Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editing software developed and published by Adobe Inc. It is the industry-standard software for digital image editing and manipulation, allowing users to create, enhance, and edit images and graphics.
Features
Image editing tools, such as selection, retouching, color correction, and compositing
Support for various image file formats, including JPG, PNG, GIF, and TIFF
Layers and masks for advanced image editing and compositing
Advanced typography tools, including type styles and paragraph styles
Customizable workspace and shortcuts
Support for plugins and scripts to extend its functionality
Benefits
High-quality image editing and manipulation
Industry-standard software for digital images
Intuitive and customizable workspace
Large community of users and support
Extensive image editing and manipulation features
Target Audience
Adobe Photoshop is aimed at professional photographers, graphic designers, and digital artists. However, it can also be used by individuals for personal image editing needs.
Pricing
Adobe Photoshop is available as part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud subscription, with pricing starting at $9.99 per month for a single app subscription. A free trial is also available.
Product Reviews and User Sentiment
Adobe Photoshop is widely regarded as one of the best image editing software available, with users praising its extensive feature set, intuitive interface, and overall reliability. There are some criticisms of its subscription-based pricing model, but many users find it worth the cost for the extensive tools and capabilities it offers.
Popular Alternatives
GIMP: A free, open-source image editing software with a feature set similar to Adobe Photoshop
CorelDRAW: A vector graphics editor that also offers raster image editing capabilities
Affinity Photo: A professional photo editing software for Mac and Windows
PaintShop Pro: A budget-friendly image editing software for Windows
Programming Language(s)
Adobe Photoshop is primarily written in C++, with some parts written in Assembly and JavaScript.
