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Adobe Photoshop Elements vs Adobe Photoshop: catalog facts
Adobe Photoshop Elements	Adobe Photoshop
Paid Sold as a 3-year term license rather than a monthly subscription.	Paid Subscription plans with a free trial; a free mobile app is also offered.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Web
Guided edits walk through techniques step by step AI and automated fixes for common flaws	Broad toolset for retouching, compositing and painting Generative AI features for editing and creating scenes
Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years Fewer tools than full Photoshop	Subscription only for the full desktop version No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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