Adobe Photoshop is the leading pixel-based image editor for retouching, compositing, and design. Plans start around $9.99/month with Lightroom.
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Developer Tools
Pricing
Subscription (free trial), from $9.99/month (Photography Plan with Lightroom, 20GB)
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Last updated
July 18, 2026
Founded
1982
Headquarters
San Jose, California, USA
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Overview
Adobe Photoshop is a pixel-based (raster) image editor, first released in 1990, that remains the standard tool for photo retouching, compositing, and digital art.
Images are organized in editable layers, with dedicated tools for selection, masking, color correction, and filters.
Key Features
Generative Fill and Generative Expand, powered by Adobe Firefly, let users add, remove, or extend image content from text prompts, while Neural Filters apply AI-driven effects like skin smoothing or sky replacement.
Photoshop integrates with Lightroom for photo management and Creative Cloud Libraries for shared assets, and an iPad app supports touch and Apple Pencil editing.
Pricing Overview
The Photography Plan bundling Photoshop with Lightroom starts at $9.99/month (20GB storage) or $19.99/month (1TB storage). The standalone Photoshop app costs about $22.99/month, and it's also included in the Creative Cloud All Apps plan.
Key Features
Layer-Based Editing — Non-destructive editing using layers, masks, and adjustment layers.
Generative Fill & Expand — AI-powered content generation and extension from text prompts.
Neural Filters — AI-powered effects such as skin smoothing and sky replacement.
Selection & Masking Tools — Precise object selection and masking for compositing.
Lightroom Integration — Sync photos and edits with Adobe Lightroom.
iPad App — Touch and Apple Pencil editing on iPad.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Most widely supported image-editing format and plugin ecosystem
Powerful AI generative tools for compositing
Deep integration with Lightroom and Creative Cloud
Available on both desktop and iPad
Cons
Subscription-only pricing, no perpetual license
Resource-intensive; requires a capable computer
Steep learning curve for the full feature set
Pricing
Photography Plan (20GB) $9.99/month Annual, billed monthly
Photography Plan (1TB) $19.99/month Annual, billed monthly
Photoshop Single App $22.99/month Annual, billed monthly
Creative Cloud All Apps $69.99/month Annual, billed monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy Photoshop as a one-time purchase?
No, Photoshop is subscription-only through Adobe Creative Cloud.
What is Generative Fill?
An AI feature that lets users add, remove, or extend image content using text prompts, powered by Adobe Firefly.
Does Photoshop include Lightroom?
The Photography Plan bundles Photoshop with Lightroom starting at $9.99/month.