Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Photoshop Elements APL PhotoshopAdapter.apl

Repair and Download PhotoshopAdapter.apl

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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PhotoshopAdapter.apl, also known as a Photoshop Plug-in Adapter file, was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated for the development of Adobe ImageReady. APL files fall under under the Win64 DLL (Executable application) file type category.

The first version of PhotoshopAdapter.apl was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/01/2019 inside Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020. This is the most recent release date from Adobe Systems Incorporated, according to our records.

Please continue reading to find your correct PhotoshopAdapter.apl file version download (free), detailed file information, and APL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: PhotoshopAdapter.apl
File Extension: APL file extension
Description: Photoshop Plug-in Adapter
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Software Program: Adobe ImageReady
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 1997-2002, Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: Pre-release
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x48fb8
Code Size: 627200
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What are PhotoshopAdapter.apl Error Messages?


General PhotoshopAdapter.apl Runtime Errors

PhotoshopAdapter.apl file errors often occur during the startup phase of Adobe Photoshop Elements, but can also occur while the program is running. These types APL errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Adobe Photoshop Elements is running. Here are some of the most common PhotoshopAdapter.apl runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Elements18\PSA\PhotoshopAdapter.apl

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most APL errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your PhotoshopAdapter.apl file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Photoshop Elements), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, PhotoshopAdapter.apl file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Photoshop Elements, system crash while loading or saving PhotoshopAdapter.apl, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix PhotoshopAdapter.apl Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your PhotoshopAdapter.apl issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the PhotoshopAdapter.apl error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Adobe Photoshop Elements (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Adobe Photoshop Elements software.

You can uninstall Adobe Photoshop Elements software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Photoshop Elements software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many PhotoshopAdapter.apl error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the PhotoshopAdapter.apl error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your PhotoshopAdapter.apl File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate PhotoshopAdapter.apl file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PhotoshopAdapter.apl files for every applicable version of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download PhotoshopAdapter.apl Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Photoshop Elements folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Elements18\PSA\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Elements 2020 Organizer\Plug-Ins\Organizer Only\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve PhotoshopAdapter.apl problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PhotoshopAdapter.apl to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Photoshop Elements APL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing PhotoshopAdapter.apl and all other APL files for Adobe Photoshop Elements. An incorrectly installed APL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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