# Adobe Photoshop Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Adobe Photoshop the right Photo Editing solution for you? Explore 2437 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/reviews --- Adobe Photoshop 4.8 (2437) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated April 27th, 2026 # Reviews of Adobe Photoshop Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews MD Mattia D E-commerce Office AssistantApparel & Fashion, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It offers powerful tools for both simple edits and complex designs, with features like layers and smart objects that give you great creative control.“ November 21, 2025 Craig T Director of MarketingInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It does take up a lot of memory, and some of the recent update changes have made saving files out a bit more convoluted.“ March 17, 2026 Don M Asst. ManagerTelecommunications, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It gives you complete control—from basic adjustments like brightness and contrast to advanced tasks like layer-based compositing, retouching, and digital painting.“ March 30, 2026 Hannah K Vice PresidentMarketing and Advertising, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I dislike that I cannot own the software outright, and that it is only available by purchasing a monthly subscription with recurring billing.“ December 30, 2025 MP Marissa P DesignerGraphic Design, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I really enjoy using Photoshop it's my go to program for creating logos or a flyer for an event or creating textures shapes to add to videos.“ January 23, 2026 Francesco P President of the AssociationArts and Crafts, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I used photoshop for years both at works and on my personal computer but know both me and my friends do not trust their privacy over their 360 degree a.i. adoption“ January 2, 2026 HY Hannah Y Graphic Designer and Pre-press TechnicianPrinting, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I use Photoshop on a daily basis, whether I am colour correcting or cleaning up images, it is a vital piece of software for me.“ December 19, 2025 SH Sven H PrivatePhotography, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Patching is still not able to realistically remove blemishes on sightly larger areas without blotching everything.“ February 4, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2437 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Hayden R. Graphic Designer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best design tool " April 3, 2026 5.0 I've really enjoyed using photoshop for creating graphics and touching up images. It's the best software out there in my opinion for designs, and when you become comfortable understanding it, makes expanding your designs easy through other adobe platforms. Pros As a user for over 5+ years photoshop has proven to be the industry standard for software design. The user interface makes it easy to use and understand. Sharing the same layout with other Adobe softwares such as Illustrator and After Effects makes working on projects a breeze. The capabilities for this software seems endless with many years of use, still feel like i haven't scratched the surface to what can be created on the software. Cons whilst boasting may features it can become a bit overwhelming even after many years of use, i feel those with no design experience will struggle to use the software or where to start. The pricing of the software on it's own can also be considered a barrier for those who want use photoshop for personal use. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A classic Adobe powerhouse tool" April 19, 2026 4.0 Pros I've used Adobe Photoshop for years in different capacities, mostly image editing. I have appreciated that Adobe has continued to keep the product features relevant with the technology that is becoming more available to us today (like A). Cons Everytime I use it, I feel like I spend hours relearning the interface. I wish it were more intuitive and user-friendly for beginners and even intermediate users. Alternatives considered [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Reason for choosing Adobe Photoshop More useful when you need to make more in depth edits Review Source SH Sven H. Private Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The sad state of Adobe Photoshop" February 4, 2026 2.0 Adobe is wants us to believe that their products are gold standard in image processing and spearheading the "AI Revolution" The truth about the technical state of Photoshop and their so called AI is ... Not only the AI revolution is not happening. In fact Adobe is offering a technically outdated and partly dysfunctional product as state of the art and at the same time putting their customers at a disadvantage wherever they can. Users who hope for a plethora of new productivity tools and features, stellar performance gains with incredibly more powerful hardware will be thoroughly disappointed as compared to even CS6. The product is basically still on the technical level of 2012, bugged, extremely slow, inaccurate and cumbersome. Changes applied in the past to introduce "modern" features made it worse. People who apparently never worked on a professional workflow designed tool and interface behavior that disrupt your learned