Adobe Photoshop
Image editor for photo editing and compositing, with generative AI tools, sold by subscription.
Our verdict
What it does well
- Generative Fill, Generative Expand and Remove tool built in
- Same plan covers desktop, web and mobile
- Plan includes Adobe Express
Where it falls short
- Subscription only, with no free plan on desktop or web
- 7-day free trial, then paid; one trial per person
- Free mobile app locks premium features behind a subscription
Adobe's Photoshop page leads with 'Create with depth. Move with speed.' It lists compositing, adjustment layers with masking, Generative Fill and Expand, an improved Remove tool, Harmonize for matching lighting, and background removal.
In the US the Photoshop plan is US$22.99 per month on an annual commitment billed monthly, or US$263.88 per year prepaid. A Photography plan is US$19.99 per month, and Creative Cloud Pro is US$34.99 per month for 3 months then US$69.99 per month for new subscribers. Photoshop for teams is US$37.99 per month per license.
There is a 7-day free trial of the full app, and you can cancel within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Photoshop on mobile is free to download but premium features need a subscription. There is no free web version.
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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money