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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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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
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Metadata Editing
Noise Reduction
Panorama Stitching
Perspective Correction
Photo Enhancement
Red Eye Removal
Support for RAW Files
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Text Overlay
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749 Adobe Photoshop Elements Reviews
4.3 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 16, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
MM
Meagan M.
Veterinary Technician
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"Photoshop elements is everything you need for photo editing"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I love that I can edit photos and can utilize the tool that duplicate portions of the image. I can not only fix imperfections but also create new images and designs.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I wish it was a little more user friendly. It is a bit confusing at first to figure out. Still I feel like I don't have a 100% grasp on the software. A tutorial would also help to mitigate that

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

I have seen the difference it could make in editing photos for clients as well as my own personal photos. It allows me to make the images much more crisp and edit out small imperfections.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 14, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Cara S. avatar
Cara S.
Freelance Graphic Designer
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"Everything you need, without the monthly fee"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Elements is a scaled-down version of photoshop, but it has all the tools I need for professional photo editing and graphic design. The best part is that you buy it once then own it - not paying a monthly fee. I've been using various versions of both Photoshop (full version) and Elements since 2004, and when I need to buy for a new computer, I always choose elements.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

The placement of the controls take a little getting used to if you're migrating from the C-series. Also, I really wish Photoshop would just offer one product that's not a subscription, instead of constantly trying to get you to upgrade from Elements.

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

The biggest challenge is matching online tutorials to your version of Elements. In each version, the buttons may look slightly different or the menus may be arranged differently. A tutorial made using a different version might not cut it.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 30, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Arlene G.
It Manager
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"Elements is perfect for home and small business."
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I recommend this to my friends that need to edit photos but don't want to pay the annual subscription fee for Photoshop. $100 is much easier to take than the cost of Photoshop.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It is much more limited than Photoshop but for the price, I cannot say I dislike anything about it.

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

Offer a cost effective solution for my clients and friends.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 16, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
JD
Joseph D.
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"Reasonable alternative to the more expensive Photoshop for your business needs"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I like that I can jump in and do most of what I need to with ease in Photoshop Elements, and I like that. I am happy that I don't need to navigate through countless features and tools I have little need of from standard Photoshop. Because I don't need to sort through many arbitrary tools helps me expedite the process of making minor edits and creating tiny graphics for the company's customer community, and more. My company can provide Photoshop Elements to all employees quickly, even the customer success team. While they don't need to create graphics and other assets, they can use Photoshop Elements to assist customers who need help inserting their images into the software. They can call our support team for help resizing and making slight adjustments to their pictures.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Some cheaper alternatives to programs are only missing a few features that are key to true creative specialists. Photoshop Elements omits a lot of what standard Photoshop has, and it seems more likely to experience technical difficulties than other image editors. I've needed to spend extra time creating process documentation and customer-facing community resources because of this. Photoshop Elements is not an excellent choice for us when we need to create assets for the software.

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

With Photoshop Elements, my teammates and I enjoy making minor edits to images and screenshots. I like using the clone stamp tool, my most used feature, followed by the magic eraser, and they are both at the forefront of the tool palette. Swapping between layers and moving objects is simple. I help write steps and create visual assets for customer-facing resources, such as how-to articles for using parts of the software, and I've enjoyed Photoshop Elements for most of my needs. Taking a quick print screen and pasting it into Photoshop speeds up my editing process and enables me to compare before and after work when updating images quickly. I use Photoshop Elements to help me examine parts of an image and our UI more closely and ensure colors match exactly what our company needs for consistency.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 09, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
JB
Jason B.
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"Simple to use photo editing software"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Lover the automated options, super fun and easy to use!

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I dont care for the smart tags feature, its ok but could use improvement. This is a minor nit pick though.

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

Makes it easy to edit large batches of photos, I like the ability to order prints as well. I can do everything without leaving the program.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 21, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Alva C. avatar
Alva C.
Independent Contractor
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"Quick and Easy Image Edits for Fast Turnaround Photo Editing Tasks!"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I find Photoshop Elements to be helpful with editing and optimizing photos and images quickly and efficiently. Also, it's less complicated than Photoshop and uses less computing power (my PC might need a disk fragmentation and hard disk cleanup, but I don't have time for that!).

