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Can I Just Pay for Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 11:09 pm

Adobe Photoshop is a widely used program for crafting layouts, graphics, logos, and photos. Many people who are just starting out in web design or graphic design don’t know whether they should buy Photoshop outright, or whether they can just pay for it monthly as part of their Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. So, can you just pay for Photoshop?

The answer is yes and no. You can technically just pay for Photoshop, but it’s not advisable if you’re serious about web design or graphic design.

The reason being is that the Creative Cloud subscription gives you access to not only Photoshop, but also other Adobe programs that are essential for designers, such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver. If you only need Photoshop and nothing else, then you’re better off buying it outright.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that there are many scams online that claim to offer Photoshop for sale. These are usually fake websites that will try to steal your personal information or infect your computer with malware. Only download Photoshop from the official Adobe website to be sure you are getting a legitimate copy.

However, if you think you might need other Adobe programs down the line, or if you want to be able to access your files from anywhere and share them with other designers easily, then the Creative Cloud subscription is definitely the way to go.

So in conclusion,
you can just pay for Photoshop, but it’s not recommended if you’re serious about web or graphic design. The Creative Cloud subscription gives you access to other essential Adobe programs and features that make your life as a designer much easier.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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