Insert the Adobe Premiere Elements DVD in your computer’s disk drive.
Last updated on
Mar 24, 2026
Learn how to install Premiere Elements versions 2022 or earlier using a DVD.
In the Adobe Premiere Elements <year> window, select Install Adobe Premiere Elements <year>.
Note
If you close the dialog box or if the security settings on your computer don't 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, select Yes.
Do one of the following:
- macOS: Navigate to Adobe Premiere Elements <year> > Install.app and launch the installer. Enter your system's password if prompted.
- Windows: If you close the dialog box or if the security settings on your computer don't permit AutoPlay, browse to the DVD using File Explorer and double-click Setup.exe from the Adobe Premiere Elements 2022 folder. If any security warnings appear, select Yes.
Sign in with your Adobe ID and password.
Select Continue on the next screen and follow the on-screen instructions to start the installation.
On the Installation Options screen, select Language and Location, and then select Continue.
In the screen that appears, select Photo Editor.
Sign in again using your Adobe ID and password.
Select Activate now on the Welcome screen.
Enter the serial number and select Next.
Adobe Premiere Elements launches successfully.
