Adobe Photoshop is now on the iPhone
By ForGeeks Adobe has announced the launch of a mobile version of Photoshop for iPhone, announcing the imminent release of the Android app. This marks the first time professional tools like layers, masks and generative AI have been made available for free in a mobile format. The new Photoshop redefines creativity on the go by combining the power of the desktop version with an intuitive interface for smartphones.
The new Photoshop redefines creativity on the go by combining the power of the desktop version with an intuitive interface for smartphones.
Key features: from layers to Firefly AI
Mobile Photoshop has retained the DNA of the classic editor. Users can work with layers and masks, perform precise object selection (like Tap Select), and retouch photos with tools like the Spot Healing Brush. But the big star is Firefly, Adobe’s generative AI. It lets you:
- Add or replace elements on the image via Generative Fill;
- Expand frame borders with Generative Expand;
- Create unique textures and patterns in seconds.
It’s important to note that all AI tools are trained on legal content: images from Adobe Stock and public domain material. Each generated item is tagged with Content Credentials, a digital “certificate” that tracks the origin of the content for transparency.
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Paid Plan: advanced features for professionals
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The basic version of the app is free and includes 5GB of cloud storage. For professional tasks, it’s worth opting for a subscription that adds web access and premium features. For those who want full control, Adobe offers Photoshop Mobile and Web Plan for $7.99/month. The subscription gives access to advanced tools like Magic Wand for complex selections, Content-Aware Fill for seamless object removal, and advanced layer overlay modes. Subscribers also get access to a library of 20,000+ fonts, Adobe Stock integration, and project synchronization between mobile, web, and desktop versions.
Current Photoshop users will automatically have access to the mobile app at no additional cost – just upgrade your subscription.
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Addobe Ecosystem: A Bridge Between Devices
Mobile Photoshop has become part of Adobe’s unified creative environment. Projects can now be transferred between Adobe Express (for design), Fresco (for digital painting), and Lightroom (for photo editing) without exporting files. The web version of Photoshop also received updates: an improved interface, compatibility with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and direct access to free Adobe Stock assets.
The web version of Photoshop also received updates: an improved interface, compatibility with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and direct access to free Adobe Stock assets.
Who’s right for mobile Photoshop?
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The app is designed for those who create on the go. Bloggers can quickly edit photos for social media, designers can edit layouts between meetings, and enthusiasts can master analog tools in a simplified format. As Ashley Still, head of Adobe’s Digital Media division, notes, the goal is to enable creation “anywhere: in a coffee shop, airport or park.”
The goal is to make it possible to create “anywhere: in a coffee shop, airport or park.
With the release of mobile Photoshop, Adobe is challenging platforms like Canva and mobile editors. A bet on AI, cross-platform and flexible monetization could turn the market upside down, making professional design accessible to everyone. The question is whether competitors will be able to respond with a similarly sweeping update.
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