With Adobe Premiere Elements, you can create magic with your audio, videos, and photos. You can have more than one version of Premiere Elements installed on your computer. So, there’s no need to uninstall earlier versions.
- Make sure that you have administrative privileges for the account you are using.
- Use the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.
- Make sure that you have a valid Adobe ID.
- Disable pop-up blockers in your web browser.
- Temporarily disable firewalls, antivirus software, and third-party security software. Disabling them speeds up the installation process.
- Make sure that you have a valid serial number for Adobe Premiere Elements.
- Make sure that you are connected to the Internet until the installation is complete.
Download Premiere Elements
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Open the Adobe Premiere Elements download page in your web browser.
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Sign in with your Adobe ID.
If you don't have an Adobe ID, you can create an Adobe ID.
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Select the platform and language for download.
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Select Download.
Install Premiere Elements
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Open the Adobe Premeire Elements installer file that you downloaded from the Adobe website.
Note:Enter your system's account password if you're prompted.
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Sign in with your Adobe ID (usually your email) and password.
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Select Continue on the next screen that appears.
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On the Installation Options screen, do the following and select Continue:
- Select language
- Specify installation location
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In the screen that appears, select Video Editor.
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Sign in using your Adobe ID and password.
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Select Activate now on the Welcome screen.
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Enter the serial number in the next screen and select Next.
Adobe Premiere Elements 2024 launches successfully.
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Can't find your serial number? See Find the serial number of your Elements product to know more.
Received a redemption code? Use your redemption code to get your serial number. See Help with redemption codes to know more.
Before you begin
- Make sure that you have administrative privileges for the account you are using.
- Use the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.
- Ensure that you have a DVD drive (not CD drive) connected to your computer before you begin installation. Insert the DVD into the drive and follow the instructions.
Note: If your computer does not have a DVD drive, you can download Premiere Elements from Adobe website and then install it. For more information, see Download and install from Adobe website.
- Temporarily disable firewalls, antivirus software, and third-party security software. Disabling them speeds up the installation process.
- Locate the serial number. The serial number is located at the bottom of the DVD sleeve. For more information on finding the serial number, see Find the serial number of your Elements products. If you have a redemption code, convert the redemption code to a serial number. For more information, see Help with redemption codes.
Install Premiere Elements
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Insert the Adobe Premiere Elements 2022 DVD in your computer.
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In the Adobe Premiere Elements 2022 dialog box, click Install Adobe Premiere Elements 2022.
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If you close the dialog box or if the security settings on your computer do not permit AutoPlay, browse to the DVD using Windows Explorer and double-click Setup.exe from the Adobe Premiere Elements 2022 folder. If any security warnings appear, click Yes.
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Do one of the following:
- macOS: Navigate to Adobe Premiere Elements 2022 > Install.app and launch the installer. Enter your system's password if prompted.
- Windows: (Optional) If you close the dialog box or if the security settings on your computer do not permit AutoPlay, browse to the DVD using Windows Explorer and double-click Setup.exe from the Adobe Premiere Elements 2022 folder. If any security warnings appear, click Yes.
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Sign in with your Adobe ID (usually your email) and password.
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Click Continue on the next screen that appears.
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On the Installation Options screen, do the following and click Continue:
- Select language
- Specify installation location
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In the screen that appears, select Video Editor.
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Sign in using your Adobe ID and password.
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Click Activate now on the Welcome screen.
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Enter the serial number in the next screen and click Next.
Adobe Premiere Elements 2022 launches successfully.
Note:
Can't find your serial number? See Find the serial number of your Elements product to know more.
Received a redemption code? Use your redemption code to get your serial number. See Help with redemption codes to know more.
When you launch Premiere Elements, a screen shows the number of days remaining for the trial to expire. Click Buy now and then follow onscreen instructions to convert your trial to full version.
Use the serial number you have received to convert the trial version to a full version. The serial number starts with the number 1143. You receive the serial number depending on the type of purchase:
- From Adobe website: When you purchase Adobe Premiere Elements, you receive the serial number in an email from Adobe. Look for the subject line "Your Serial Number" or "Your Serial Numbers" in your mailbox.
- DVD: You can locate the serial number on the back of the DVD case. If you have an envelope for your software, the serial number can be on the envelope instead.
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A serial number has 24 digits, and is different from a redemption code which is alphanumeric. You can use your redemption code to get your serial number.