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Jacob S.
Operations Director
Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees
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Jacob: My name is Jacob. I'm an Operations Director at a church. I give Adobe Photoshop five out of five...
Adriano E.
Recreation Supervisor
Government Administration, 1,001-5,000 employees
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Adriano E.: Hi, my name is Adriano. I'm a recreation supervisor, and I would give Photoshop a four out...
Jakub G.
Retail, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Within our organization, thanks to photoshop, we do not have to hire an external marketing organization. We will prepare all advertising materials ourselves. There are a lot of pictures in our catalogs, again thanks to the photoshop we will adapt all the pictures to the required size and format.
Whether you need to remove Grandma's wart from her face, or you need to paint your grandfather's more thick beard, it's up to you and your imagination to create everything with Photoshop. What I like most about Photoshop is that nothing is a limit for you and everything is just a matter of imagination. You can create whatever you can think of.
There is nothing I would not be happy with in Photoshop. Some tools, such as auto-cropping images to erase the background, aren't 100% complete, but it's still better than most other tools.
Brian B.
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I couldn't be happier.
Photoshop had very advanced features for editing pictures and designing. It has a 3d functionality for 3d designs. It supports smart rulers. Photoshop is cross platform compatible too. Also integrates with a lot of other softwares.
There's no auto-correct spelling errors. At least the words should be underlined when spelled wrongly.
Richard K.
Legal Services, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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It reminds me of that Guns n' Roses song: "Used To Love Her".
It used to be a stable software product. I used it a -lot- for cleaning up images, editing images for product reviews, etc. It was an every day tool. Those were the days. It was so good that I still launch it every now and then to see is I can get something done before it freezes. Sometimes it even works out - like when I can use magic wand to select the background, make it transparent, then save the image fast before the program hangs.
It freezes. Usually it freezes during the first or second editing operation. I have uninstalled and reinstalled dozens of times. I've tried different versions. For a while, an old version was OK, then it seemed to loose compatibility with the libraries or something in the rest of Adobe creative suite. Now it freezes too. I've gone through as much of the online help as I could find to see if anything would help. Nope. For the past year, maybe year and a half, this has not been a stable program. That makes it pretty useless. I live in dread of when Adobe breaks more of the programs in its creative suite. I guess I should be planning for that now. I so very much love InDesign, but I know they will make it unusable eventually.
David G.
Nonprofit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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While there is definitely a learning curve when it comes to mastering the software, the end results are well worth the effort. Photoshop is an incredibly versatile tool that can be used for everything from basic photo editing to professional graphic design, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to take their digital art and design skills to the next level.
Photoshop is incredibly powerful, and it can be used for everything from simple photo editing to complex graphic design projects. The ability to work with layers and masks, adjust colors and contrast, and add filters and effects really allows you to fine-tune your images and create stunning visuals.
I like least about Photoshop is that it can be a bit overwhelming for new users. There are so many tools and features available that it can take some time to learn how to use them all effectively. Additionally, the software can be quite expensive, which can be a barrier for some users.
cindy m.
Internet, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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It offers a wide range of advanced features and powerful tools that allow users to professionally create and enhance images. With features like blankets, masks, precise extensions, color adjustments and advanced filters, users have complete control over their images, allowing them to perform complex edits and turn their visions into reality. In addition, Photoshop offers integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, allowing for a more efficient workflow and the creation of more complex and integrated projects.
Powerful set of editing tools: Adobe Photoshop is widely recognized for its wide range of advanced editing tools. From basic color and exposure settings to precise retouching, removing extraneous objects, and complex image manipulation, Photoshop offers a wide variety of options to meet the editing needs of any project.
Learning Curve: Adobe Photoshop is an advanced and complex tool, which can result in a learning curve for first-time users. Mastering all of its features and techniques can take time and practice.Price and access to this product are also weaknesses of this app
Jake C.
