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Graphic designers

The acknowledged image-editing standard for creative professionals, Adobe® Photoshop® software has long helped graphic designers bring their visions to life in advertisements, magazine layouts, billboards, and virtually every other medium.

“The market leader continues to innovate while polishing features that have been around for a while...I'll spill the beans right now and tell you that Photoshop CS2 is well worth the money...”

—Ben Long
CreativePro Online, May 2005

Whether you need to create rich compositions of hundreds of layers, design graphics that incorporate high-resolution vector data from Adobe Illustrator® software, warp images with complete control, or manage color at the pixel level, you can count on Photoshop CS2 to help you deliver your best work. And with groundbreaking new features like Adobe Bridge and the revolutionary Vanishing Point, you can streamline the design process to get more done in less time.

Find out more about Photoshop CS2.

Software and solutions

Photoshop CS2

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What features make Photoshop CS2 a key software tool for graphic designers? See lists of top features to learn more.

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Listen and watch as we walk you through the key features in Adobe Photoshop CS2.

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Download a full-featured, 30-day tryout version of Photoshop CS today.

Photoshop CS2 box

Order your copy of the professional digital imaging standard.

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Coming soon—two editions of Photoshop CS3

Stay up to date on Photoshop CS3.

Get the Photoshop CS3 beta!

Download the Photoshop CS3 beta today and experience a rich new feature set.

Plug-ins

Photoshop plug-ins

Extend your creativity with plug-ins

Plug-ins are software modules that add capabilities to Adobe applications, allowing you to be more creative and productive. To automate or customize your production tasks, generate professional effects, or to work faster and easier, just plug in!

Creative Suite 2

Adobe Creative Suite 2

Take your ideas further with Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium. Combines full new versions of Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Illustrator® CS2, Adobe InDesign® CS2, Adobe GoLive® CS2, Adobe Acrobat® 7.0 Professional, and Version Cue® CS2 software.


Success stories

Scott Citron

Scott Citron

Scott Citron, principal of Scott Citron Design, relies on Photoshop to manage hundreds of images from numerous sources when designing concept-driven, image-rich books.

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Chopping Block

Chopping Block

New York's The Chopping Block relies on a keen sense of humor and Photoshop in the creation of image-intensive Web sites, ad campaigns, brand identities, and more.

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(PDF, 483k)

Second Story

Second Story

Award-winning Second Story Interactive Studio uses Photoshop to develop interactive projects unique in their ability to let viewers tell their own stories.

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(PDF, 690k)


Tutorials and other resources

Adobe Design Resources

Proxy Magazine

Adobe's new quarterly online magazine covers software tips, troubleshooting advice, design trends, and much more.

Resource Center

Design resources for web, print, digital imaging, and video professionals.

The Adobe Photographers Directory

Learn how you can join this new national directory of professional photographers.

Adobe Stock Photos

Quickly find the perfect image by searching the stock photo partners you rely on, all within Photoshop CS2.

Training and Tutorials

Does it always seem as though you're learning as you go? Set aside some time for concentrated training or a self-tutorial.

Training programs, CDs, and books — see all the options available.

Check out step-by-step tutorials from Adobe.

Events and Seminars

Come learn more about Photoshop CS2 and Creative Suite 2 in your area!

Community

Design forums

Visit the Adobe Photoshop forums to get answers to technology questions or exchange ideas with other users.

Photoshop organizations

Find information about third-party professional organizations, e-mail lists, message boards, and more.


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