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Users consistently praise the ease of use and powerful editing features of Photoshop Elements, making it ideal for both beginners and casual users. The guided edits and automated tools simplify complex tasks, allowing for quick and effective photo enhancements. However, some users note that it lacks certain advanced features found in the full version of Photoshop, which may limit professional use.

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DIRUSUMARTI N.
DN
Graphic Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Perfect for Quick Edits and Amateur Designers"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

Photoshop Elements provides simplified yet powerful editing tools that allow for quick photo enhancements and creative edits without the steep learning curve of the full Photoshop version. Its Guided Edits are particularly helpful for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

The downside is that it lacks some of the more advanced features available in the full version of Photoshop, such as certain professional-grade tools for photo manipulation and vector editing. Additionally, the updates are less frequent, which can lead to slower adoption of new features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RS
Graphic Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive Interface With Powerful Editing Tools"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

For designers, it is valuable asset in the creative processes.It has wonderful editing tools which are robust and authentic in nature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

It lacks few features that are available in Photoshop. Moreover, the handling process in the initial phase is quite clumsy and difficult for a new user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"These elements help me to create more engaging edits"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

What I like best about Photoshop Elements is its balance between powerful editing tools and user-friendly interface. It provides many of the advanced features found in the full version of Photoshop but with a more accessible approach, making it perfect for users who don't need the complexity of Photoshop. I appreciate the Guided Edits, which walk you through various editing processes, allowing you to create professional-looking images with ease. The ability to organize photos efficiently with tags, albums, and facial recognition is also a standout feature that makes managing large photo libraries much simpler. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

Photoshop Elements can be limiting due to its fewer features compared to Photoshop CC, potential performance issues with larger files, a sometimes cluttered interface, limited customization options, and a learning curve for certain features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nitish S.
NS
Senior Financial Analyst
Financial Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Worthy software for photo editing"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

As it offers many editing tools in it. I think that is the best thing as you get everything in one umbrella. I like it's pre-editing tools and effects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

This software is costly that is its main disadvantage nothing more than that. As it is one of the best in its industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MT
Operator/Handler
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reviev Photoshop Elements"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

Image generation , Generative fill , Remove unnecessary objects or people , Add background , Combine photos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

I didn't encounter any major obstacles while using the app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Sporting Goods
US
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Photoshop above them all"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

I like all the new bright exciting features and the different offshoot programs. It has a lot to offer regardless of what kind of project you're doing. I love the AI features that enhance photography. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

The subscription fees are terrible. I'd rather use something I can just own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HR
Video Creator
Graphic Design
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Affordable Photo Editing with Powerful Features"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

Photoshop Elements is easy to use and perfect for creating great looking graphics. It offers many features and options, making it simple to edit and produce realistic images for our website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

I like most things about Photoshop Elements, but the installation process can occasionally be tricky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Devon Courtney T. K.
DK
Wellness Advocate | Bridging Evidence-Based Practices with the Esoteric
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Just wish it had curves."
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

So easy to use, most of what you need none of what you don't, no learning curve, not distracting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

No curves! I like to shoot black and white and curves gets the negative scan truest to a darkroom print. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

sanathkumar A.
SA
Technology Lead
Legal Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A top photo editing application"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

AI features in a simplified in Photoshop Elements Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

Logging while editing an image in Photoshop Elements Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Geovanny J.
GJ
Reclutador
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Photoshop review"
What do you like best about Photoshop Elements?

its that you can add or remove a backround , and you can also make pictures look more proffesional Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photoshop Elements?

well i like everything its just has too many options that sometimes its a bit diffucult to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Is Photoshop Elements 2020 worth the upgrade?

Goutam K.
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Last activity almost 4 years ago

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

8 months

Average Discount

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