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Adobe Photoshop is a powerful tool that offers advanced capabilities for image editing and manipulation, but it's also designed to be user-friendly and accessible. Whether you're an experienced designer or a beginner just getting started with image editing, Photoshop has the tools and features to achieve your creative vision.
Advanced capabilities and powerful features, but that doesn't mean that it's challenging to use. Photoshop offers many tools and functionalities that make image editing easy and accessible, even for beginners.
Depending on what you are trying to learn, it often takes a decent amount of time but thankfully, Photoshop has tutorials available in the software, which makes it smoother.
Armando R.
Design, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Since I got to know photoshop in my days as a design student I haven't stopped using it, so for me it's a powerful work tool.
I have used Photoshop for more than 20 years and it is honestly the necessary tool for every designer, photographer or hobbyist, at first it is not so easy to use but after you get to know it there is no limit to creativity.
As I said before, at first it is not so easy to use... its environment is not very intuitive... but nowadays you can learn very easily by watching a couple of tutorials, then you will love Photoshop
Jace D.
Food & Beverages, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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There are tools for web and mobile design. It supports collaboration too.
There is a very big steep learning curve. The premium assets aren't cheap.
Md Mohiminur R.
Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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First it works wonderfully! In my office it's most usable software and it's give us fantastic support. For any kind of marketing work you have to edit the image before publishing, and for this Adobe Photoshop is just soot on.
We use it to task on every image editing.Sometimes it's delivered superb quality pictures.
There is nothing not to like about Adobe Photoshop, but they could add some tools like AI.
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Education Management, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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I realized the potential of editing any image beautifully and discreetly thanks to Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop is one of the competition's most diverse image editing tools. It uses AI which can be somewhat helpful for it to be more accessible.
It needs to improve on it's use of system resources and stability because it is kind of buggy. It also has a high learning curve.
Ryan H.
Graphic Design, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Overall, my experience with Adobe Photoshop is terrific. I mostly used for photo editing and manipulation and it does an excellent job. It is easy to use, light on the computer, and loads images fast. I get images files in different formats but Photoshop handles everything very well.
I love everything about Adobe Photoshop. I mostly use it for photo editing. I have team of graphic designers that share their work with me. I have to check it for quality and correction. I love how easy it is to drag and drop images in Photoshop and do small/large adjustment. It has a variety to tools that are pretty easy to use. It supports many different file formats and processes really fast. Pre-built Templates, photo library, filters, and layers are some of the features that I particularly like. It works equally good on Windows and Mac.
It offers less support for vector images. That was the reason that I had to opt for Illustrator. Other than that, I think it does a great job.
Annie Guo V.
Media Production, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I love it! I've been able to design flyers and ads, edit closed eyes, and resize photos for print. What I love is that you can find tutorials to help you do almost anything to a photo! Other users are happy to share their knowledge and experience. The software can feel intimidating but like everything else, you get better (and faster) with practice!
Adobe Photoshop has a gazillion useful tools/features if you learn how to use the software. Some of this takes time and getting better with each use. For example, one photo you might want to brighten the background and another photo you might want to crop around hair. With each photo edit, you can learn different tools. Photoshop is still the best photo editing software I've been able to find! I use it for work (editing a magazine) to personal use (editing photos of my family). Even simply making photos brighter is a huge difference!
I think editing photos and adding filters has gotten a little out of hand. For example "photoshopping" is its own verb/phrase now! Large media companies and celebrities are setting these trends of overediting. It's amazing and scary at the same time that Photoshop has so many tools to completely manipulate a photo.
Dragan S.
Import and Export, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Overall, Photoshop is still my go-to when it comes to editing. I enjoy working in it. At first, it was a little hard to get a hang of all the features, but once I started learning from experts on YT, it became a lot easier. Although it's a little pricey compared to other programs, I believe it is still the most reliable and most versatile platform there is.
