Adobe Photoshop Expands to Mobile: Empowering Creators with Iconic Tools Anytime, Anywhere
In a groundbreaking move, Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) is bringing its world-renowned Photoshop app to mobile devices, making its iconic image editing and design capabilities more accessible than ever. Starting today, Photoshop on iPhone is available globally, with an Android version set to launch later this year. This expansion marks the first time such powerful, precise, and professional-grade editing tools have been available for free in a single mobile app, empowering both aspiring creators and seasoned professionals to unleash their creativity anytime, anywhere.
A New Era of Creativity: Photoshop on Mobile
The new Photoshop mobile app has been purpose-built for phones, offering a user-friendly interface that brings the limitless potential of Photoshop to a broader audience. Whether you’re a beginner exploring design for the first time or a professional artist looking to make edits on the go, the app delivers intuitive and flexible workflows. With features like layering, masking, blending, and AI-powered Generative Fill, users can create stunning visuals, edit photos, and bring ideas to life—all from the palm of their hand.
Ashley Still, Senior Vice President of Digital Media at Adobe, emphasized the significance of this milestone: “We’re thrilled to bring the limitless creative possibilities of Photoshop to mobile, making its iconic image editing and design capabilities accessible to everyone—from professional designers to a whole new generation of creators trying Photoshop for the first time. These new mobile and web apps unlock next-generation creativity, empowering users to produce gorgeous photos, rich graphics, and incredible art anytime, anywhere.”
Key Features for Mobile Users
Photoshop on iPhone offers a robust suite of tools designed for both beginners and advanced users:
- Core Editing Tools: Combine, composite, and blend images with selections, layers, and masks—essential features that define Photoshop’s precision.
- Intuitive Selections: Use the Tap Select tool to remove, recolor, or replace parts of an image effortlessly.
- Advanced Healing Tools: The Spot Healing Brush allows users to erase distractions or imperfections in seconds.
- AI-Powered Creativity: Leverage Adobe Firefly-powered generative AI tools, including Generative Fill and Generative Expand, to add elements, edit photos quickly, and ideate with ease.
- Adobe Stock Integration: Access a vast library of free assets directly within the app to enhance projects.
- Cross-App Workflow: Seamlessly integrate with other Adobe apps like Adobe Express, Fresco, and Lightroom for a cohesive creative experience.
These features are available for free, while premium upgrades offer even more advanced capabilities through the new Photoshop Mobile and Web plan.
Photoshop Mobile and Web Plan: Unlocking Advanced Capabilities
For creators seeking additional power and precision, Adobe is introducing the Photoshop Mobile and Web plan for $7.99/month or $69.99 annually. This plan includes:
- Enhanced Precision: Use advanced selection tools like Object Select and Magic Wand to isolate objects and make targeted adjustments.
- Typography Options: Access over 20,000 fonts or import custom ones for limitless typographic creativity.
- Advanced Editing Tools: Remove unwanted objects with Clone Stamp, fill gaps seamlessly with Content-Aware Fill, and control transparency with blend modes.
- Commercially Safe AI: Expanded access to Firefly-powered tools ensures ethical and safe generative AI usage.
- Web Integration: Transition between mobile and web versions of Photoshop for added flexibility across devices.
- Content Credentials: Promote transparency with digital “nutrition labels” attached to content created using Firefly-powered tools.
All current Photoshop paid plans already include access to Photoshop on iPad and Photoshop on the web, and will now also grant access to the new mobile app.
Empowering the Next Generation of Creators
The introduction of Photoshop on mobile isn’t just about convenience—it’s about accessibility. By bringing these tools to a platform that millions of people use daily, Adobe is democratizing creativity and enabling a new wave of artists, designers, and storytellers to explore their potential. From creating vision boards and album covers to designing fashion lookbooks and gaming assets, the possibilities are endless.
Experienced professionals benefit too, as they can now ideate, capture inspiration, or make lightweight edits on the go without being tied to their desktops. The seamless integration between mobile, web, and desktop ensures consistency and flexibility across workflows.
Powerful Updates to Photoshop on the Web
Adobe is also enhancing the Photoshop web experience to complement its mobile counterpart. Updates include:
- A revamped user interface optimized for smooth transitions between mobile and web.
- Direct access to the Adobe Stock library for quick asset integration.
- Expanded browser compatibility, including Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, ensuring a consistent experience across devices.
These updates ensure that creators can work on the same project from any device, streamlining collaboration and productivity.
Commitment to Responsible Innovation
Adobe remains committed to ethical AI development, adhering to its AI Ethics principles of accountability, responsibility, and transparency. Adobe Firefly, the company’s generative AI model, is trained exclusively on commercially safe content, including licensed Adobe Stock assets and public domain materials. Additionally, Content Credentials attached to AI-generated content promote transparency, helping users understand how and where generative AI was used.
Pricing and Availability
The free version of Photoshop on iPhone is now available worldwide via the Apple App Store, with premium upgrades unlocking advanced features. Android users can look forward to accessing the app later this year. The Photoshop Mobile and Web plan is priced affordably at $7.99/month or $69.99 annually, making it an attractive option for creators seeking professional-grade tools on their mobile devices
