Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements are streamlined versions of Adobe’s leading image and video editing software, available at a fraction of the cost of an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. With the latest release, AI-powered features make it even easier to edit, retouch, and transform photos and videos into visually stunning works of art. You can now resize, crop, add sound, and even introduce animation to your projects.
New Features in Photoshop Elements 2025
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 brings several advanced photo-editing tools to the table. These tools allow users to merge multiple images, adjust colors, remove unwanted objects, or add depth-of-field effects using new AI-driven technology.
One of the standout features is the new AI-powered Remove and Object Removal Guided Edit tools. These let you easily remove unwanted objects from your photos in just one swipe, streamlining the editing process.
Another exciting update is the AI-powered Depth Blur filter, which adds a realistic bokeh effect. By specifying a focus point, users can adjust the blur intensity, focal length, and focus range for a professional-looking finish.
Additionally, the new AI technology makes color adjustments effortless. You can now change the color of any object in a photo by simply selecting the object, adjusting the hue, and applying the changes. Quick actions also allow users to simulate motion effects with a single mouse movement. The addition of design elements like animated sparkles, a blinking heart, or “live” frames further enhances your creative possibilities.
Another feature worth mentioning is the ability to combine multiple images. With this, users can superimpose objects from one photo onto the background of another, or add various elements from different photos to create a composite image.
Premiere Elements 2025 Enhancements
Premiere Elements 2025 has also seen significant improvements, particularly in terms of usability and speed. One of the main updates is the new simplified timeline, which allows for faster video editing. Grouped video and audio tracks make navigation more intuitive, and a new Quick Tools menu has been added for easier access to frequently used functions. Additionally, individual tracks can now be locked to prevent accidental changes.
The ability to add custom text styles to video titles has been expanded as well. Dynamic titles now offer greater control over text attributes like alignment, size, direction, color, and spacing. These updates make it easier to style your videos in a way that complements your storyline.
Premiere Elements 2025 introduces a new White Balance tool to ensure accurate color representation in videos. Whether it’s snow, clouds, or other white elements, you can fine-tune color and brightness across an entire scene or specific areas using new color correction curves. You can even adjust video colors using preset filters or import custom settings for more advanced editing.
A new media browser has been introduced, streamlining the process of importing and navigating video files. The latest version also allows for one-click export to multiple destinations, significantly speeding up your workflow. Plus, the inclusion of new keyboard shortcuts enhances overall efficiency.
Companion Web and Mobile Apps
Along with the updated desktop versions, Adobe has also made improvements to its companion web apps, which are currently in beta testing, notes NIXsolutions. These web tools now offer options to add moving overlays, automatically change backgrounds, and customize the look of your photos before sharing them on social media using QR codes.
The mobile app has also received a boost in functionality, allowing users to decorate their images with fun shapes and patterns. Basic edits such as adjusting brightness, color, and saturation are now easier than ever. Users can also crop, rotate, or remove backgrounds from images with just a single click.
Compatibility and Pricing
Apple users will be pleased to learn that the latest versions of Photoshop and Premiere Elements support the Apple M3 chip, which greatly enhances performance on Mac devices. This update promises faster, smoother editing, especially for those using macOS.
Both Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 and Adobe Premiere Elements 2025 are available now for $89.99 each. However, the bundle, which includes both programs, is available for a discounted price of $129.99.
System Requirements
Windows Requirements:
- Intel 6th generation or newer processor, or AMD equivalent with SSE4.2 support
- Microsoft Windows 10 (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (version 23H2), 64-bit only
- 8 GB of RAM
- 9 GB of available hard disk space for installation
- Additional storage for online content and temporary files
- 1440 x 900 screen resolution (at 100% scaling)
- Microsoft DirectX 12-compatible sound and display driver
- Windows Media Player (required for importing Windows Media files)
macOS Requirements:
- Intel 6th generation or later processor, or Apple Silicon M1 processor or later
- macOS 13 or macOS 14 (14.4 or later)
- 8 GB of RAM
- 10 GB of available hard disk space for installation
- Additional storage for online content and temporary files
- 1440 x 900 screen resolution (at 100% scaling)
Both software packages offer a great deal of functionality at a lower price point than Adobe’s Creative Cloud subscription, making them an attractive option for casual users. We’ll keep you updated on further developments as Adobe continues to roll out improvements and new features to these already powerful tools.