Adobe Photoshop Debuts in iPad, More Features Likely After MAX 2019

Adobe Photoshop for iPad can readily be used by Creative Cloud customers who have a subscription to Photoshop, the company announced on Monday. Photoshop for iPad is available for free download for a trial period of 30 days. Photoshop for iPad comes with Cloud documents system. A new AR app called Adobe Aero and Adobe Fresco for Windows also were launched on Monday.

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Same Code as in Desktop

Photoshop on the iPad has been built with the same code base as that of the software on the desktop. This means users can open and edit the same PSD on their desktop as well as the iPad.

“You needn’t worry about conversions, compressions, imports or exports. Photoshop on the iPad supports large files and many, many layers, just like Photoshop on your desktop and preserving your data across devices. The edits you make, whether making layer adjustments, masking or spot healing, will produce the same results across devices because the app is powered by the same desktop engine,” Pam Clark who is in-charge of Adobe Photoshop said in a blog post.

How Good Is The Experience?

Present version of Photoshop for iPad can be described as basic considering the features that will be added. Now, it has functions like compositing, masking and retouching. The Photoshop toolbar is on the left and has been designed for touchpads. Layers are on the right goes well in the small screen. A slew of additions is planned soon after Max 2019, a conference that will be convened this week. The additions will be included based on how customers use Photoshop on the iPad initially. Photoshop on the iPad can seamlessly be connected to Photoshop on the desktop with integrated Cloud documents system.

Cloud Documents Improve Access and Editing

With Cloud Documents, one can access and edit the same Photoshop document across surfaces without unnecessary imports, conversions, quality loss or exports. Cloud documents now support the PSD format. The new evolution will enable users to seamlessly save their PSDs among Photoshop apps and Adobe Fresco. Fresco, the new painting and drawing app for the iPad also use PSDs. Cloud documents like libraries and synced files are part of the Creative Cloud services.

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