Adobe Elements 2026 Gets A Major AI Upgrade

Editing your photos and videos is about to get significantly faster, easier, and more creative. Adobe has just launched Photoshop Elements 2026 and Premiere Elements 2026, a new suite of tools packed with powerful AI-driven features and intuitive creative options.

Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps or a seasoned editor looking to streamline your workflow, the latest Elements products are designed to meet you where you are. With Quick, Guided, and Advanced editing modes, you can choose the level of control that suits your project. The built-in AI and automation handle the heavy lifting, ensuring your photos and videos look polished with minimal effort. Plus, organizing your media and creating eye-catching projects has never been more straightforward.

This year's update introduces some game-changing capabilities. You can now generate entirely new images and backgrounds simply by typing a description, or seamlessly add new elements into your existing photos. For video creators, the new tools for editing 360-degree and Virtual Reality videos open up a new dimension of immersive storytelling.

Power Up Your Photos with Photoshop Elements 2026

Bring Your Ideas to Life with Generative AI

The headline feature in Photoshop Elements is the introduction of generative AI. This technology unlocks a new realm of creative freedom. With the Generate Image feature, you can type a description of anything you can imagine, and the software will create it for you—no complex skills required. Need to add a specific object to an existing photo? Simply brush over an area with the Insert Object tool, describe what you want, and watch it appear.

Turn Back Time on Damaged Photos

Old, worn-out photos can get a new lease on life with Restore Photo. This feature acts like a digital time machine, using AI to effortlessly reverse the signs of wear and tear, fixing scratches and fading.

Say Goodbye to Photobombs

The AI-powered Remove tool is now smarter than ever. It can automatically detect and highlight people in the background of your photos, allowing you to remove unwanted distractions with a single click.

Expand Your Creative Horizons

Photoshop Elements 2026 now includes instant access to thousands of free, professionally designed templates from Adobe Express. You can drop your edited photos into stunning layouts for social media posts, videos, photo books, cards, and more, making it fun and fast to create share-worthy content.

A Smoother Editing Experience

You'll also find a host of smaller but significant improvements throughout the application, including:

• Visual tooltips: Helpful hints and animations guide you as you learn new tools.
• Editing enhancements: A spell checker, modern crop handles, and contextual toolbars adapt to your workflow.
• QR code import: Easily transfer photos from your mobile device directly into the editor.
• Organizer upgrades: Quickly import media from cloud services like Google Drive and OneDrive, and enjoy easier access to full-screen mode.

Dive into Immersive Video with Premiere Elements 2026

Explore 360-Degree and VR Video Editing

Premiere Elements 2026 steps into the world of immersive storytelling with brand-new tools for 360 and VR video. You can now import and position your VR footage, apply effects and text that wrap around the scene, and direct the viewer's focus. Export your project for VR headsets or in standard formats for sharing on social media.

Elevate Your Videos with Adobe Stock

Add a professional touch to your projects with direct access to a library of free Adobe Stock media. Browse and use high-quality photos, video clips, and audio tracks right from within Premiere Elements.

Customize Your Text and Titles

Styling your text is now more flexible than ever. Use built-in templates or design your own unique styles and save them for quick access later. The software also includes a fresh collection of motion title templates with modern graphics and animations to make your videos pop.

Refine Your Composition with Freehand Crop

Improving the composition of your footage is simple with the new freehand crop tool. Just drag the crop handles to easily reframe your video and draw more attention to your subject.

Streamlined for Better Editing

Like its photo-editing counterpart, Premiere Elements 2026 is full of workflow enhancements. This includes visual tooltips, the ability to delete all timeline gaps at once, faster video stabilization, and quick imports from cloud services.

Get Started Today

Both Photoshop Elements 2026 and Premiere Elements 2026 are available for purchase individually or as a discounted bundle. You can find them now on the official Adobe website, as well as from major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.

To see a full breakdown of the new features, you can learn more about Photoshop Elements 2026, Premiere Elements 2026, and the complete bundle.