Thursday, February 27th, 2025Posted by Jim ThackerAdobe launches Photoshop on iPhonehtml PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"https://www.cgchannel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/240227_PhotoshopOniPhoneFAQs.mp4.mp4Adobe has launched Photoshop on iPhone, a new mobile edition of the image-editing software, widely used in the entertainment industry for concept art and retouching renders.The app makes it possible to use key features from the desktop edition of Photoshop inside a UI optimized for phone screens: as well as iPhone, an Android version is coming soon.The base features are free, including generative AI tools, but to use the full feature set, users require a paid subscription: either an existing desktop Photoshop subscription, with which the new app is included, or Adobes new Photoshop Mobile & Web plan,Below, weve put together our FAQs on Photoshop on iPhone.How does Photoshop on iPhone differ from Photoshop on iPad?Adobe already has a version of Photoshop for Apple devices: Photoshop on the iPad.According to its listing in the App Store, version 6.0, released on Tuesday, is now available for iPhones as well as iPads.However, Adobes blog post describes Photoshop on iPhone as a brand-new app, and the online changelog refers to it as Photoshop on mobile 1.0.The old webpage for Photoshop on the iPad now redirects to Photoshop on iPhone, with mention of iPads relegated to the FAQs at the foot of the page.Weve contacted Adobe to check how the iPhone and iPad versions differ, and will update if we hear back.Who is Photoshop on mobile for?According to Adobe, Photoshop on a phone is not intended to replace Photoshop on desktop, particularly for Photoshop users who already harness the full power of the desktop app. Instead, its blog post pitches it at mobile-first creators who may just be getting started and may be new to Photoshop and its power.However, it could also be used by creative pros for quick edits to images while on the move.What features does Photoshop have on iPhone?One of the criticisms made of Photoshop on the iPad on its launch was that it had a limited feature set, although Adobe has introduced more functionality over subsequent updates.How fully featured Photoshop is on iPhone isnt entirely clear: the new Photoshop on mobile user guide is pretty bare-bones, and doesnt include a detailed feature list.According to Adobes blog post, the free base edition includes core Photoshop tools and features, including selection, image adjustments, and unlimited layers and masks.Users of the free edition also have access to two of the new generative AI features from the desktop edition, Generative Fill and Generative Expand.Paid premium features include the Magic Wand, Remove Tool, Clone Stamp, Content-Aware Fill, advanced blend modes, and additional export file formats.The additional formats listed include some pretty fundamental ones PSD, TIF, JPG, PNG so we arent sure what formats the free edition can export in: again, well update if we hear back.How much does Photoshop cost on iPhone?The base app is free, but to use the premium features, you need a paid subscription.That includes any existing subscription that includes the desktop edition of Photoshop, including Photography subscription plans, which cost $239.88/year, or dedicated Photoshop subscriptions, which cost $34.49/month or $263.88/year.If you dont need the desktop edition, Adobe has just launched a new Photoshop Mobile & Web subscription, which includes Photoshop on mobile and Photoshop on the web, and costs $7.99/month or $69.99/year.Does Photoshop on iPhone replace Photoshop Express?Adobe already had a Photoshop app capable of running on iPhone, Photoshop Express, the base version of which was free, with premium features costing $4.99/month or $34.99/year.According to Reddit users, it has now been removed from the App Store in the US, although at the time of posting, it is still available here in the UK, and was actually updated yesterday.Weve contacted Adobe to find out whether it intends Photoshop on mobile to replace Photoshop Express, and will update if we hear back.What are Photoshops system requirements on iPhone?Photoshop on iPhone is compatible with iOS 17.0+.When will Photoshop be available on Android devices?Adobe says that Photoshop on mobile will be available on Android as well as iOS soon. You can register for notifications of the beta release here.Visit Adobes product webpage for Photoshop on iPhoneRead more about Photoshop workflow on iPhones in the new Photoshop on mobile user guideHave your say on this story by following CG Channel on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). As well as being able to comment on stories, followers of our social media accounts can see videos we dont post on the site itself, including making-ofs for the latest VFX movies, animations, games cinematics and motion graphics projects.Latest NewsAdobe launches Photoshop on iPhoneImage-editing and retouching app is now available on iPhone as well as iPad, with an Android version coming soon. 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