How to Install Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements on Dell Computers

Summary: This article discusses how to download and install Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Premier Elements that are sold on Dell platforms.

This article applies to This article does not apply to This article is not tied to any specific product. Not all product versions are identified in this article.

Instructions

NOTE: For Dell devices sold in 2025 and later, Dell Digital Delivery has been replaced by Dell Optimizer for acquiring product keys or license keys. For Alienware devices, Dell Digital Delivery has been replaced by Dell Purchased Apps.
For more information about the migration, see Dell Knowledge Base Dell Optimizer Version 6.x Purchased Apps Information.
To install Dell Purchased Apps, visit the Microsoft Store page.

Affected Products:

  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Later
  • Adobe Premier Elements 2020 and Later

Affected Operating Systems:

  • Windows

Warning: These steps cover only Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Premier Elements that are purchased at the time of the Dell hardware.

To install the product:

  1. In the Windows Start Menu, search and then click Dell Optimizer or Dell Purchased Apps.

  2. In Dell Optimizer (under the Purchased Apps tab, click Get your apps) or Dell Purchased Apps, locate Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premier Elements [VERSION] and Copy the provided Product Key or License Key depending on product version. Copy this Key in Notepad or Word as the Key is needed for installation.
    Adobe redemption key
    Note:
    • The 16-digit alphanumeric license key or product key has been omitted from the above screenshot.
      • Adobe references the license key or product key as a redemption code.
    • Your version of Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premier Elements may differ from the screenshot.
  3. Click Redeem to automatically go to https://www.adobe.com/go/getserialThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  4. Type your Adobe ID or associated Email Address and then click Continue.
    Sign In
    Note:
  5. Paste your license key product key (step 2) and then click Redeem. Be sure to paste the key to avoid any potential mistakes. Then click Redeem.
    Enter redemption code
    Note:
    Warning:
    • The redemption code (step 2) can only be used once.
    Caution:
  6. Record the Serial Number. This Serial Number, which is required for activating your software, is different from the license and product key previously copied from Dell Digital Delivery. After noting the Serial Number, click Download.
    Download Adobe product
    Note:
    • The products' serial numbers were removed from the above screenshot.
    • The serial number (step 6) is different than the 16-digit alphanumeric redemption key (step 2).
    Caution:
    • Do not exit from this webpage until you have installed all appropriate products.
    • To help with troubleshooting and reinstallation, Dell highly recommends registering the serial number with Adobe at https://account.adobe.com/products This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..
  7. In the pop-up, populate your Adobe ID and then click Continue.
    Adobe sign in
  8. Confirm the email address and then click Continue.
    Verify your identity
    Note: The user’s email was removed from the above screenshot.
  9. Populate your Adobe ID’s Password and then click Continue.
    Enter your password
  10. Click Continue.
    click continue to sign in without your password
  11. Click Continue.
    Continue to install
  12. Optionally change the Language or installation Location. Click Continue to proceed.
    Update language and location, then click Continue
    Note: Clicking Continue starts the installation process.
    Click Continue to start installation
  13. Select the software for installation.
    Select the software for installation
  14. Sign into Adobe Account.
    Sign into Adobe Account
  15. Click Activate Now.
    Click Activate Now
  16. Paste the Serial Number from Step 6. Click Next.
    Click Next
  17. After installation is complete, optionally go to step 6 to install the other product.

Affected Products

Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series , G Series, Alienware, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250, Dell Pro Max Slim XE FCS1250, Dell Pro Max Tower T2 XE FCT2250, Dell Pro Max 16 XE MC16250, Dell Pro Micro Plus XE QBM1250, Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5 QBS1250, Dell Pro Tower Plus XE5 QBT1250 ...
Article Properties
Article Number: 000182101
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 04 Nov 2025
Version:  31
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