Adobe Photoshop

A comprehensive image editing software that leverages AI to enhance workflow and creativity, offering a suite of tools for photo manipulation, subject selection, object removal, and generative content

by Adobe Inc ·

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5 ·⚖️ Paid

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Features & Limitations

+	Layers	Allows you to organize and manipulate elements within your image.
+	Adjustment Layers	Designed specifically for colour and contrast effects, lets you make changes without altering the original image.
+	History Panel	Keeps track of changes, allowing easy reversals and adjustments.
+	Crop Tool	Crop and resize images.
+	Levels & Curves	Fine-tune brightness, contrast, and colour balance.
+	Clone Stamp Tool	Duplicates parts of an image or removes unwanted elements.
+	Smart Objects	Non-destructive, editable containers for layers and transformations.
+	Layer Styles	Add effects like shadows, bevels, and glows to layers.
+	Pen Tool	Creates precise paths for clean selections and vector shapes
+	Blur Gallery	Offers various blur effects for creative focus adjustments.
+	Custom Brushes	Create and use custom brushes for artistic effects.
+	Puppet Warp	Distort and transform objects with natural flexibility.
+	AI Effects	Incorporates generative AI for tasks like Neural Filters, Sky Replacement, and Color Transfer
+	Auto-Selection	Offers advanced tools such as Object Selection and Quick Selection, and AI-powered tool for subject isolation
+	Collaboration	Supports sharing and commenting on projects through Share for Review
+	Camera Raw	Provides editing tools like Lens Blur and HDR capabilities within the Camera Raw app
+	Content-Aware Tools	Includes features like Content-Aware Fill and Remove Background using Generative AI
+	Customization	Allows interface adjustments, custom workspace layouts and contextual taskbar
+	Enhance Tool	Improves low-light images and increases resolution while maintaining detail
-	Learning Curve	Users may find it challenging to master the software due to its complexity.
-	Cost	Requires a subscription, which can be a significant expense over time.
-	Limited File Support	Supports many file formats, but there are some limitations in import and export capabilities
-	Resource Intensity	Requires significant system resources, which can slow down less powerful computers
-	Limited Mobile Version	The mobile versions offer fewer features compared to the desktop version

Platform

Social

System Requirements

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#	Minimum	Recommended
1	macOS Big Sur (version 11.0) or later (11.2.2 or later for ARM) (Installation is blocked on v10.15.x)	macOS Ventura (version 13.5.1)
2	Multicore Intel® or Apple Silicon processor (2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later) with 64-bit support	ARM-based Apple Silicon processor
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	20 GB (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)	100 GB Fast internal SSD for app installation Additional high-speed drive(s) or SSD to set up scratch disks
5	GPU with Metal support 1.5 GB of GPU memory	GPU with Metal support 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater
6	1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling	1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 10 64-bit (version 21H2) or later; LTSC versions are not supported
2	Multicore Intel® or AMD processor (2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later) with 64-bit support
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	20 GB	100 GB Fast internal SSD for app installation Separate internal drive for scratch disks
5	GPU with DirectX 12 (feature level 12_0 or later) 1.5 GB of GPU memory GPUs less than 7 years old (update display drivers from the GPU manufacturer’s website). Currently, we don’t support testing on GPUs older than 7 years	GPU with DirectX 12 (feature level 12_0 or later) 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater
6	1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling	1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 10 ARM device running Windows 10 64-bit (version 20H2) or later
2	ARM processor
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	4 GB of GPU memory
5	All the other aspects for ARM are the same as Intel	All the other aspects for ARM are the same as Intel

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge version 102 and above (64-bit), and Firefox version 111 and above on desktop
2	Windows, macOS, Chrome OS	Windows 10 (64-bit) and later, macOS 10.15 and later
3	64-bit processor with 4+ cores
4	8 GB
5	2015 or later
6	6 GB

