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A new Wine update could finally bring Adobe Photoshop to Linux

One developer is taking on Linux's most stubborn compatibility problem

Forward-looking: Linux powers the vast majority of the world's computing infrastructure, yet it has long struggled to gain traction with everyday users – and with creative professionals, where macOS often holds an edge over Windows. That could change in the near future if one developer's work is accepted into Wine's codebase.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, January 19, 2026, 12:03 PM 19 comments

Download of the Week Software

PhotoDemon offers full-featured image editing in a 20 MB download

PhotoDemon is a free and capable photo editor packed into a lightweight, portable package. It's designed to run without installation, making it ideal to use from USB sticks, SD cards, or portable drives. Features include layers, adjustments, filters, effects, and canvas tools.

By Erik Orejuela, October 8, 2025, 6:20 PM

Software AI

Adobe Photoshop new "Harmonize" tool uses AI to blend images with pro-level realism

Next-level blend, upscale, and edit photos with fewer skills (at a cost)

By Skye Jacobs, July 30, 2025, 10:35 AM

Trivia Software

Before it was known as Adobe Photoshop, what was the original name of the software in 1987?

Photoshop started as a student's side project.

By TechSpot Trivia, July 23, 2025, 4:44 PM

Software Mobile

Adobe launches free Photoshop beta for Android devices

Free to use... for now

By Shawn Knight, June 3, 2025, 9:33 AM

Download of the Week Software

Photoshop Express is a free and fast editor for Windows and mobile

Adobe Photoshop Express is a simplified photo editing app built for quick fixes and social media-ready images. Available for free on Windows, iOS and Android, it offers one-touch tools for cropping, filters, retouching, and more.

By Erik Orejuela, May 14, 2025, 10:07 AM

Download of the Week Software

Gimp 3.0 is now available for download, after 7 years of development

Gimp, one of the best free alternatives to Photoshop, has officially reached version 3.0. This long-awaited update features an upgraded GTK3 user interface, improved PSD file export, support for BC7 DDS files, and various usability enhancements. Additionally, it offers significantly better tablet input support.

By Ivan Franco, March 17, 2025, 3:54 PM

Software AI

Adobe's new bulk AI image tool can edit thousands of images in seconds

The big picture: Traditional AI-based image tools often focus on generating images from scratch using text prompts, which has invited controversy due to copyright concerns. Firefly, however, leverages prompts to make complex edits to existing images within Adobe programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. Users can seamlessly add objects while maintaining consistent lighting, introduce new patterns, remove backgrounds, or extend image boundaries – though sometimes with unintentionally humorous results.

Full story By Daniel Sims, January 13, 2025, 6:12 PM

Software Download of the Week

GIMP 3.0 hits RC stage, features a reworked UI, backend, and an updated toolset

Popular and free Photoshop alternative GIMP is nearing the release of its stable 3.0 version (after two decades of 2.x). This version introduces a refreshed logo, enhanced stroke selection options, and multiple quality-of-life improvements.

By Ivan Franco, November 13, 2024, 10:13 AM

Software AI

Adobe wows with Project Turntable, an AI tool that rotates 2D art in 3D space

Yet another MAX event packed with generative AI tools

By Zo Ahmed, October 18, 2024, 10:22 AM 7 comments

Software AI

Google's Reimagine AI tool works well, perhaps too well, so it can be easily abused

Looks like the safeguards aren't safe enough just yet

By Zo Ahmed, August 23, 2024, 11:34 AM 17 comments

Software AI

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator gain AI-generated patterns and vector graphics

Quickly generate patterns and vector art that fills pre-defined shapes

By Daniel Sims, July 23, 2024, 7:59 PM

Software Download of the Week

Photoshop alternative, Affinity Photo, now offers a 6-month trial

Affinity Photo, one of the best alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, now offers a six-month trial period you can download and use, along with the complete Affinity Suite. Recently acquired by Canva, Affinity Photo provides a comprehensive set of image editing tools suitable for both beginners and experts.

By Ivan Franco, July 8, 2024, 3:48 PM

Software AI

Adobe Photoshop and Firefly receive new AI enhancements, hilarity ensues

Generative fill looks impressive but can still struggle with simple tasks

By Daniel Sims, April 24, 2024, 7:09 PM

Software AI

Adobe teases next-gen AI tools for image editing and object manipulation in a few clicks

Delete, move, or replace people, clothing, and other subjects

By Daniel Sims, October 4, 2023, 10:11 PM

Software AI

Photoshop that runs in web browsers launches with AI tools, no free version for now

Web version includes Firefly generative AI

By Daniel Sims, September 28, 2023, 5:17 PM

Software AI

Photoshop's Generative Fill tool has users flooding Twitter with cool expansions of iconic album art

Some of the expansions might have made even better covers than the original

By Cal Jeffrey, June 1, 2023, 3:44 PM 8 comments

Software AI

AI image generation comes to Photoshop with native Adobe Firefly integration

Smoothly add new elements to pictures with or without prompts

By Daniel Sims, May 23, 2023, 2:46 PM

Software The Web

Adobe is testing a free version of Photoshop that runs on your web browser

Some features will be paywalled in the future

By Daniel Sims, June 15, 2022, 6:07 AM

The Web

Adobe is bringing Photoshop and Illustrator apps to the web

Photoshop will also receive a "prepare as NFT" beta option later this month

By Joao Silva, October 26, 2021, 12:35 PM

Top Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop

FEATURE By Sami Haj-Assaad, June 14, 2021, 6:09 AM TechSpot Software

While many professionals swear by Adobe Photoshop, others find it a bit overkill, and that also goes for the subscription. If you're among the latter, you should try some of these alternative photo editing tools.