop Elements is perfect for this.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 31, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
2.5
SB
Sarah B.
Writer, Digital Content
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"Photoshop Basics"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

We don't use Photoshop enough to justify buying the full version, but Elements provides us with the basic photo-editing skills that we need. I like that unlike Creative Cloud, this does not require an ongoing subscription to their service.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

There is a little bit of a learning curve if you are not familiar with the Photoshop platform. It doesn't have all of the same bells and whistles of the full version.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use photoshop to fine-tune and edit images for online platforms. It provides the basic tools necessary to prepare an image for online distribution.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 13, 2018
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Overall Rating:
2.5
MS
Meagan S.
Graphic Artist
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"A good version of an easier photoshop"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Photoshop elements is really an easier program if you’re wanting to use Photoshop CS but have no idea what to do.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Some features in Photoshop CS are not featured in Elements. So if you’re using it for a quick fix when you normally use CS, you might as well fork out the money and get the regular software.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Benefits to this program are that it’s much easier to navigate and to teach how to use Photoshop before going to CS programs.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Apr 24, 2018
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Overall Rating:
2.5
RP
Roz P.
Architectural Designer Ii
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"Design"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

This program meets the standards I need when using it

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

None. This program has great elements I need when using it

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Architectural design for renders

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 31, 2018
 Source
Overall Rating:
2.5
MV
Mary V.
Graphic And Web Designer
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"Excellent creator and editor of images "
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

To be precise, photoshop elements is an alternative to the well-known Photoshop, but as the name implies, with the essential or elementary features to create or edit photographs and images. It is much simpler to use since many of the functions of Photoshop were simplified in this other tool, so it may be ideal for some users looking to perform specific tasks, as they can be done much more easily.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Its price is quite high to be a more critical tool, for this reason I prefer to stay with Photoshop, in addition to its software is quite heavy because it is a very powerful tool, which is why some computers may fail to run this program .

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have sometimes implemented this tool in my work to edit one or another image when I was testing the program, and the truth is that I have been quite satisfied with its usefulness and it can be very useful.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Jan 28, 2018
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Overall Rating:
2.5
Jenna P. avatar
Jenna P.
Graduate Assistant, Athletic Communications
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"Downplayed version of Photoshop"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I like how you're able to use in on your phone.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It doesn't have all the capability of Photoshop

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me edit photos when I'm on the go.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 23, 2017
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Overall Rating:
2.5
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Miriam F.
Comunity Manager
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"Photoshop inclined to photography"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It has most of the tools of photoshop and the same power, only that it is made as a variant to lightroom, having the elementary to edit photographs. It has a tutorial program for the less experienced. In gerenal is a very good tool, which can be used for both professionals and beginners

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

One of the few negative things is its price, in addition to being a program that is quite heavy, so not all computers are capable of supporting the software.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have used it very rarely as a variant to LightRoom to make one or two photographic projects. It is a tool with a very use as for what makes the editing work something quite simple and bearable.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 15, 2017
 Source
Overall Rating:
2.5
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Edgar O.
Senior Software Engineer
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"Watered down Adobe Photoshop"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It seems to me the whole point and existence of Adobe Photoshop Elements is to provide a watered down, more basic and simple version of the complete Photoshop that is simple enough for somebody's grandma to use. And you know what? That's a good thing. Sometimes you want something more advanced than the abilities of your phone's baked in photo editing tools, but not something so complicated that the average user is going to spend hours just figuring out how to use their software.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

For a watered down version of Photoshop, the price sure doesn't show it that way. While Elements does away with the subscription based pricing of Adobe's more expensive and advanced software, it seems to be overpriced for what you get, especially when free options like GIMP and dozens of others are available.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

I gave Photoshop Elements a whirl on a free trial when I wanted to take a break for paying for Photoshop, and before I started using GIMP when I was between projects. While it could do the most basic of things that I used Photoshop for (image creation for software icons, etc.), it ultimately didn't have what I was looking for in terms of graphic design. As mentioned previously though, it's more-so not marketed towards my uses.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 27, 2017
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Overall Rating:
2.5
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Rachel H.
Director Of Customer Service
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"No Experience Necessary"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

How quick and easy the software is to use. If you have any experience, it gets even better. If you arent sure, there are some great "recipes", where you can get a quick tutorial on how to do something, live on your project. And if you want to be quick, and its not super technical, you can choose the "do it for me" option.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

The limitations and how its not quite the same as Photoshop. As an advanced user, I find that the menus and options are not always in the places I expect them to be.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Digital photo editing on the go, minor touch up, album and poster creations.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 25, 2017
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Overall Rating:
2.5
CK
Christian K.
Director
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"It's not too bad, you'll only miss stuff if you know photoshop"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It's pretty much the same experience as it's greater sibling

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

You can run out of road, especially if you know you're way round photoshop...

