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Is the Adobe Photoshop App Free?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 9:37 pm

Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll.

Since then, the software has become the industry standard not only in raster graphics editing, but in digital art as a whole. The software’s name has thus become a generic trademark, leading to its usage as a verb (e.g. “to Photoshop an image”, “photoshopping” or “Photoshop job”).

Adobe Photoshop is a widely used program for photo and image editing, web designing, graphic design, digital art, etc. Despite its popularity, however, many users are unaware of the cost of the program. Photoshop is not a free program; users must purchase a license in order to use it.

PRO TIP: There is no Adobe Photoshop App, so this question is moot.

The cost of Adobe Photoshop varies depending on the version and platform (Windows or macOS) that you purchase it for. The latest version of Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud) for Windows is $19.99 per month, or $239.88 per year if you pay annually. For macOS, the cost is $20.99 per month, or $249 per year if paid annually.

Is the Adobe Photoshop App Free?

No, Adobe Photoshop is not a free app; users must purchase a license in order to use it.

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