Photoshop is the most versatile program for photo editing. The range alone makes it worthwhile, and provides for excellent service. I like the pre-set features, but also the ability to customize most of them. Additionally, it is the industry standard, and as such, it it important for everyone dealing with content, marketing, graphic design. Recent updates to the Creative Cloud ensured its stability, so it's probably the safest program for your work. Additionally, there is a rich community that teaches you how to use all the tools in new ways.
The program itself is still a little pricey compared to similar programs, but I managed to get it on a student discount subscription. It takes a while to get a hang on, but once you have a few tools, and learn how to expand on those, it becomes pretty self-explanatory.
Kimberly B.
Animation, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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I love it compared to other programs that I have used! It definitely sped up my workflow and I've improved a lot while using Photoshop. I love that it gives you lots of room to experiment with different looks and brushes. However, I feel that after I have graduated from school, I may have to switch to another program due to the price. It is a subscription price while there are plenty of other programs that are a one-time only purchase.
Right off the bat I loved that this program had pressure sensitivity and a variety of brushes that come with the program. I also love that you can download a variety of brushes from the Adobe website with an account (I adore the [SENSITIVE CONTENT] brushes and use them often). I love that you can change the image size and DPI very easily, and that it is quite easy to navigate. It was not much of a learning curve for me to figure out the program. I love the pen tool and I use it often. I love that you are able to make a brush stroke along the path that you make with the pen tool and it has saved me a lot of time.
I think the line control could use some improvement. I find it difficult to make a clean, non-shaky line especially if I haven't done it in a while. I have heard from many people that Clip Studio Paint is much better than Photoshop in this aspect. I also don't like that on a Mac, which is what I use, dragging a window off of the main Photoshop window will result in it going behind the main window after you click back on it. On a Windows computer, it will stay floating in front of the main window. I've had to resort to making windows smaller and/or using the multiple stacking window option because of this. I also dislike how in the newest version of Photoshop, the "pixel" function has been removed from the Line Tool. It was definitely a good and quick way to draw a line.
Ljubica T.
Arts and Crafts, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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I am an artist and printer, so I use Photoshop daily to edit client photos/artwork and set up print files to my Canon Pro machines. I also create artwork on my Wacom in Photoshop. My PC is quite powerful so I can have many, many huge files open at once and Photoshop can handle that. The last update to v. 23.0 was not compatible with my HP Zbook, however, so I had to rollback. Any file that I opened would crash the program after 30 seconds of being opened.
I am familar with it because I have used it since the mid-2000s.
My very least favorite aspect of Photoshop these days is the SaaS deployment. There have been numerous times where the server goes down right in the middle of the work day, and then I cannot log into my account in order to use my software. This interrupts my workday and completely throws off job deadlines. I really wish that the SaaS was better handled with Photoshop and CC. I end up going to Twitter to get support to try and log me in, but usually it doesn't work if its a system-wide outage. Very, very bad for business.
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Arts and Crafts, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Photoshop remains the reference software for what concerns retouching and image manipulation. Despite the appearance of several competitors, most studios continue to use it and to have their teams work on it. The biggest advantage of the software, remains the force of habit.
Photoshop remains the reference software for what concerns retouching and image manipulation. Despite the appearance of several competitors, most studios continue to use it and to have their teams work on it. The biggest advantage of the software, remains the force of habit.
Photoshop remains the reference software for what concerns retouching and image manipulation. Despite the appearance of several competitors, most studios continue to use it and to have their teams work on it. The biggest advantage of the software, remains the force of habit.
Atour T.
Research, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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Utilizing cloud storage is quite practical since I can sync and access the required files from numerous PCs located in various towns and countries.
I have complete control over the image I work with. I start working on it as soon as I upload it and continue till I apply the finishing touches.I can balance out the skin tone, brighten the eyes, erase freckles, remove a mole I don't like, or just a little wrinkle or blemish. I can also whiten teeth and straighten hair. These are but a few of the features I have access to in Adobe Photoshop.This is badly required for our firm .
The system requirements for running Photoshop have been updated, and it takes up a lot of RAM. Additionally, photos with Photoshop demand a lot of storage space. When the system requirements do not match the required graphics, performance problems and time lag result.
