Adobe launches free Photoshop app for iPhone, marking 35 years of innovation in photo editing

Adobe celebrates 35 years of innovation by introducing a free Photoshop app for iPhone, transforming mobile photo editing with professional-grade features.

Adobe, the undisputed king of photo editing, celebrates its 35th anniversary by launching an exciting surprise: a free Photoshop application for iPhone. This innovative app allows users to edit images with professional quality anytime, anywhere, eliminating the need for a Mac. With the latest iPhone models, such as the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, having cinema-like cameras, Photoshop enables a seamless cycle of capturing, editing, and sharing directly from the palm of your hand.

Photoshop for iPhone brings its classic tools and is optimized for mobile use. Users can access layers, masks, and blending features, as well as advanced AI-driven functions like generative fill. This tool allows you to remove backgrounds, change them, and manipulate objects in your images effortlessly. Adobe's AI capabilities are among the most impressive in the industry, making powerful editing accessible to everyone.

Included in this powerful package is the Magic Eraser, which goes beyond the limitations of Apple's compatible devices, allowing users to erase unwanted elements such as people in the background, stains on clothing, or blemishes on skin. The app also seamlessly integrates with other Adobe applications, such as Lightroom, enhancing users' creative workflows.

Adobe emphasizes that Photoshop on iPhone is not intended to replace the Mac version but is designed for content creators who rely solely on their iPhones for work. The app is free to download and start using immediately, while those seeking to unlock advanced features can subscribe for €10.99 per month or €88.99 per year.

Among the premium features are automatic detection of people and objects, AI-driven content fill, side photo enlargement with AI, and cloning stamp tools. Users with an existing Photoshop subscription for desktop can access this new mobile app at no additional cost. All iPhone users can now download Photoshop from the App Store, but it will be an exclusive launch, with the Android version expected later this year.

For those unfamiliar with Photoshop, the app is designed with an intuitive interface that simplifies the learning process and guides users through their editing experience. On the other hand, experienced Photoshop veterans will find their most useful tools now available right on their iPhones.