Photoshop Elements is not working on macOS 26.0.1, says minimum version is required

I have recently updated my Mac to Tahoe 26.0.1. I get error messages that it can't run on my computer because the minimum requirement is MacOS X version.

I don't understand what that is telling me...I am not very knowledgeable so please excuse me if this is fairly obvious. Also I wonder what happens with all the pictures from the Photoshop Elements program.

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Original Title: Photoshop elements 2022 not working

iMac 24″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Oct 1, 2025 11:38 AM

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koenichfranz

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Posted on Nov 23, 2025 11:52 PM

Just wanted to add my experience here, because I’ve gone through the full Adobe support process over the last weeks and it matches what others are reporting.

I’m on macOS 26 (Tahoe) and the installer for Photoshop Elements 2026 (PhotoshopElements_2026_MacLBS.dmg) always fails with Error Code 1 right after language/path selection. The installer never downloads the actual PKG files.

Important:

I also tested Elements 2025 and even the Creative Cloud Desktop installer. Both fail with the same error. So this is not a user issue; it’s the Adobe LBS bootstrap installer, which is currently incompatible with macOS 26.

Adobe support confirmed this after escalation, but the promised senior callback never happened. After days of no response, I finally requested a refund, which is now being processed.

So if you’re seeing Error 1 on macOS 26:

It’s not your Mac. It’s a known installer incompatibility, and there is no fix from Adobe yet.

Until Adobe updates their installer framework, alternatives like Pixelmator Pro or Luminar Neo work without problems on macOS 26.

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zweare

Level 1

10 points

Nov 25, 2025 5:47 AM in response to zweare

I am running 26.1 and I purchased the download version of Elements 2026 from Adobe because, I had several previous versions I was discounted on Elements 2026 purchase. I am happy to say, it actually works as expected....whew. I am still not happy about the NOT one time license but a 3 year.....ugh. I know there are other photo software apps out there, but I didn't want to start my learning curve all over again.

rkaufmann87

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Oct 2, 2025 9:29 PM in response to Splain2Lucy

Your welcome and good luck.

zweare

Level 1

10 points

Oct 12, 2025 7:52 AM in response to dialabrain

So are you saying you have Elements 2025 and it is working with Tahoe 26.0.1? I am thinking about purchasing Elements 2026 and could not find anywhere if it worked with Tahoe. Thanks