Download the Last Version for iOS Catalina

In recent years, mobile apps have made tremendous progress in replicating the features and capabilities of desktop software. Adobe Photoshop, in particular, has been emulated by several apps, including PSE 2020 and Affinity Photo. As someone who has spent decades using the full version of Photoshop, I was excited to test these watered-down versions and see how they stack up.

In Expert mode, both PSE 2020 and Affinity Photo offer a range of features that are reminiscent of Photoshop. The History palette is a standout feature in both apps, allowing users to easily track changes made to an image. Both also include curve and hue/saturation correction tools, as well as excellent retouching controls.

However, as someone who has grown accustomed to the full power of Photoshop, I found these apps to be distracting and limiting. The latest version of Affinity Photo, in particular, left me unimpressed. Despite being a powerful app with 99% of the features I need, it's not perfect.

One major limitation is that Affinity Photo can't open JPG files directly. However, this issue can be worked around by opening the file in Affinity and then exporting it as a PSD file. Another issue is that the app can't save for web, but this is a minor inconvenience.

I've been using the 'Terminal Method' to get Adobe CS6 running with Catalina, which has some limitations. While it's not perfect, it does allow me to open and edit files in Photoshop. I'm currently looking for alternative workarounds to make this process smoother.

For those who are looking for a more affordable and feature-rich alternative to Photoshop, I highly recommend Affinity Photo. At $30, it's an excellent value that offers most of the features you need without the hefty price tag of Adobe's software. If you're still using CS6, don't be afraid to upgrade – it's well worth the investment.

Download the last version for ios Catalina