Adobe introduces major new features of Photoshop on desktop and iPad

At its annual MAX conference, Adobe has introduced a major feature release of Photoshop for desktop and iPad. The new updates include new editing tools, filters, and much more.

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Here are all the new features of Photoshop

Photoshop on Desktop

  • Hover auto-masking object selection tool makes it easy to select an object/ subject in the image with a single click. The new tool is more accurate and preserves more details in the edges of the selected image.
  • The new One-click option to mask all objects in a layer speeds up the selection and masking process with a single click.
  • Three new beta Neural filters in the Neural Filter workspace:
    • Landscape Mixer beta filter can adjust the season of a scene (summer or fall), alter the time of the day (sunset, noon), and automatically mask people or other subjects in a scene.
    • Color Transfer beta filter easily duplicates the color or tone of one image and applies it to another.
    • Harmonization beta filter uses machine learning of Adobe Sensei to match the color and tone of an element on one layer to another.
  • Three new Gradients modes to give a more natural blend and appearance.
    • Classic mode
    • Perceptual mode
    • Linear mode
  • Copy from Illustrator and paste vector shapes in Photoshop while maintaining editable attributes.
  • Photoshop now supports Appleā€™s Pro Display XDR to see your designs in full, high dynamic range.
  • The new commenting panel will share users’ work with clients and colleagues to receive feedback within Photoshop on desktop and iPad.
  • The Export As functionality is now set as default on all desktop operating systems.
  • New third-party plug-ins include Easy Panel, Pro Stacker, Re-Touch by FX-Ray, and APF-R. Lumenzia and TK8 will be available soon.
  • Document rendering is faster than ever.
  • Improved language support for type layers feature improved text shaping for Hebrew, Arabic, and Indic languages, improved support for bi-directional text (right to left) and consolidated advanced typographic features are placed in the Type Layers Properties panel.
  • Improved oil paint filter is faster and more responsive.

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Photoshop on iPad

  • Camera Raw File Support to import and edit raw photos from iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro, or digital cameras.
  • Convert layers into Smart objects to keep the transformations and filters non-destructive.
  • New Dodge and Burn tools to quickly lighten or darken areas of an image.
  • Share design with others via the new Commenting panel to receive feedback within Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop app can be downloaded from the App Store for free up to $14.00 monthly and up to $149.00 yearly subscription fee. Click here to read about the new changes in Photoshop in detail.

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