Adobe has officially ended its perpetual licensing model for the Elements software lineup, meaning users of the 2025 edition will only be able to use

Adobe's decision to eliminate perpetual licensing for its Elements software has stirred controversy among consumers

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2024-11-10 08:00:06

Adobe has officially ended its perpetual licensing model for the Elements software lineup, meaning users of the 2025 edition will only be able to use it for a maximum of three years before being blocked.

While the change aligns with Adobe's long-term strategy of transitioning to subscription-based models, it has stirred up a mix of reactions from consumers who appreciated the simpler, one-time purchase option.

The removal of perpetual licensing isn't entirely new for Adobe. In fact, it follows a broader shift the company first made in 2013 when it ended perpetual licenses for its professional-grade software like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro. Elements users, however, have been able to enjoy the freedom of owning their software outright—until now.

The 2025 release of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements marks the first time this segment of Adobe users will face restrictions after three years of use.