workflows and is in part strongly counterproductive. Some highlights: Even basics do not work properly. Custom key or workspace configurations break and get reset frequently to the defaults. Adobe is pestering users with new tools and features which mostly are just useless, annoying and hindering your workflows instead of offering progress. Memory management is basically absent leading to constant out of memory errors even on 64 GIG machines while processing rather small files. Multi-Tasking at least across Bridge and PS ? Too much for Adobe in 2025 to master such alien technology Problems with GPU integration are everywhere rendering GPU support basically useless. The clues less support staff tells you not to use GPU Acceleration features if you run into problems ... Its like as if Porsche would tell you not to drive your car if you experienced issues ... Processing speed is abhorrently slow even on high performance machines. There is not really a performance gain at all compared to the 2012 version. Due to the overhead of useless new features its rather slower. Working with the same files from 2012 does not show improvement. On a machine which is insanely more powerful. Text management is still on the level of PS 3. Barely usable. If you are offline text can no longer be changed. Rendering of PDF Text is like a lucky draw ... Often the text does not render properly breaking your design. Only rasterizing solves such issues ... Insane ... Their tools can still not create good object maskings ... now AI would certainly be helpful here. Alas its nowhere to be found. Instead we are dealing with the same outdated tools from a decade ago. The PDF engine can still not auto process PSB files properly. Color statistics synchronisation across image series is still missing from the toolbox. The color Matching is an inferior and laughable attempt to address this. Patching is still not able to realistically remove blemishes on sightly larger areas without blotching everything. The Bridge application could be the perfect complement as a file manager but it is so bugged that it is just a nuisance. The performance is ridiculously bad even with ultra fast NAND SSD. Creating thumbnails takes minutes and need to be recreated almost each time you review a certain folder irrelevant of what you define in the settings. Opening an already fully indexed folder sometimes takes 10 seconds until you can start scrolling ... if you click too quickly the app freezes. Modern UI feelings ... Settings break all the time ánd need to be reapplied. Finally, the highly praised AI is either hilariously absent from the program or generates laughably bad results. Nude photography is excluded even from the "AI" functionality. Fact is ... companies like Adobe or Phase One do simply have no idea on how to leverage AI and improving a product. They are big mouthed about those thing while they do not even have age old standards like image file management mastered. Pros Ability to perform extensive digital editing and surgery with options to organise layers in groups and apply individual effects. Cons Weak performance even on high end machines Lack of overall stability and plethora of bugs, overall quality Absence of innovative tools and processes General lack of progress in application development compared to CS6 Lack of integration with Camera Raw, Bridge and other tools Abysmal performance and quality of the bride application Review Source Hannah K. Vice President Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Graphic Design Software in the History of the Universe (Not kidding)" December 30, 2025 5.0 I've tried other platforms and every time I do, I just wish I was using Adobe Photoshop. Coming from a design background with over a decade of freelance design experience, Adobe Photoshop is industry standard for a good reason: it is simply the BEST. Pros If I never had another photo editing software in my life, I wouldn't complain. Adobe Photoshop is the one-stop package for all graphic design, there just isn't another that compares in terms of variety of features available, ease of use, and overall the most user-friendly interface. Cons I dislike that I cannot own the software outright, and that it is only available by purchasing a monthly subscription with recurring billing. It also requires a 1 year contract with Adobe, meaning you have to purchase it for at least. Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) Because these platforms simply don't compare when it comes to the availability of features, as well as the interface being intuitive. Review Source Zach P. Marketing Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Photoshop is a Powerhouse " March 1, 2026 5.0 Having used Photoshop for several years now it has become a staple piece of software in my marketing stack. Being part of an Adobe organization makes things seamless when it comes to editing photos, videos and developing graphics for marketing purposes. While the software is expensive it really provides an incredible set of tools and features that can't be matched by other software. Pros Adobe software remains unrivalled when it comes to photo editing and graphic design. Photoshop has been a vital tool when it comes to enhancing and editing images. Photoshop stacked with other Adobe applications is a must-have for any marketing department. Photoshop makes it simple to export and save files in a variety of formats. Cons The switch to a SAAS (software as a service) model has always been the major downside of Adobe products. Having to pay an ever increasing annual subscription for a service that is vital to graphic design is a major pain point for many creators and designers. Adobe should go back to the old days when you could truly purchase the software and did not need to be stuck in a subscription model. Review Source Don M. Asst. Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful, Professional, and Worth the Learning Curve" March 30, 2026 5.0 Photoshop is a reliable, industry-standard software that delivers excellent results. It’s best suited for users who need high-quality editing and are willing to invest time in learning it. Pros It gives you complete control—from basic adjustments like brightness and contrast to advanced tasks like layer-based compositing, retouching, and digital painting. The layer system is especially powerful, letting you edit non-destructively and experiment freely without ruining the original image. Cons while Photoshop is incredibly powerful, it may not always be the most beginner-friendly or budget-friendly option. Review Source Craig T. Director of Marketing Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I live with Adobe Photoshop for all the best reasons." March 17, 2026 5.0 Pros As a Photoshop user for 15+ Years, I can honestly say it's my preferred and trusted Adobe product. Easy to use, constantly improving, and is the industry standard for image editing. Cons It does take up a lot of memory, and some of the recent update changes have made saving files out a bit more convoluted. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Photographer Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Photoshop user since 2004" March 14, 2026 5.0 It's powerful and robust. Tutorials and even formal instruction on how to use the software or how to achieve certain results are plentiful. Pros Familiarity for one. Have been using it for the last two decades, but there is a reason why "Photoshopping" is synonymous with photo editing, retouching, and manipulation. It works. Cons Subscription services are a pain point for many users, and justifiably so. I've come to accept it, somewhat anyway, where Photoshop is concerned, because the updates in the last few years have been quite substantial. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Design Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Nearly limitless uses when it comes to image editing" March 25, 2026 5.0 Pros Use layers and masks to edit without destroying the original files. Perfect for editing images for all formats - web, print and video editing. Access integrated stock libraries and transfer files seamlessly between programs Cons Doesn't support vector images. For beginners there is a steep learning curve and the subscription model can be pricey for many. Review Source Nathan H. Owner Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Robust and Integrates well with so many wonderful Adobe products. " March 20, 2026 5.0 Adobe Photoshop is much more affordable and they have limited versions for mobile which makes editing easy on the fly. Pros Adobe photoshop is powerful and is getting easier to use for the general user. It integrates well with Adobe Stock which I use. And Adobe Creative Cloud. Cons It’s getting easier to use as an average user. In the past it was much more complicated. With it integrating with so many other Adobe apps it is a robust program that is also now much more affordable. Review Source RP Raven P. Graphic Designer Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Very Happy 12+ Year User" December 12, 2025 5.0 Overall I am very happy! Originally started using when Photoshop was a single download product with "keys" to make it function - I have loved moving over to Creative Cloud and getting updates as they come. Pros I have been using Photoshop for 12+ years, so the list of what I enjoy about it is rather long. The biggest advantage to me is the wide range of tools they offer, and how often Adobe updates these. My current favorite has been the AI Generative Fill - it has saved my photos more than a few times and has been a MUST in my toolkit! Cons I would LOVE an automatic update system. I find myself accidentally an update behind due to the manual nature of most updates. This is something very small, as even the "previous" version of Photoshop doesn't usually stop working (unless I find myself VERY behind... but that has only happened once) and this isn't a big issue at all. Review Source AW Aj W. CEO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sets the standard for graphics technologies " August 21, 2025 5.0 Photoshop has upgraded itself with cutting edge technology for as long as I've used it. Beginning in the late 90's when it was fledgling and things moved on CDs to the new AI features today, Photoshop has brought the best and brought it fast enough to be edgy. Pros Flexibility: Tools; Exports; Workspaces. The Tool set provides functionality for everything I have ever wanted to do. The multiple tool sets curled inside a primary icon for the set keep the Tools panel at a reasonable size while creating extensibility. Additionally - and I always do this because Paint Bucket is something I use quite often - you can edit the Tools in the panel. So personalized configuration here is an excellent feature. Exports: I work with a variety of formats: ebooks; hardcopy; social media; and PhotoShop gives me RGB for digital; CMYK for print. Print often requires higher densities. I can do that, too. Workspaces: I can change my workspaces around in case I need to work on multiple images at the same time. And it links to Adobe Stock for Images; connects to Bridge, InDesign and is miw being updated with sophisticated AI tools, for example, seamlessly blending new images into existing backgrounds. Cons The order of the Tools panel. I always think of Photoshop as a production tool and maybe the out-of-the box Tools panel contents are set up for the more creative folk. Review Source DH Deborah H. Communications Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Graphic Designing Software but Hard to Justify the Price" February 2, 2026 4.0 I taught myself to use Photoshop with just a few YouTube tutorials and created images that were shared on social media for my organization which were seen by millions of followers. It's the best image editing software on the market and is surprisingly user friendly. Pros Photoshop is the most advanced editing software and has the capability to create complex graphics in a logical way. I love using photoshop layer features to create complex social media graphics in a way you never could on Canva. Cons The cost of Adobe Photoshop is hard to justify when Canva is available for so much cheaper. I LOVED Photoshop before they switched to the subscription model but for certain projects it's hard to justify the price. Review Source MG Michael G. Partner Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great photo and graphic design application, but with a learning curve." January 22, 2026 4.0 Overall it is one of the fullest capable photo editing packages around and with the plugins and addons it really can not be beat. Pros Adobe Photoshop is a full featured photo editing package, it has a ton of capability and ability to create graphics and logos with ease. Cons As great as it is for having a ton of capabilities, it isn't the easiest to learn and as new upgrades come out certain things move around and so you have to re-learn where they are. Review Source PO Patrick O. Sr. Marketing Specialist Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Photoshop is the best raster image editor, period" July 25, 2025 5.0 Like any Adobe program, Photoshop has quite the steep learning curve, and I'm sure that I've only tapped about 30-40% of its capabilities, even having used it for over a decade. That being said, I don't feel like I've ever had a raster image edit task that I couldn't accomplish in Photoshop. You're limited only by your imagination and knowhow, not the software itself. Pros Photoshop is absolutely necessary for photo editing and creating professional-level imagery. Even if you intend to export to other tools like Figma or Canva, Photoshop is the number one tool for creating the perfect foundation. From professional headshots to product imagery to whatever creative thing you can come up with, Photoshop is top-notch at refining colors, textures, lighting, and edges. Cons I only wish that Photoshop was still available as a standalone downloadable program file as opposed to being part of yearly subscriptions. I don't necessarily need the ongoing updates and would be content with it as is for now. Review Source CT Christopher T. Senior Creative Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best photo editing software available." March 11, 2025 5.0 I have been using Photoshop for over 15 years and in that time it has come a long way. The days of spending hours comping assets are over. You can work faster and get the better results. It makes life as a creative much easier and gives you more time to creative rather than spending time doing the boring tasks of old. Pros Photoshop is the best photo editing software out there and it keeps getting better. The new ai content aware fill and other AI generations, make editing photoshops quick and efficient. Rather than spending hours comping in elements or extending images, it can be done in seconds. Cons The only issue with Photoshop are in the text options. Its not really the best place to be adding text, but the options and features are bit off compared to adobes other programmes. Same with the artboards, if they were more like Illustrator, they would be a lot easier to use. Review Source MH Melanie H. Web Design and Content Creator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Photoshop - It is THAT good!" April 24, 2025 5.0 It was hard to learn at first and I honestly don't like the jacked up price. There are opensource alternatives like Gimp, but they are just as hard to use and are not integrated with other software like Adobe has. The software itself is great and I would recommend it to anyone needing image editing for their graphic design. Pros Photoshop allows me to edit images in ways that other software cannot (even Adobe Photoshop Elements). I like that I have complete control and tools to change and enhance the color, size, DPI, quality, and effects to name a few of its abilities. But this just touches the service of its capabilities. Cons Photoshop is a HUGE learning curve for anyone new to Adobe products. You work with layers, channels and paths. I started using Photoshop around 1998 and there weren't YouTube tutorials then. It took me a long time to