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I honestly do not dislike anything about Photoshop Elements, or other Adobe CC Suite apps.

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

Sometimes, my Web Design and SEO clients request image optimizations expecting a quick turnaround or ETA, and sending the image files to the graphic designers can make the process take longer. Photoshop Elements allows me to cut out the middleman and deliver the optimized images faster.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 15, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
JA
James A.
Business Education Teacher
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"Professional Tools With Ease of Use"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I like that Photoshop Elements offers professional editing tools but they keep it simple enough that anyone can learn to use it.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I dislike that some of the functions are not as obvious as others. For example, to remove the background of an image, I needed to look online for a guide on how to do it.

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

Having a complete photo editor is essential for the line of business that I am a part of. I am over my organization's publications, and therefore, I must have a capable editor.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 12, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Amanda Z.
Marketing Manager
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"Has an initial learning curve, but a must for graphic designers and image editing"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I've been using Photoshop for a decade and I keep getting amazed at all its different tools and capabilities. Anything is possible if you're patient and willing to learn.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

The only thing that comes to mind, is the quality of text snippets. I always have to add text in Illustrator instead as the text becomes too pixelized and hard to read if only using Photoshop.

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

I use Photoshop for a bunch of things. From adding simple adjustment layers to photos going into an eBook to creating artwork for ads.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Aug 17, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
DW
Demark W.
Art And Design
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"Photoshop Elements Review"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Great app for editing different types of pics screenshots and more it also gives one heck of a variety of editing choices to choose from to really express your idea of what you want to manifest into the picture

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

only really dislike was the mouse sense when doing a type of sketch it was a little to fast

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

proper editing layouts i couldn't seem to edit with other editing softwares

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Aug 17, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Zoe S. avatar
Zoe S.
Assistant Editor/Production Coordinator
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"Best Graphic Design & Photo Retouching tool there is"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I love the versatility of PSE. Whether you need to design a logo, retouch a photo, or even create a resume, it's both possible and easy in Photoshop Elements.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

There is very little to complain about with PSE. I have qualms with Adobe as a whole, as their apps tend to be crashy and they are rather expensive, but PSE is my favorite of their suite of applications.

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

I am able to retouch my photo work quickly and easily with PSE. It also allows me to manipulate photos in a way that isn't possible with Lightroom, for example removing a stray hair from a portrait.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 27, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
PK
Paul K.
Teacher
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"Budget imagine editing with punch."
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Elements gives me the ability to use the most popular features of photoshop at a price that I can afford to use it.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

limited features compared to other web-apps.

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

Photoshop elements lets me modify images for classroom use.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jul 26, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
LT
Lady T.
Digital Media Specialist
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"Excellent Product - Love the Editing Guided Section"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

They make this product very easy to use - I love that you have the More Advanced usage and then there's the walk you thru for the less advanced user. There are some of the product that I had experience in and there are some things that I've learned from the Guided Section. It's pretty simple to use and has so, many options that you can do. I love the gradient tool and the selection tools you have a good variety. The new object erase is alot better than what was before. I feel that this Product is one of the top of the line products on the market. I've been a subscriber/user for a few years now and buy this every year for my work use mostly. The most helpful part is If you are not one of the many advanced users it can be overwhelming to use but, with the Guided Section and the level of sections that are on here you have options for any level of expertise. Upside I've struggled to find a good product that meets my many needs and this product meets most of those needs and isn't overly confusing to use. You have many levels for anyone starting out or, more advanced to use.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I haven't worked with the video part much so, not able to give a fair review on that part. Downside I would like to see a bigger canvas when starting up/doing a new document/image. Least helpful is the clone tool can be aggravating at times trying to clone something it leaves a circle around when you past in the area. There's not many things I really dislike about this product - I am sure that the cloning part is part of my not using the product in the right aspect but, I feel that it could be easier to use sometimes when I am cloning it goes to transparent and I have to mess with the settings to get it to where it works like I need it to.

