Photoshop's dominance in photo editing and raster art is unmatched — the industry standard for retouching and compositing.
Strengths
- Unmatched retouching & compositing tools
- AI-powered content-aware fill
- Massive tutorial/community ecosystem
Keep in mind
- Subscription-only
- Can be overkill for simple edits
How much does Adobe Photoshop cost?
$22.49/mo — Subscription.
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