Lindsay W.
Retail, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I will continue to use Photoshop as it's unmatched in the design world. If there are ever any questions or concerns on how to complete a design task, there is a very robust online community, forums and tutorials at my fingertips.
I love everything about Photoshop. I've used this program for over 15 years and it has become an essential in my design business. I love that the development team keeps adding more and efficient updates and tools. The program continues to improve year after year. There are many tools and actions that make designing and editing a snap.
Can't say I have any complaints related directly to the software.
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Computer Software, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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When I put the title ( Are you ready to dive into Photoshop ? ) , I'm not lying to you about it, from the experience of 7 years of using it, I put it to you in these sentences and words that are not enough to express the contents of Adobe Photoshop that have much more features.
Every time the new version dazzles us with features that the mind can not think of from imagination , because through the old versions, we didn't see the AI in the program as strong these days which saved us a lot of time as users . It is necessary to point out that it is very easy to handle the program and learn quickly with little effort . The fonts provided by Adobe Photoshop are very cool, I have...
The only thing that distinguishes Adobe Lightroom from Adobe Photoshop is copy-and-paste to adjust colors with one button and groups of images at once I wish Photoshop had this feature like Lightroom, because at that time the program would be complete and flawless.
Liza S.
Design, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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I have a love-hate relationship with Photoshop. It is the industry standard of photo editing and graphic design and I would not be able to get many design jobs without having this crucial skill/knowledge. The tools are very advanced which is a good and bad thing at times. It's great for crafting professional projects that require customizable tools, workflows, and automation, but this comes at a high...
Even though I have to stop using Photoshop temporarily, it is one of the best photo editing and graphic designing software out there. It took a while to learn at a proficient level but once I got the hang of it, I found myself using it almost daily. Every time I open the app, I always learn something new and improve my design and editing skills. My favorite part of using the app was when I figured out how to make workflows, and templates, using embedded files to help me design faster. Making templates then turned into a side hustle opportunity where I was able to sell them as digital products and earn some extra money.
The pricing plans started to become too high for me during the pandemic. I had to find cheaper or free alternatives to edit photos and create designs. Ideally, I would love to purchase some sort of licensing or alternative pricing plan rather than the current subscription-based plans. The program also takes up a lot of memory. You will need a powerful machine if you are using Photoshop alongside other apps otherwise it will just crash. As much as I love learning new things, sometimes this can get overwhelming in Photoshop. It can be a humbling experience when a certain task takes you about 20 steps and then months or even years later you find out on a random TikTok that there's a better and quicker way.
Gaia B.
Marketing and Advertising, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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There are many pros to Adobe Photoshop. One of the most popular reasons people cite for using Adobe Photoshop is its ability to easily edit photos and graphics. Additionally, it offers a wide variety of tools and features that can be used to create professional-looking images. Finally, Adobe Photoshop is often cited as being one of the most versatile photo editing programs on the market. It seamlessly integrates with other major Adobe products, making advanced workflows easier.
Adobe Photoshop has some cons that users should be aware of. First, Adobe Photoshop can be resource-intensive to use and can take a long time to load in certain circumstances. Adobe Photoshop is often expensive to purchase outright, with monthly subscription fees also common. Finally, Adobe Photoshop is known for its heavy reliance on plug-ins - which may not always be available in all versions or platforms of Windows or Mac OS X. It can quickly become overwhelming because it's extremely feature-rich, but for the advanced workflow, you need to comprehend how those features interact with each other.
Alvaro P.
Photography, self-employed
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Great overall experience. Get most of my tasks done in an efficient manner. Working with raw files can be a drag as I have to convert some raw files to DNG. I also find it a disservice to have to resort Photoshop Elements (2019) in order to organize my image files. Before editing a files they should be organized, therefore a tool as useful and intuitive as Photoshop elements should have been included.