feel comfortable using it. Probably a year. However, today there are a lot of tutorials on YouTube and if you are the stubborn learner that I am, then you will love this software. Review Source CS Christian S. Web Producer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not cheap but worth it " December 14, 2025 5.0 Pros Adobe is very worth its pricing. It's offering a best discount for annual plan. I'm sure you wont find best features Image and text editing elsewhere than Photoshop. Cons While it's offering the best it isn't the cheapest. The pricing can be a steep if you subscribe for multiples user and for cloud storage. But even regarding this aspect I'll recommend Photoshop Review Source CJ Courtney J. Compliance Officer Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Slight Learning Curve but great product." May 5, 2025 4.0 Overall, I give it 4 out of 5 stars. I've had it for over 2 years and am still learning stuff daily. Pros One thing I have enjoyed most about Adobe Photoshop, is the ease to use any of my smart devices to edit photos. I truly like that I can take a picture and instantly adjust lighting issues or change the focus. Cons There seems to be a small learning curve with photoshop. I relied heavily on social media for tutorials on how to do some of the more complicated things like seamlessly removing a person from a photo. Review Source pK pradeep K. Creative Director Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Powerful, Versatile, but Takes Time to Master" January 10, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Adobe Photoshop has been great. It's incredibly powerful for editing and creating, but the complexity can be a bit overwhelming at first. Once you get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless. Pros What I love most about Adobe Photoshop is its versatility. Whether it’s photo editing, digital painting, or graphic design, it gives me endless creative possibilities and precise control over every detail. Cons What I like least about Adobe Photoshop is the steep learning curve. It can be overwhelming at first, especially with all the tools and features to master. Review Source MD Mattia D. E-commerce Office Assistant Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple and Powerful" November 21, 2025 5.0 I use Photoshop to enhance images for our e-commerce and to create small graphic design projects. It handles all my tasks smoothly and efficiently. Pros What I liked most about Adobe Photoshop is its versatility. It offers powerful tools for both simple edits and complex designs, with features like layers and smart objects that give you great creative control. Overall, it’s a reliable and professional tool for any kind of visual work. Cons Honestly, I haven’t found any drawbacks for the way I use it. It meets all my needs perfectly and works smoothly for my projects. Review Source AK Andonis K. Operations Co-ordinator Facilities Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best editing suite in the business" May 27, 2025 5.0 Amazingly powerful editing suite and I have only barely scratched the surface on it's capabilities. I am constantly learning new things and I am able to produce amazing results! Pros New generative AI content fill is a game changer! I have been using photoshop for over 20 years and tasks that would take hours can now be done in minutes! Cons Although most people see it as a positive (and most of the time myself included) the generative AI content is a double edge sword as it can make the barrier of entry easier but opens up to exploitative users. Review Source DG Dominick G. Senior Post Producer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top Tier Image Editing Software" December 20, 2024 5.0 I've been using photoshop for both work and also personal use for about 18 years, and I can't imagine life without it. It's my favorite image editing software, and it's a must have for post production professionals. Pros Photoshop is incredible software that is very useful for all kinds of graphics and image editing. The new AI Generative fill feature is very useful for saving time, it's super handy when you need something done quick. Cons I primarily use Photoshop on my laptop, but I do just wish they had a more fleshed out version for mobile devices than what they have out now. Review Source CL Craig L. Content Creator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Doesn’t seem easy, but deserves a look " August 4, 2025 5.0 I’ve had a long and goods user experience with Photoshop. It offered me greats tools to edit photos. Pros Photoshop provides huge photoshop editing tools and with important knowledge, you can edit perfectly. Cons There is nothing I dislike about Photoshop. It requires some training and experience, but I do think that after, possibilities are endless. Review Source NR Nuria R. Community Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Photoshop is top of quality " December 15, 2025 5.0 Pros I love the precision of Photoshop tools and the quality of the retouching. It allows editing beautiful images with simple features. Cons Photoshop consumes a lot of resources especially the latest version for big files. I faced some bugs and long loading time. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Photo Editing](https://www.capterra.com/photo-editing-software/)[Graphic Design](https://www.capterra.com/graphic-design-software/)