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

It was free at the time I used it, came with a camera...

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 25, 2016
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Overall Rating:
2.5
DA
Daniel A.
Jefe
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"Very good tool for photo retouching"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Adobe Photoshop Elements is excellent for creating excellent professional quality photos, stabilize the essential adjustments such as perspective, lighting, depth of field, among other things. The fact that it is compatible with a lot of cameras makes it a very interesting and helpful for those who want to convert a simple picture in a professional photo program.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

The program specifications can become more intuitive and simple that, since the program by specializing in "single-issue" that would be the photo retouching and image manipulation has no greater variety of tools. Despite being quite simple and concrete you can reach close suddenly collapse and despite not being performing a task too complex, and methods of exporting files could be a little more complete.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

For all image editing and file conversion, it is quite simple to use and very practical when generating files basic tweaks, and fast when creating a solution.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 21, 2016
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Overall Rating:
2.5
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Yusra M.
Media And Communications Professional
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"A McEditing Version of the Original"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

The workspace is sufficiently simple for a newbie to the Adobe Ps world. Basic features - like selecting a Layer also activates its resizing options (instead of the good ol' Cmd/Ctrl T) - are easier to use for a beginner. It appears to have all the features a new user would want to play around with, once understanding the powers of the Ps CS.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

My main concern is that Ps Elements serves all basic functions as a platter of presets which means that beginners may never acquire the skills needed to master the full version of Ps CS eventually. The lack of vector graphics control is a true hinderance for designers who essentially mistook Elements to be a lighter version of Ps. Unless there is an Illustrator Elements released, a similar lightweight solution for Adobe users is missing.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am a Graphic and Communications Professional and have now begun to use Photoshop Elements for brainstorming sessions with clients to create first drafts or mood boards on the go.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Jun 01, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
1.0
Antonio F. avatar
Antonio F.
Print And Marketing Associate
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"Lackluster version of Photoshop"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Opens most files from the Creative Suite

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Lack of editing tools when compared to Photoshop, no vector editing tools, lack of support.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Day to day edits and adjustments of files from customers for printing. Main benefits are being being able to open and edit said files when all else fails.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 21, 2017
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Overall Rating:
1.0
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B V.
Artist Designer Illustrator
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What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

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What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

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What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

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Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Dec 19, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Blend deisigns easier"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Most of the designs carried out by me are created using Photoshop, a great tool to use for creating a social media presence.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

The new AI feature needs a lot of improvements.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

AI generation of images is being constructed in the line where text to image feature is introduced.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 12, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"PS Elements Review"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Ease of use. The full version of PS is too complicated. This is easier to use and works great for us.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It is a little slow. Not a huge issue but if they sped it up it would be better. Installation is sometimes difficult. I needed Adobe (from India) to help me install it.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is great for product photography which is what we use it for.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 09, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Photoshop Elements Review"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

There are many powerful image-manipulation tools and strong face and geo-tagging capabilities. The program has great output options, auto-tagging and powerful search options.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It is good if you primarily working with photos but would recommend the full Adobe Photoshop for other tasks like design.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is excellent with helping with photo taging and photo editing especially goes well with Lightroom.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Aug 25, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Mastering Photoshop Elements"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

What I like best about Photoshop Elements is its combination of user-friendliness and powerful features. It provides a simplified interface that's easier to navigate for those who might not be professional designers, while still offering a wide range of editing tools and capabilities. One of the standout features of Photoshop Elements is its guided editing mode. This feature provides step-by-step instructions for various creative and enhancement techniques, making it easy for users to achieve impressive results without advanced skills.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

The things I am not that satisfied is about the Integration with Other Adobe Software: While Photoshop Elements integrates with Adobe's online services, it might not have the same seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud software as the full Photoshop.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop Elements solving and how is that benefiting you?

It can help me to solve several business problems related to visual content creation, branding, marketing, and communication. Such as for promotional materials where the software allows businesses to design eye-catching promotional materials like flyers, posters, and banners, promoting products, events, and special offers effectively.

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