Adobe Photoshop Elements Version: 15.0

I am using photoshop elements 15 on a system upgraded to Big Sur without problem. (Big Sur requires 64 bit) But when I went to install PS elements 15 on a new computer with Monterey it said the installer needs to be updated. I assume this means the application is 64 bit but the installer in 32 bit. In other words it looks like it can't be resinstalled or moved to a new computer.

I am still using photoshop elements 11. I had been using photoshop previously but abandoned it when Adobe went to the subscription model. By and large I find my old version of elements to be quite useful and I've felt little motivation to upgrade to any of the newer versions. It's not mentioned in the review but there are some downsides to upgrading. Newer versions require setting up an account on Adobe's cloud (doesn't appeal to me). It is also my understanding you cannot open the editor module directly (something I can do with my old version). I don't care for the organization features.

Personally, I wish Adobe chose a different path for photoshop elements upgrades. I would love to see enhancements to the basics, e.g., more refined masking and adjustments. Most of the AI stuff seems like gimmicks to me. Certainly something I wouldn't use frequently. To quote from the movie Amadeus, "Too many notes"

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It would be nice to see a comparison with Affinity 2.

As far as I can see elements offer a lot the automation from full photoshop, provides a good photo indexing system, but eventually runs out of steam (presumably the idea is for you then to get the full photoshop)

Affinity however offers less automation, a higher learning curve, but a higher ceiling and of course it is a one-off payment

I do wonder however at the bottom end, whether there cheaper tools that do 99% that elements will do, while unless you are a professional graphical designer, affinity fills the niche of the majority of photographers without the adobe tax

There is a comparison, mainly because Adobe sells it as a fully featured photo editor, but the point to be made is that it is in fact a taster loss-leader version for full-blown photoshop which of course adobe would much prefer you use. You get some functionality with a lot of effects most you will never use, but some, like curves, not included.

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