Adobe Unveils Revolutionary Photoshop App for iPhone: Transform Your Photos on the Go!
Adobe has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated Photoshop for mobile, beginning with iOS. This new app aims to bring the power of Photoshop directly to users’ palms, with plans for an Android version slated for release later this year.
Introducing Photoshop for iPhone
The Photoshop for iPhone app offers both free and premium features, all designed with a mobile-friendly interface that allows for seamless editing on the go. Users can enjoy a familiar set of editing tools, including layering and masking, optimized specifically for mobile screens. Additionally, the app integrates with Photoshop on the web for enhanced functionality, available through a subscription.
Subscription Plans and Features
To access the premium features of Photoshop on mobile, Adobe has introduced a $7.99 monthly subscription plan. Existing subscribers of Photoshop will automatically have access to the mobile app as part of their current plans.
- Free Features: Users can blend images, utilize core tools such as selections, layers, and masks, and use the “Tap Select” tool to modify images.
- AI Tools: Free users can access generative AI tools like “Generative Fill” and “Generative Expand” powered by Adobe Firefly.
- Adobe Stock Assets: Users can explore hundreds of thousands of free assets from Adobe Stock.
- Integration: The app allows seamless navigation across Adobe Express, Adobe Fresco, and Adobe Lightroom.
Premium Features for Enhanced Editing
Paid users will benefit from a range of additional features designed to elevate their editing experience:
- Transition from mobile to Photoshop on the web for improved precision and control.
- Access to advanced Firefly-powered AI tools like “Generate Similar” and “Reference Image.”
- Utilization of more than 20,000 fonts with the option to import additional styles.
- Tools such as “Object Select,” “Magic Wand,” and “Remove Tool” for precise edits.
- Advanced blending modes for creative effects and adjustments.
Targeting a New Generation of Creatives
By launching Photoshop on mobile, Adobe aims to attract a younger audience accustomed to using smartphones for creative tasks. According to Shambhavi Kadam, senior director of product management at Adobe Photoshop, the app was developed based on extensive feedback from young creatives who prioritize mobile usability. Testers have used the app for various projects, including:
- Digital art creation
- Mood boards
- Podcast cover art
- Album covers
- Fashion lookbooks
- Video thumbnails
- Memes
Photoshop on iPhone is now available to users worldwide in the Apple App Store today, marking a significant step in Adobe’s mission to empower creativity across all devices.
For more information about Adobe Photoshop and its features, visit Adobe’s official website.