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Photoshop on the Web: This SaaS is Ready for Primetime
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If you told me a decade ago that I’d be editing full-blown Photoshop projects from my couch on a browser – without the installed app, I’d probably laugh and then cry thinking about the Creative Suite licensing nightmares. But Adobe has come a long way with their SaaS service. Photoshop for the web has been around for a while, but I felt it wasn’t ready – until now.
A Veteran’s Take on Photoshop in the Cloud
I’ve used Photoshop for over three decades where it powers everything from YouTube thumbnails to music promos. The latest web-based version feels different. It’s lighter, faster, and actually useful. While earlier iterations of Remote Photoshop were clunky and underwhelming, today’s version harnesses the power of cloud computing and Adobe’s generative AI tools to make quick edits, build layered designs, and share across devices without skipping a beat.
A Bit About Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop was created in 1987 by Thomas and John Knoll and licensed through Adobe. It was originally for Mac, but when the Windows version came out, it reached a larger spectrum of graphic designers.
Today, Photoshop has an estimated 32.5 million subscribers using this software for everything from touching up photos, making graphics, banners and social media posts, and much more.
Real-World Workflow: Editing from the Couch
The Simple Photo Doctoring
Recently, I was putting together a new Facebook banner while lounging on the couch with my MacBook Air M3—a machine without Photoshop installed. I fired up the browser, opened Photoshop for the web, imported photos, and began layering multiple shots of myself with different instruments.
Generative AI in Action
It wasn’t just the convenience that impressed me, but how well generative fill for the web cleaned up messy backgrounds and how snappy the UI felt, even when working with grouped layers and high-res assets. I remember when I had to at least put a neutral background up so I didn’t have to manually mask every photo to get what I desired.
The scan is fun to watch, and Photoshop even gives you suggestions as to what masks to make for further editing.
Seamless Device and App Syncing
Maybe the best part is the seamless syncing between browser and desktop. Start a project on the web, then almost instantly continue editing in the desktop app (a good Internet connection is needed for this). Or, finish a graphic in the browser, download to the phone with a QR code so you can upload to socials and other places within minutes.
That makes it easier to work, since you don’t have to be tied to one specific computer.
Where Photoshop for the Web Still Needs Polish
Of course, it’s not perfect. There are still a few quirks—like font resets when adjusting text, or occasional hiccups with object selection—but they’re minor compared to the time-saving flexibility you gain.
Whether you’re working in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on a Windows or Mac machine, the experience holds up as long as you’ve got a decent browser and internet connection.
Adobe Creative Cloud Goes Full SaaS
And it’s not just Photoshop. Adobe has gone all-in on SaaS, with browser-based versions of Lightroom, Illustrator, Acrobat, and even generative AI tools like Firefly and Express.
Final Thoughts: Flexible Workflows for Modern Creators
Whether you’re a designer, content creator, or a musician like me trying to juggle multiple projects, this is the kind of flexible workflow we dreamed about back in the Creative Suite days.
Check out an Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription at https://geni.us/Szzeq (affiliate link)
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If you told me a decade ago that I’d be editing full-blown Photoshop projects from my couch on a browser – without the installed app, I’d probably laugh and then cry thinking about the Creative Suite licensing nightmares. But Adobe has come a long way with their SaaS service. Photoshop for the web has been around for a while, but I felt it wasn’t ready – until now.
A Veteran’s Take on Photoshop in the Cloud
I’ve used Photoshop for over three decades where it powers everything from YouTube thumbnails to music promos. The latest web-based version feels different. It’s lighter, faster, and actually useful. While earlier iterations of Remote Photoshop were clunky and underwhelming, today’s version harnesses the power of cloud computing and Adobe’s generative AI tools to make quick edits, build layered designs, and share across devices without skipping a beat.
A Bit About Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop was created in 1987 by Thomas and John Knoll and licensed through Adobe. It was originally for Mac, but when the Windows version came out, it reached a larger spectrum of graphic designers.
Today, Photoshop has an estimated 32.5 million subscribers using this software for everything from touching up photos, making graphics, banners and social media posts, and much more.
Real-World Workflow: Editing from the Couch
The Simple Photo Doctoring
Recently, I was putting together a new Facebook banner while lounging on the couch with my MacBook Air M3—a machine without Photoshop installed. I fired up the browser, opened Photoshop for the web, imported photos, and began layering multiple shots of myself with different instruments.
Generative AI in Action
It wasn’t just the convenience that impressed me, but how well generative fill for the web cleaned up messy backgrounds and how snappy the UI felt, even when working with grouped layers and high-res assets. I remember when I had to at least put a neutral background up so I didn’t have to manually mask every photo to get what I desired.
The scan is fun to watch, and Photoshop even gives you suggestions as to what masks to make for further editing.
Seamless Device and App Syncing
Maybe the best part is the seamless syncing between browser and desktop. Start a project on the web, then almost instantly continue editing in the desktop app (a good Internet connection is needed for this). Or, finish a graphic in the browser, download to the phone with a QR code so you can upload to socials and other places within minutes.
That makes it easier to work, since you don’t have to be tied to one specific computer.
Where Photoshop for the Web Still Needs Polish
Of course, it’s not perfect. There are still a few quirks—like font resets when adjusting text, or occasional hiccups with object selection—but they’re minor compared to the time-saving flexibility you gain.
Whether you’re working in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on a Windows or Mac machine, the experience holds up as long as you’ve got a decent browser and internet connection.
Adobe Creative Cloud Goes Full SaaS
And it’s not just Photoshop. Adobe has gone all-in on SaaS, with browser-based versions of Lightroom, Illustrator, Acrobat, and even generative AI tools like Firefly and Express.
Final Thoughts: Flexible Workflows for Modern Creators
Whether you’re a designer, content creator, or a musician like me trying to juggle multiple projects, this is the kind of flexible workflow we dreamed about back in the Creative Suite days.
Check out an Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription at https://geni.us/Szzeq (affiliate link)
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