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Adobe Bringing Full Version of Photoshop CC to iPad in 2019
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Those are iPad specific. We're talking about Adobe releasing Photoshop on the iPad here.
Now they are bringing Photoshop CC to the iPad? That's why I bought my iPad Pro several YEARS AGO... Because they said they would be bringing their apps to it. Lightroom CC works is just now starting to be a decent program on the iPad...
But I won't be able to pirate it
Considering that many Adobe iOS apps are free, and that Adobe CC Photography plan that includes desktop Photoshop & Lightroom (as well as the iOS version) is only $9.99 per month, there’s little reason to pirate it anymore.
But still, pirating the desktop versions would still be doable.
Yeah, i’ve Moved to Affinity as well. It’s an amazing app, and I much prefer it than to any subscription based model. But this is still great news for iPad owners. To all those who still say the iPad is and never will be a laptop replacement...um...I think it’s time to admit you’re wrong.
Makes the possibility of Apple-made SOCs powering future MacOS products all the more conceivable.
Also an Affinity user, entirely on the iPad Pro. I’ve been quite impressed with the capability—though I could see how a pro that shoots in thousands of photos would not want to use it just yet. It will probably require Apple opening up the file system more, but performance certainly doesn’t seem that far off from LR on my iMac.
Well, they share the same codebase, so... yes.
A bit too little too late, after all former Adobe (Mac-based) users have jumped ship to Sketch, Framer, Affinity etc.
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Getting the mild urge to squirm and retch remembering the Photoshop demo on the TouchBar some 2 years ago.
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But liquifying your friends on photos you just took on the iPad? Priceless.
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Getting the mild urge to squirm and retch remembering the Photoshop demo on the TouchBar some 2 years ago.
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But liquifying your friends on photos you just took on the iPad? Priceless.
These days this is mostly due to responsive design where the website designers use device or pixel dimensions to determine page functionality. I guess Apple could create some hack that would trick the css.
Opening multiple emails side by side you already can...i have my mail app in one side and the gmail on the other
I just hope the Mac versions don't get "iOS-ified" and dumbed down to the lowest common denominator, like what happened to the amazingly powerful iWork '09 suite -- it took years for Keynote and Pages to get back many of the features that got dumbed down or jettisoned at that time.
And even today the "everything in one window" design hampers usability on a Mac, and is only done that way so the web, iOS and Mac versions can have the same one-size-fits-all interface. Palattes and controls you used to be able to spread around your desktop workspace are now "docked" and you'll quickly find you're endlessly switching between sidebars to get anything done. For a quick thing, it's not a big deal but start tackling a larger Keynote deck and that all starts to seriously add up.
And don't even get me started on the News and Stocks on Mojave. I've got a 27" screen in front of me and I'm basically looking at feeble ports of "apps" designed for a handheld device.
There's a chance Adobe could do this right, but given the fact that the Mac has been getting sloppy seconds from iOS lately, I'm not optimistic.
And even today the "everything in one window" design hampers usability on a Mac, and is only done that way so the web, iOS and Mac versions can have the same one-size-fits-all interface. Palattes and controls you used to be able to spread around your desktop workspace are now "docked" and you'll quickly find you're endlessly switching between sidebars to get anything done. For a quick thing, it's not a big deal but start tackling a larger Keynote deck and that all starts to seriously add up.
And don't even get me started on the News and Stocks on Mojave. I've got a 27" screen in front of me and I'm basically looking at feeble ports of "apps" designed for a handheld device.
There's a chance Adobe could do this right, but given the fact that the Mac has been getting sloppy seconds from iOS lately, I'm not optimistic.
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Wrong because Adobe releases a PS version in 2019? lol. Just because apple is crippling their Mac line doesn't mean tablets hardware are even close to desktop/laptop OS potential/hardware raw power.
iPad is still a media consumption device to which they are trying to add productivity which has always existed in desktops/laptops already. Apple can say what they want, obviously improved a lot since they love it more than the Mac line from a business perspective, and will always try to push it as desktop replacement but any professional with 2 fingers on their forehead can realize is just marketing bluff.
Without a keyboard/pencil half of the productivity is just not there.
A tablet with an external keyboard/pencil on a limited OS is likely closer to try to "simulate" a professional computer than to "replace" it. They can surely reduce the gap but some things will still be much better on desktop/laptops (better thermals, input compatibility, hardware raw power, display capabilities & a real OS -less glue-, etc) Yea sure.. tablets are lighter to carry than laptops..
although not for much these days.
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Affinity Designer is relatively cheap and has tons of videos on how to use it, step by step.
certainly conceivable but there's still much more than just power of the chip involved in that equation. Architecture and compilers for the software that run on MacOS is a huge factor as well. Not ruling it out though.
Where I think Photoshop on the iPad will be better than Affinity is for workflows -- especially multi-person workflows -- that are built around Photoshop. However, watching the video from The Verge, this looks like it's just an Adobe version of Affinity.
It will be great for working on PSDs and not having to worry is the app you are using will muck up the file, but I think when it can use plugins that don't make external app calls (like Topaz) and can use Actions, it will be a great thing. One other nice thing is the ability to use true PS brushes. Affinity can only use a certain type of PS brush.
It will be great for working on PSDs and not having to worry is the app you are using will muck up the file, but I think when it can use plugins that don't make external app calls (like Topaz) and can use Actions, it will be a great thing. One other nice thing is the ability to use true PS brushes. Affinity can only use a certain type of PS brush.
I think we are at the point where iOS itself is holding the iPad back. You have a desktop class cpu with desktop class software such as the Affinity line. Now we a need a desktop caliber operating system.
Although Files was a big help. There's still a lot of copying files around instead of multiple apps sharing the same files unless your file is stored in the cloud. Even then not all apps take advantage of Files. Installing custom fonts is a big pain.
Although Files was a big help. There's still a lot of copying files around instead of multiple apps sharing the same files unless your file is stored in the cloud. Even then not all apps take advantage of Files. Installing custom fonts is a big pain.
I purchased both desktop and iPad versions of Affinity. I do find them more cumbersome to work with compared to LR/CS5, but I refuse to sign up for Adobe's subscription. If I could simply make a one-time purchase, I would, but that's apparently not profitable enough for them. Ah well.
Now if Affinity would release a simpler tool like LR, that would be amazing!
Now if Affinity would release a simpler tool like LR, that would be amazing!
Wrong because Adobe releases a PS version in 2019? lol. Just because apple is crippling their Mac line doesn't mean tablets hardware are even close to desktop/laptop OS potential/hardware raw power.
iPad is still a media consumption device to which they are trying to add productivity which has always existed in desktops/laptops already. Apple can say what they want, obviously improved a lot since they love it more than the Mac line from a business perspective, and will always try to push it as desktop replacement but any professional with 2 fingers on the forehead can realize is just marketing bluff.
Without a keyboard/pencil half of the productivity is just not there.
A tablet with an external keyboard/pencil on a limited OS is likely closer to try to "simulate" a professional computer than to "replace" it. They can surely reduce the gap but some things will still be much better on desktop/laptops (better thermals, input compatibility, hardware raw power, display capabilities & a real OS -less glue-, etc) Yea sure.. tablets are lighter to carry than laptops..
Although keyboard is definitely easier have you seen the gesture controls in Affinity. Quite impressive.
I agree with you on this. Some of this is Apple's fault, and some of this is dev's fault. Affinity and Ulysses are good iPad citizens, but it pains me when Word can't do some basic features like edit styles on the iPad.
I am very impressed with their apps, but I don't use them enough to have built up a memory of all the gestures, and they're not all very discoverable.