Which version of Photoshop Elements do NOT call home?

In other words starting with what version of PSE did Adobe require online activation? (PSE15 does, that I know so would be older)


If anyone knows the answer ALSO for PhotoShop PS not PSE feel free to reply as well. (PS12/CS5 does so would be older)


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Posted on Feb 10, 2025 10:09 AM

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Feb 10, 2025 2:45 PM in response to icwvx

I can't give you a definitive answer but online I've found references to versions as old as v6 that require activation - and that's no longer available. If you're trying to install an older version, are you sure it will run on a modern Mac?


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Feb 10, 2025 4:18 PM in response to Yer_Man

Thank you for your reply.

v6 of PSE?


PSE v8 has no online activation required. I have v15 and it is required.

Would like to get a version in between, so need to know what to expect those years those - Activation Y/N, or if Y how old can it be.


Newest Mac is 2015 - some would not consider it Modern.


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