--- description: Review of Adobe Photoshop Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Adobe Photoshop | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/4151/graphic-design/software) > [Adobe Photoshop](/software/221524/adobe-photoshop) # Adobe Photoshop Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/221524/adobe-photoshop Page: 1 / 100\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/221524/adobe-photoshop?page=2) > Adobe Photoshop is a photo editing and graphic designing solution that helps businesses edit and enhance digital images and create drawings, paintings and animations. It allows designers to create raster images in multiple layers and handle image masking and alpha compositing processes via a unified platform. It offers a variety of other features such as project tracking, live streaming, offline access, data storage management and more. The application enables employees to collaborate with team members for various projects, configure workflows and render text, vector graphics and 3D graphics. Additionally, Adobe Photoshop lets professionals invite other users to edit files and create photo collages. Using Adobe Photoshop’s pen tool, users can draw paths closely attaching the object outline for isolating them from the background. Pricing is available on a monthly subscription and support is extended via phone, email, forums and online videos. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 2466 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 2466 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$22.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Adobe Photoshop is available for $59.99per month. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 3D Digital Asset Management - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Content Import/Export - Content Sharing - Custom Brushes - Custom Fonts - Data Storage Management - Design Management - Design Templates - Drag & Drop - File Management - Generative AI - Image Editing - Image Library - Interactive Content - Mobile App - Pattern, Colour & Art Storage - Pre-built Templates - Preview Functionality ## Integrations (10 total) - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Bridge - Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe InDesign - Adobe Lightroom - Adobe Premiere Pro - Canva - CorelDRAW ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4151/graphic-design/software) ## Related Categories - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4151/graphic-design/software) - [Photo Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4418/photo-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[PicMonkey](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/330700/picmonkey) — 4.5/5 (1142 reviews) ## Reviews ### "My Photoshop experience" — 4.0/5 > **Samuel** | *26 May 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the flexibilty, of its tools and they offer a wide range of possibilities in the photo editing and design space. > > **Cons**: Interface can be intimidating for newbies, and some tools can be difficult to locate from the list of embedded tools and also if a different workspace is selected that has that tool as a primary one. > > I can say my experience so far for the past years has being phenominal so far, has better tools and photo editing capabilities than most softwares out there. ----- ### "It's my standard tool for image manipulation" — 5.0/5 > **dino** | *11 June 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: For over a decade I had a photo video business (before AI), so I used the photoshop 5 suite. Now I use photoshop elements to do what I need. When I stopped my business, the monthly fees for using adobe products were too much for me, so I bought Elements. I use it in conjunction with A.I. to achieve my goals for a finished product. Since AI can be "glitchy", I do the basics with AI and then use layers to create my final image(s). > > **Cons**: I didn't like it when they went to the "rent not buy" model. While your upgrades are automatic, it's just not financially feasible for hobbyists, or small jobs. > > I like it a lot overall. Once you understand how to get what you want from it. I've never had any lessons, so I've been mostly self taught and utilize info I find for what I'm trying to do. ----- ### "Photoshop must stay\!" — 5.0/5 > **Essence** | *23 March 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Photoshop must stay\! It can do anything and bring imagination to life. Nothing competes especially for someone learning about it > > **Cons**: It definitely requires training from a class or mentor. However, it's totally worth it and it makes sense. ----- ### "More Than Just a Photo Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Jennifer** | *28 August 2025* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love all the different things that can be done with adobe photoshop. It can be used in my personal life as well as with my business. It works great for editing photos. I use it for designing my business cards. The logo and graphics can all be edited in the same place. I like that I can a yearly fee to use all of the tools. I can switch from my personal use to business use using a login giving it an extra security feature. > > **Cons**: Their is a lot of learning to use photoshop. I am constantly watching video tutorials to do different designs. I had a problem with billing and trying to get an actual person to help me took a lot of effort. > > Overall, it is a great product with multiple uses. There are so many different features and is a constant learning experience. ----- ### "Best Graphic Software" — 5.0/5 > **Clifford** | *4 October 2025* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Adobe Photoshop offers incredible flexibility for photo editing, graphic design, and logo creation. I like how precise its tools are — especially layers, masking, and blending modes, which allow me to refine every detail. The integration with other Adobe apps like Illustrator and Lightroom also makes my workflow smoother. It’s an all-in-one platform for both beginners and professionals. > > **Cons**: The subscription cost can be quite high for freelancers or small business users. It also requires a powerful computer to run smoothly, and updates sometimes slow down performance. The learning curve for new users can be steep if you’re unfamiliar with advanced tools > > Overall, Photoshop remains my go-to software for image editing and design creation. It’s powerful, reliable, and constantly evolving with new AI tools that save time. Despite the price and learning curve, the quality of results and creative control make it well worth it. ----- Page: 1 / 100\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/221524/adobe-photoshop?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/221524/adobe-photoshop) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data