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At a Glance
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Star Rating
(13,044)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PhotoImpact
PhotoImpact
Star Rating
(33)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PhotoImpact
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Adobe Photoshop excels in its AI Text-to-Image feature, scoring 8.0, which reviewers mention allows for more creative flexibility and high-quality image generation compared to PhotoImpact's score of 7.2.
  • Reviewers mention that the ease of use is a significant advantage for PhotoImpact, with a score of 8.6, making it more accessible for beginners, while Adobe Photoshop has a lower score of 7.8, indicating a steeper learning curve.
  • G2 users highlight that Adobe Photoshop's quality of support is rated at 8.3, which is notably higher than PhotoImpact's 6.3, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when using Photoshop.
  • Users on G2 report that Adobe Photoshop has a better product direction with a positive rating of 8.6, indicating ongoing improvements and updates, while PhotoImpact's score of 9.1 suggests it may be perceived as more stagnant in development.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Photoshop's total number of reviews (12,712) reflects a larger user base and community support, compared to PhotoImpact's 33 reviews, which may impact the availability of resources and shared knowledge.
  • Users say that the AI Text-to-3D feature in PhotoImpact, with a score of 7.4, is slightly better than Adobe Photoshop's 7.2, indicating that PhotoImpact may have an edge in this specific area of 3D image generation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop
No pricing available
PhotoImpact
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Photoshop
No trial information available
PhotoImpact
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
11,536
7.8
28
Ease of Use
7.8
11,574
8.6
28
Ease of Setup
8.5
1,584
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,407
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
9,522
6.3
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,340
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
11,387
9.1
26
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
PhotoImpact
PhotoImpact
Adobe Photoshop and PhotoImpact are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop has no unique categories
PhotoImpact
PhotoImpact has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.5%
PhotoImpact
PhotoImpact
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Design
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
65.1%
PhotoImpact
PhotoImpact
Graphic Design
18.2%
Computer Software
18.2%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
12.1%
Internet
9.1%
Animation
6.1%
Other
36.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jon J.
JJ
Jon J.
Verified User in Computer Software

Photoshop is THE image editing software of our generation. There are several image editing programs out there today, but as many will tell you, photoshop is the way to go. Photoshop isn't just for editing photos, it is extremely versatile and meets the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Timothy C.
TC
Timothy C.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Typesetting tools are subpar, so often I end up doing my image work in photoshop then taking the image/psd into another program to finalize the design. Better type tools would make it much more versatile.

PhotoImpact
PhotoImpact
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Arshan Q.
AQ
Arshan Q.
Verified User in Printing

To be honest I have been using this software from a while now and its greatly assist me in photo editing , Its the best Software i guess its the best tool for perfecting even the smallest details

Most Helpful Critical Review
Pushpender S.
PS
Pushpender S.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

I don't have much dislike, but it will be more better if we can use a guide tour to this tool.

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Discussions
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Discussions
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
Robert P.
RP
I agree very much. While employed the $55 USD a month was no big deal, but now retired it is more of a challenge. I am a big fan of Adobe having been a...Read more
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
Simon P.
SP
In my experience you get what you pay for and it is a first class quality product.Read more
Why high price for software?
6 comments
Alan G.
AG
Professional versions of *anything* are always more expensive than consumer-grade options; usually much more. This is true of electricians' screwdrivers,...Read more
PhotoImpact
PhotoImpact Discussions
How the animation can be more realistic
1 comment
Asghar R.
AR
Further developed Crude record support Additional sharing capabilities New 360 Display pictures New natural UI New photograph composition layouts Many...Read more
What happened to Ulead?
1 comment
Asghar R.
AR
You can download a new duplicate of your Ulead PhotoImpact X3.msi for Android 10 (and a few Windows working frameworks) in the table recorded underneath....Read more
What is PhotoImpact X3?
1 comment
Asghar R.
AR
PhotoImpact X3 is a comprehensive photo-editing software that combines easy-to-use tools and an all-in-one suite for digital photography, web graphics, and...Read more