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Have thinking about getting Elements for a couple of years to use for editing photos and scrapbooking. First downloaded the trial version directly from the publisher to see if it would even work on my computer. Almost gave up as it literally took hours to download, but it actually opened up and let me play around with the features, so decided to purchase the disk version from Amazon (disk version doesn't seem to be available directly from Photoshop).
The box comes with 2 disks - 1 for Windows and 1 for Mac.
The disk loaded easily in less than 40 min. (it suggested that you temporarily disable firewalls & antivirus software to speed up the download. I didn't do this & my computer isn't known for speed). However, there was no screen that asked for a serial number or code to register the software, and when I tried to open it wouldn't advance beyond the home screen. Reinserted the disk and found where to add this info (it wasn't very straightforward).
If you go directly to Adobe to register, it won't take your info.
Please note that there is NO phone or tech support for this product! There are online forums, discussion groups of users, and an abundance of tutorials (some connected to the product under Help, many from independent sources both free and purchased).
I do think I am going to enjoy using this software once I conquer the learning curve! There are soooooo many possibilities - I think the main limiting factor will be imagination! This may not be adequate for a truly professional user, but for scrapbooking and creative projects I think this software will offer more than I will need, at the best price point I could find.
This is not a subscription for a limited time, but an actual purchase. It is connected to an Adobe account and their Creative Cloud (yes, you will get notices encouraging you to subscribe to their higher-end products).
I will probably give 5 stars to ease of use once I am more familiar with using it - it doesn't seem overly intimidating, but will take some time to learn (the simple to use, quick fix segment is adequate for some things but I plan to dig deeper).
One downside to this purchase is you can only download to 2 devices, whereas a download purchase direct from Adobe offered many more downloads (but they still suggest you backup your download).
Bottom line - 1) I'm old fashioned and like a physical disk copy, and for some reason (my internet download speed is fine bty) the disk was so much easier to download. 2) I think the software offers a lot for the money (I had tried some of the supposedly comparable free versions, but they were buggy and had a huge learning curve).
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019
Automation makes photo editing easy. Your creativity makes it amazing.
Effortless Organization
Dive right in and do something incredible with your photos
Enjoy auto-generated slideshows and collages, make your photos look their best with intelligent editing options, turn them into stunning creations, organize them effortlessly, and quickly share your memories.
Shareable Memories
Share with friends and family just about any way you like. You can easily print your photos to display and quickly share them.
Stunning Creations
Create collages with fewer clicks, and choose from stylish new templates that look great as Facebook cover photos, Instagram posts, and more.
Create prints and wall art to brighten any room with the new Prints and Gifts online service right inside Photoshop Elements.
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