About Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop remains the definitive photo editing and digital art software after 35 years. Non-destructive editing with layers, masks, and adjustment layers is the foundation of all raster image editing. Generative AI (Adobe Firefly) adds Generative Fill, Generative Expand, and Remove tools. Content-Aware tools intelligently fill or remove areas. The Pen tool creates precise selections. Neural Filters offer one-click portrait retouching. At $22.99/month for the single app, or $9.99/month in the Photography plan with Lightroom. Compare to GIMP (free, less polished), Affinity Photo (now free from Canva, 90% of Photoshop's features). Best for: photographers, digital artists, and designers working with photographic images.
What's Great
- ✓Industry standard for photo editing and compositing
- ✓Generative Fill AI creates photorealistic additions from text
- ✓Non-destructive editing with layers and smart objects
- ✓35+ years of refinement — the most polished photo editor
Watch Out For
- !Subscription-only — $22.99/month single-app (or $9.99 Photography plan)
- !Resource-intensive — requires capable hardware
- !Overkill for basic photo editing needs
Common Use Cases
A photographer retouches portraits and creates composite images
A marketer removes a background and creates a product photo for e-commerce
A digital artist creates concept art and matte paintings for entertainment
Pricing Model
Paid
From $22.99/mo. Paid subscription required. Check website for current pricing.
Category
Graphic Design
Visual design tools for branding, marketing materials, and digital artwork.
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