Adobe Photoshop
starStaff Pickby Adobe
The definitive pixel-level image editor
“Part of the Photography Plan I've used for 15+ years. I use maybe 10% of Photoshop — content-aware fill, frequency separation, luminosity masking, and now Generative Fill. That 10% is irreplaceable.” Alex, Pixelfetch
Photoshop needs no introduction, but here's the thing — most photographers only use 10% of it. If you're on the Photography Plan, you already have it. Learn the pen tool, content-aware fill, frequency separation, and luminosity masking. Those four skills cover 90% of what photographers actually need Photoshop for. Generative Fill is the newest game-changer — it's genuinely useful for extending backgrounds, removing complex objects, and creative compositing.
At a glance
Strengths
- ✓Unmatched depth for retouching, compositing, and creative work
- ✓Generative Fill and AI removal tools are genuinely revolutionary
- ✓Included in the Photography Plan at no extra cost over Lightroom
- ✓Massive community with endless tutorials, actions, and resources
- ✓iPad version is increasingly capable
Worth knowing
- •Steep learning curve — most photographers barely scratch the surface
- •Overkill for simple adjustments that Lightroom handles fine
- •Subscription only — no one-time purchase option
- •Can be sluggish with very large files on older hardware
Best Reviews
Tutorials & Learning
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