Adobe Photoshop CC for iPad is a powerful image editing application designed to bring many of the desktop version’s features to Apple’s tablet. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its capabilities and characteristics:
Compatibility and Synchronization
The app allows you to work on the same Photoshop files as on your desktop (macOS or Windows) through cloud technology, ensuring seamless synchronization across devices.
It supports importing raw images directly for nondestructive editing, which is crucial for professional photographers.
Core Features
Layers: Photoshop for iPad fully supports layers, a fundamental feature for complex image editing and compositing.
Retouching: Offers tools for retouching images, allowing you to remove blemishes, adjust details, and enhance overall image quality.
Compositing: You can combine multiple images into one, using layering and masking techniques.
NonDestructive Edits: Edits are made in a way that preserves the original image data, enabling you to revert changes at any time.
Limitations (Historical Context)
As of the earlier discussion in 2022, the iPad version had some limitations compared to its desktop counterpart:
Missing Features: Initially, it lacked some core functions like Smart Objects, certain filters (like Liquify and Sharpen), and full RAW editing capabilities.
Interface and Toolset: The interface was similar but with fewer tools available, such as no shape tools, pen tool, or advanced adjustment options.
RAW Editing: While it initially lacked full RAW editing support, updates over time may have addressed this, aligning more closely with desktop functionality.
Subscription and Pricing
Historically, the app was part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud subscription, with a standalone option costing $9.99 per month for the iPad version, although subscribers to the full Creative Cloud suite would have access without additional cost.
Pricing and availability might have been updated since, so checking the App Store for the latest information is recommended.
Recent Developments
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