Adobe is Testing Photoshop on the Web Service


Adobe Photoshop on the web

Recently, The Verge reported that Adobe had commenced testing a free-to-use version of Photoshop on the web. After successful testing, the company will open the service up to everyone. This will become a good way to attract more customers.

Currently, users in Canada can access Photoshop on the web via an Adobe account. Registration is free. At launch, the service will be free. But there will also be select features available to paying subscribers only. As you understand, the free version of the platform will allow us to implement only basic tasks. However, for many users, that will be enough.

ā€œWe want to make [Photoshop] more accessible and easier for more people to try it out and experience the product,ā€ says Maria Yap, Adobeā€™s VP of digital imaging.

Photoshop on the web launched last year

In fact, Adobe launched its web version of Photoshop in October 2021. It was the lite version of the app that was capable of handling basic edits. Though we could work with Layers and core editing tools, the platform wasnā€™t similar to the app. Thus, it was a small tool allowing users to make some editing tasks, share images with others, leave some annotations, and make a couple of small tweaks.

Gizchina News of the week


Adobe Photoshop on the web

Nevertheless, the Adobe Photoshop on the web that is currently being tested has got many updates. We have to say itā€™s much closer to the app.

Further reading: Adobe Premiere Pro 22.2 Launched With Faster Speech To Text, Remix Tool, And More

There are various reasons behind Adobeā€™s decision to bring Photoshop to the web. To start with, this is a good option for those who donā€™t need to buy a full version as they use it for a few times a month. The company has done the same for a number of its mobile apps, including Fresco and Express. Second, there are similar services on the web. So Adobe has to get its users back. Third, users donā€™t have to work on PCs with powerful hardware.

ā€œI want to see Photoshop meet users where theyā€™re at now,ā€ Yap says. ā€œYou donā€™t need a high-end machine to come into Photoshop.ā€

Adobe hasnā€™t provided any information on when Photoshop on the web will be launched. But the company is actively working on it. So at launch, the service will be identical to the app.

Disclaimer: We may be compensated by some of the companies whose products we talk about, but our articles and reviews are always our honest opinions. For more details, you can check out our editorial guidelines and learn about how we use affiliate links.

Source/VIA :
Previous Google removes more malware apps from Play Store, check the new list
Next Transferring WhatsApp messages from Android to iOS just got a lot easier