Photoshop is a software application for image editing and graphic design. It is developed and published by Adobe Inc. Photoshop was created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll.
Since then, it has become the de facto industry standard in raster graphics editing, to the point that Photoshop has become a generic trademark leading to its use as a verb such as “to Photoshop an image”, “photoshopping” and “Photoshop contest”, though Adobe discourages such use. Photoshop can edit and compose raster images in multiple layers and supports masks, alpha compositing, and several color models including RGB, CMYK, CIELAB, spot color, and duotone. Photoshop uses its own PSD and PSB file formats to support these features.
So can you buy Photoshop without a subscription? The short answer is no.
Adobe Creative Cloud is the only way to get Photoshop on your computer. However, there are some ways to get around this.
One way is to buy an older version of Photoshop. You can find versions of CS6 (Creative Suite 6) and earlier on eBay for around $200. Keep in mind that these versions will not be supported by Adobe anymore, so you won’t be able to get updates or customer service if you have any problems.
Another way to get Photoshop without subscribing to Creative Cloud is to use a free alternative like GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). GIMP is very similar to Photoshop, but it’s free to download and use. However, GIMP doesn’t have all the same features as Photoshop, so it may not be ideal for more complex image editing.
Conclusion:
So there you have it – currently, the only way to get your hands on Photoshop is by subscribing to Adobe Creative Cloud. However, if you don’t mind using an older version or a free alternative like GIMP, then you may be able to get by without paying for a subscription.
