NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element consists of a structure formed by sequentially laminating electrode layer (I), photoelectric conversion layer (I), a conductive layer, photoelectric conversion layer (II), and electrode layer (II). The photoelectric conversion layers contain different pigments (4,6) and a semiconductor (3). At least one pigment is an organometallic compound.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for photoelectrochemical cells (claimed) used in photosensors, copiers, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element consists of a structure formed by sequentially laminating electrode layer (I), photoelectric conversion layer (I), a conductive layer, photoelectric conversion layer (II), and electrode layer (II). The photoelectric conversion layers contain different pigments and a semiconductor. At least one pigment is an organometallic compound of formula: M(L'1)m(L'2)n(X)o.C'.    M=metal atom;    L'1=bidentate or tridentate ligand of formula (I);    L'2=bidentate or tridentate of formula (II);    X=monodentate or bidentate ligand coordinated by acyloxy, acylthio, thioacyloxy, thioacylthio, acylamino-oxy, thiocarbamate, dithiocarbamate, thiocarbonate, dithiocarbonate, trithiocarbonate, acyl, thiocyanato, isothiocyanato, cyanato, isocyanato, cyano, alkylthio, arylthio, alkoxy or aryloxy, or monodentate or bidentate ligand consisting of halo, carbonyl, dialkylketone, 1,3-diketone, carbonamide, thiocarbonamide, or thiourea;    m=1-3;    n=0-3;    o=0-2;    C'=counter ion required to neutralize electric charge;    R1,R2=carboxy, sulfonic acid group, hydroxy, hydroxamic acid group, phosphoryl, or phosphonyl;    R3,R4=substituent;    R5,R6=aryl, heterocyclyl, or substituent containing aryl or heterocyclyl;    L1,L2=conjugated chain consisting of ethenylene, ethynylene and/or arylene;    a1,a2,b1,b2=0-3;    n',c=0 or 1;and    Z'a-Z'c=nonmetallic atom group which can form 5- or 6-membered ring.    (i) When b1 is 2 or more, R3 groups may connect to form a ring; (ii) When b2 is 2 or more, R4 groups may connect to form a ring; and (iii) When b1 and b2 are 1 or more, R3 and R4 may connect to form a ring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric conversion element, which involves forming a layer of semiconductor on a substrate having electrode layer (I or II), separately forming photoelectric conversion layer (I or II) by adsorbing a pigment in the semiconductor, and forming a conductive layer between the photoelectric conversion layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Support (1)    Transparent electroconductive film (2)    Semiconductor (3)    Pigments (4,6)    Electroconductive material (5)