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

I've learned more overall on how to work with the layers. Benefits? I've realized there is so, much that you can do with this product such as how easy cuting out an object can be and place them on a total new background or, to replace the background in general. This has solved my replacing backgrounds issue many times or, to have to come up with a gradient background and this makes it faily simply to do so.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 25, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AW
Alaina W.
Blogger/Writer
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"Photo Editing On The. Go"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

What I enjoy most about Photoshop Elements is that I can use it on my phone and edit if I'm not at home.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

What I dislike about Photoshop Elements is that I can't do intense editing if I need to fix an image.

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

The problem I am solving with Photoshop Elements is that I can fix a photo quickly for a final touch-up and make my images appear more professional. I have realized that correcting my images gets me more engagement on my website.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Jul 19, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
RK
Ravi K.
Senior Manager
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"Very Useful"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Latest features, additional addons & helpful tips.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Most of things are pretty well only improvement in quick access.

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

Related to all my customer queries.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 17, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
David M. avatar
David M.
Marketing Director And Recruiter
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"Excellent Photo Editor"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I love how intuitive and straightforward the application is. Without a doubt, my favorite editing software.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

It can be challenging to find and use the more niche tools on the application, but typically I find what I'm looking for without too much effort.

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

I'm solving any of the typical editing challenges one will face when working on artistic documents or pictures. I have realized over time just how versatile Photoshop Elements can be. Whenever I need to edit a photo with extreme precision, I look to the Elements application to give me the support I need, and I know it will surpass my expectations.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 20, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Keith C. avatar
Keith C.
Lecturer
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"A basic and useful design software"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Has most of the essential features for entry level design work

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I have had no issues for what this program was intended for.

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

I have used Photoshop to do simple enhancment and manipulation of photographs.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jun 14, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
JW
Jami W.
Instructional Designer
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"Great Software to Edit Photos Like a Pro When You're a Novice"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I've used Photoshop Elements since version 4. The easy-to-use interface and the wonderful shortcut keys make it a great tool to edit photos and create graphics quickly.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I would like to be able to see the PhotoBin at all times rather than have to click on it to see it.

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

I redesign images for faculty using Photoshop Elements frequently instead of full Photoshop CC because it is much quicker for basically the same result. I have also used it to create logos, brochures, posters, and much more. It is my go-to design software.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 20, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
ZS
Zoe S.
Assistant Video Editor
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"Intuitive photo editing & manipulation"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I like how straightforward PS Elements is to use. The toolbar is out of the way but very logically organized, and menu items are easy to find. Elements has allowed photo editing to become a lot simpler for users, from beginner to advanced.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Adobe products tend to crash when overloaded; PS Elements does this less frequently than other software but still does on occasion. It also slows down when you try to do too many tasks at once.

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

I have developed a streamlined photo editing workflow thanks to PS Elements; it allows me to easily ingest raw photos and export retouched photos quickly and easily. The benefit of Elements, as opposed to Lightroom, is it will enable you to edit in a more complex way and to manipulate the photos you have taken if needed.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
May 17, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Tammy P. avatar
Tammy P.
Director, Ksu Rchss Office Of Digital Education
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"In some ways, better than the full product"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

Photoshop Elements has everything I need to complete most of my projects--cropping pictures, resizing them, and minor cloning. Because it has fewer features than Photoshop, it's easier for an amateur like me to complete a project without getting too lost.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

There's nothing I dislike. I had one project that involved rotoscoping, and it was easier to do with the full version of Photoshop (both are provided at my workplace).

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

I am able to resize images to lower download time for users and also to upload into certain systems that restrict space. I am able to crop images to make them consistent for viewers. And I am able to add layers and then color just one item to focus viewer attention on it. For me, it's faster with Elements than with full Photoshop.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 05, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Shehab A. avatar
Shehab A.
Swimming And Fitness Personal Trainer
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"Amazing for creative artists"
What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

You will have complete control of editing. Options to work from tablet or PC Using ofo the smart pen and pressure.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop Elements?

I'm using it for a long time and had no problems with it at all

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

I am editing Photos to promote my work in a way to attract people. also it increases my personal skills and talents greaphic design. it gives me more option to work with as i can work on it from the tablet or the PC.

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