{"id":782,"date":"2023-08-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=782"},"modified":"2023-08-04T06:54:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T06:54:02","slug":"how-to-download-photoshop-for-mac-quick-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/technology\/how-to-download-photoshop-for-mac-quick-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Download Photoshop For Mac: Quick & Easy","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to download Photoshop for your Mac? We will show you how to get the full version, save money, or even get Photoshop for free!<\/p>

Apple\u2019s free Mac apps: Photos and Preview can get the basics of editing an image or photograph. However, if you want to do anything more advanced, you will need a dedicated image editing app. <\/p>

Adobe\u2019s Photoshop<\/a> is the industry standard, due to its wide range of features and capabilities. It is one of the most popular software programs available on the market and can be used to edit photos, create graphics, and more.<\/p>

The Adobe Photoshop for Mac family of products is the ultimate playground for bringing out the best in your digital images. It lets you transform them into anything you can imagine and showcase them in extraordinary ways. From photo editing and compositing to digital painting, animation, and graphic design \u2014 you can do it all in Adobe Photoshop 2022.<\/p>

You also get all the state-of-the-art editing, compositing, and painting capabilities in industry-standard Adobe Photoshop for macOS software, with tools that let you create and enhance 3D images and motion-based content.<\/p>

Photoshop for Mac<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Back in June 2022, Adobe started a trial of a free web-based version of Photoshop in Canada. That version of Photoshop is available globally now, but it is in beta and only works on the Chrome browser or Microsoft\u2019s Edge, with support for Firefox in the works. There is no news as of yet on when it will come to Safari.<\/p>

This version does not include all the features of Photoshop, but there are lots of quick and easy editing tools available. <\/p>

For example, there are Quick Actions for lighting effects or removing the background from an image. The main editing page looks similar to the desktop version of Photoshop, with a set of editing tools running down the left-hand side of the window, including Selection tools, Paint Brush, Adjustments for color and lighting, and a Type tool for adding text. Each tool has a quick video tutorial, in case you are unfamiliar with them.<\/p>

On the right of the editing window, there is a detailed set of tool palettes for working with layers, masks, and effects. There is also a palette that allows people to collaborate online by adding comments to their projects as well. This feature is unique to this version of Photoshop.<\/p>

This free version of Photoshop only requires that you register for a free Adobe ID account. It is not clear if this may become part of Adobe\u2019s Creative Cloud subscription plan in the future, but for now, it is a way to get Photoshop for free.<\/p>

Another option that will give you access to some of the Photoshop tools for free is Adobe Express<\/a>. There is also a Premium subscription version for $9.99\/\u00a39.98 per month that includes some additional editing tools. This online web app also includes a number of useful photo-editing tools that are available for free through any web browser. If you want to do some photo-editing you can easily import photos of your own or use some of the free stock photos that are included with Express.<\/p>

When you import a photo, Express allows you to quickly resize it or pan it around in order to focus on a particular part of the image. You then enter the main Express workspace, which includes a selection of simple filter effects, as well as slider controls that allow you to quickly adjust brightness, contrast, and other settings. You can import additional photos and superimpose them in order to create a collage, and you can also add text and graphics, including a number of ready-made logos and artwork for creating posters, fliers, and other documents. <\/p>

Express even has simple layer controls, which allow you to edit photos, text, and graphics elements individually.<\/p>

Also, note that it is inadvisable to download Photoshop for Mac from file-sharing sites. This is because it is very likely to be an illegitimate version of the app and will almost definitely cause you problems. This is how viruses spread.<\/p>

Features and Highlights of Adobe Photoshop<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Neural Filters<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

With Adobe Sensei, Photoshop lets you explore a range of creative ideas with new re-imagined filters. You can colorize your old black-and-white photos, alter facial expressions, or drastically edit your portraits.<\/p>

Sky Replacement<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Quickly select and replace the sky in a photo, automatically adjusting your scenery colors to match the new sky. Get the mood you want in your photos even if the shooting conditions weren\u2019t perfect.<\/p>

Create your digital masterpiece<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Elevate your digital art with custom drawing brushes or jump-start your work with preset PS brushes. Photoshop also lets you level up your photo retouching skills. Add clarity to your work by cutting distracting parts of the image out with Content-Aware Fill in Adobe Photoshop.<\/p>

From a stray arm poking into the frame to a Jeep ruining your safari photo, use Content-Aware Fill in PS to clean up images and keep the focus on your desired subject.<\/p>

Pattern Preview<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Envision how your design will come to life as a pattern. You can now quickly visualize and create seamlessly repeating patterns in real time with Pattern Preview.<\/p>

Enhanced cloud documents<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Access previously saved versions of cloud documents directly within Photoshop for Mac. It is now easier than ever to preview, mark, and revert to earlier versions of your creative documents.<\/p>

Learn more directly in the app<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

With the new in-app Discover panel, you can search and discover new Photoshop tools, hands-on tutorials, and articles. There are also quick actions to help you level up and take on new challenges in Photoshop.<\/p>