Adobe Photoshop Versions

Adobe

There are many Adobe Photoshop versions available on the market, for both Mac and PC. As of early 2010, CS4 is the most recent edition being sold. Older editions tend to be less expensive, but also less supported; while newer editions often feature more tutorials and presents available free online from sources like Brusheezy.com.

Adobe Photoshop Versions – Timeline

CS5 – Currently in development and scheduled for release around mid-2010. CS4 – Released in October 2008: Currently the newest edition on the market.  Learn More >> CS3 – Released in April 2007: Current edition being used by the artist of this site.  Learn More >> CS2 – April 2005 CS – October 2005, the Creative Suite was released and led to a rebranding of all Adobe Photoshop versions from this point on. 7.0.1 – August 2002 7.0 – March of 2002 – The edition used for many years by the artist of this website.  Learn More >> 6.0 – September of 2000 5.5 – February 1999 5.0 – May 1998 4.0 – November 1996 3.0 – September 1994: the first of the Adobe Photoshop versions to incorporate Layers (a HUGE step for artists and photographers!) 2.5 – November 1992: the first edition designed for both Mac and Windows PCs 2.0 – June 1991 for Mac users only 1.0 – February 1990 for Mac users only

These are the main Adobe Photoshop versions.  However, other Adobe editions that can be found are the Photoshop Elements series.  This series was designed to target hobbyists, rather than professionals, and so runs at roughly 1/6th the cost of other editions.  The series was originally introduced along side of version 7.0 and lacks many of the features found in the more professional series.  

Elements

For Windows: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 For Mac: 8 6 4 3 2 1

Other, less well known Adobe Photoshop versions include Premiere Elements and Lightroom.