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 10 64-bit (version 20H2) or later; LTSC versions are not supported
2	Multicore Intel® or AMD processor (2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later) with 64-bit support or ARM processor
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	20 GB	50 GB Fast internal SSD for app installation Separate internal drive for scratch disks
5	GPU with DirectX 12 (feature level 12_0 or later) 1.5 GB of GPU memory GPUs less than 7 years old. Currently, we don’t support testing on GPUs older than 7 years	GPU with DirectX 12 support (feature level 12_0 or later) 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater
6	1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling	1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	macOS Catalina (version 10.15.7) or later (Installation is blocked on v10.15.x)	macOS Big Sur (version 11)
2	Multicore Intel® processor (2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later) with 64-bit support or ARM-based Apple Silicon processor
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	20 GB (Photoshop will not install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)	50 GB Fast internal SSD for app installation Additional high-speed drive(s) or SSD to set up scratch disks
5	GPU with Metal support 1.5 GB of GPU memory	GPU with Metal support 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater
6	1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling	1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported
2	Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	4 GB (additional space is required for installation)	4 GB (additional space is required for installation) Fast internal SSD for app installation Separate internal drive for scratch disks
5	GPU with DirectX 12 support 2 GB of GPU memory	GPU with DirectX 12 support 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater
6	1280 x 800 display at 100% UI scaling	1920 x 1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 10 ARM device running Windows 10 64-bit v19041.488.0 (Win10 20H2)
2	ARM processor
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	4 GB of GPU memory
5	All the other aspects for ARM are the same as Intel

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later; macOS Big Sur (version 11.2.2) or later for ARM-based Apple Silicon processor	macOS Big Sur (version 11), macOS Catalina (version 10.15)
2	Intel processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later; ARM-based Apple Silicon processor
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	4 GB (additional space is required for installation) (Photoshop will not install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)	4 GB (additional space is required for installation) Fast internal SSD for app installation Additional high-speed drive(s) or SSD to set up scratch disks
5	GPU with Metal support 2 GB of GPU memory	GPU with Metal support 4 GB of GPU memory for 4k displays and greater
6	1280x800 display at 100% UI scaling	1920x1080 display or greater at 100% UI scaling
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 update (64-bit) version 1809 or later
2	Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor
3	2 GB	8 GB
4	3.1 GB (additional free space required during installation) (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
5	nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent 512 MB VRAM OpenGL 2.0-capable system	nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 or Quadro T1000 2 GB VRAM
6	1280x800 display at 100% UI scaling with 16-bit color
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), macOS version 10.14 (Mojave), macOS version 10.15 (Catalina)	macOS 10.13.6 or later
2	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
3	2 GB	8 GB
4	4 GB (additional free space required during installation) (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
5	nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent 512 MB VRAM OpenGL 2.0-capable system	nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 or Quadro T1000 2 GB VRAM
6	1280x800 display at 100% UI scaling with 16-bit color
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later)
2	Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor
3	2 GB	8 GB
4	3.1 GB (additional free space required during installation) (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
5	512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0-capable system	2 GB of VRAM
6	1280x768 display at 100% UI scaling with 16-bit color	1280x800
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	macOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave)
2	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
3	2 GB	8 GB
4	4 GB (additional free space required during installation) (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
5	512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0-capable system	2 GB of VRAM
6	1280x768 display at 100% UI scaling with 16-bit color	1280x800
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (version 1607 or later)
2	Intel® Core 2 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor; 2 GHz or faster processor
3	2 GB	8 GB
4	2.6 GB (32-bit) or 3.1 GB (64-bit) - (additional free space required during installation) (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
5	512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0-capable system	2 GB of VRAM
6	1280x768 display at 100% UI scaling with 16-bit color	1280x800
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), macOS version 10.12 (Sierra), or Mac OS X version 10.11 (El Capitan)
2	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
3	2 GB	8 GB
4	4 GB (additional free space required during installation) (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
5	512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0-capable system	2 GB of VRAM
6	1280x768 display at 100% UI scaling with 16-bit color	1280x800
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
2	Intel® Core 2 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor; 2 GHz or faster processor
3	2 GB	8 GB
4	2.6 GB (32-bit) or 3.1 GB (64-bit) - (additional free space required during installation) (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
5	512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0-capable system	2 GB of VRAM
6	1280 x 768 display at 100% UI scaling with 16-bit color	1280x800
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), 10.12 (Sierra), Mac OS X version 10.11 (El Capitan), or Mac OS X version 10.10 (Yosemite)
2	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
3	2 GB	8 GB
4	4 GB (additional free space required during installation) (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system)
5	512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 2.0-capable system	2 GB of VRAM
6	1280 x 768 display at 100% UI scaling with 16-bit color	1280x800
7	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, membership validation, and access to online services

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Developer

Adobe Inc

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Initial Release

19 February 1990

Repository

Adobe Photoshop being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

Proprietary, Commercial

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