Hidden surprises. What can be done with internet available scripts. The version I use is Photoshop CS6. Although I have been using this software for several years It seems I keep on learning some new tricks : like centering images by using the Marquee tool followed by selecting the Move tool : presto now I can align the image in six different predefined positions. But what really amazes me is the ability of this version of Photoshop to manipulate video Images, extract image files from the video, apply filters to resulting layers, and then transform the layers into files. And then these image files can be used in a video editor to your imagination’s delight.
Steep learning curve. But I have managed to find what I need by consulting the internet. The biggest challenge in searching the internet is finding the keywords for what you want to achieve with your particular software. Now why would I be looking on the internet for instructions for Photoshop CS6, instead of looking up the Manual that comes with CS6. My assessment would have to be that I rarely found what I was looking for in the manual. With the manual you have to connect too many dots, whereas with the internet search you often find step by step instructions to achieve a particular task. Also on the down size is that this version of Photoshop is the last one with a permanent license. The subsequent versions are yearly licenses. And that is a big deal!
Joe A.
Information Technology and Services, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
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Despite these drawbacks, I still believe that Photoshop is an essential tool for any photographer or graphic designer. Its range of features, flexibility, and seamless integration with other Adobe products make it a powerful asset for anyone working in the creative industries. I highly recommend Adobe Photoshop to anyone looking for a comprehensive, powerful image editing software program. Its user-friendly interface, flexibility, and seamless integration with other Adobe products make it a top choice for photographers, graphic designers, and other creative professionals.
One of the things I like most about Photoshop is its user-friendly interface. Despite the program's complexity, Adobe has done an excellent job of organizing the various tools and options in a way that makes sense and is easy to navigate. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, you can find the tools you need quickly and easily. Another feature I appreciate about Photoshop is its incredible...
Sure, here's a review of Adobe Photoshop based on your feedback:While I think Adobe Photoshop is an excellent image editing software program, there are a few things that I find frustrating about the program.One of the biggest drawbacks of Photoshop is its price. As a professional photographer and graphic designer, I need access to the full suite of Adobe products, including Photoshop. However, the...
Luke P.
Graphic Design, self-employed
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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I have had an enormously positive experience with Adobe Photoshop, it has allowed me to complete every piece of work that I have been assigned by clients. I would highly recommend this product to any professional graphic designer or enthusiast looking to establish or improve their skillsets, I have never had an issue with the software but also know that Adobe's customer support is very helpful and professional in dealing with any problems.
The tools available allow for anything you wish to design to be accomplished, I have been using Photoshop for around 2 years and have never looked for an alternative software since I started using it. I have been able to complete all assignments given to me and the large range of tools available allow me to complete my tasks to a very high and professional standard. Furthermore, the ability to save any piece of work on your computer or on the cloud as the appropriate format is also very helpful, this means that you can design pieces that can be used for online purposes or as printed posters and even billboards if necessary. In my opinion, this is the best platform available to graphic designers to use for their work but is also great for casual users (which I was initially).
The most evident issue with this software is the price, as not only is it expensive but it does not consist of one fixed sum but instead instalment payments. However I feel that this is justified by the overall quality of the products as well as the initial free trial and offers that are available to the user. In addition to this, it can be complex to operate as a first time user as the wide variety of tools and options it provides can appear overwhelming to first time users; despite this, this issue can be overcome by following many of the free Photoshop lessons and tutorials available on YouTube for example.
Nsanzabaganwa C.
Publishing, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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As always photoshop is an industry leading, no match from the competition. Intuitive interface, clean and user-friendly. Dark color is also eye-friendly and reduces fatigue. Integration with other powerful Adobe applications makes the work more smooth and photoshop advantageous. It provides advanced pro features that outmatch the competition. Being cloud-based makes my work easier as I can work from any device anywhere and in addition to the collaboration feature, Photoshop is the best. Editing features and plugins are so rich that nothing is impossible even 3D editing, effects and working on Videos.
Many advanced features come with a bit of complexity that needs some time to learn and master.