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What version of Adobe photoshop?

My stepmom has offered to buy me a gift with a coupon she has for Staples. I was thinking I would like to learn to use photoshop, but I see that there are many versions out there.

Which one should I get? I'm a total novice at photo editing and illustrations, but I also have a degree in art, so I could either be an amateur, or I can take it really far. Who knows.

What are the differences?

Re: What version of Adobe photoshop?

  • I think CS5 is the most recent.  If you can afford that, I would get it.  I *think* it's between $100 and $200 but I can't remember.
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    I think CS5 is the most recent.  If you can afford that, I would get it.  I *think* it's between $100 and $200 but I can't remember.

    Photoshop CS5 is over $600, unless you have a previous version and are upgrading. 

    Photoshop Elements 9 is under $100, though.

  • Wow, I was waaaay off.  I did hear of a free program called GIMP that is supposed to be very similar, but I think you download it so that's not gonna be any help in this situation.
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  • GIMP is a photo editing program, but definitely does not have the capabilities that Photoshop does.

    As for the different versions of Photoshop... CS5 is the most recent, but there really isn't a HUGE difference between all of the CS series, just minor updates. Although, CS5 does have a 3D image creator, and I believe it has the most updates out of all of series. But if there isn't much of a price difference, I'd recommend getting the latest one anyway, just so you can update it easier and cheaper in the future.

    If you're an artists and you want to use photoshop for artwork and not photo editing, i'd recommend getting a drawing tablet. Some Wacom tablets come with the low version of photoshop as well as other drawing programs. It will say on the box. I have the Wacom Bamboo Fun and that came with Photoshop 7 and a few other art programs. 

     Also, if you are a student, you can get the student discount on the Adobe website. Photostop CS5 is like 700 dollars in stores and 300 dollars from Adobe with a student discount.

  • You can also get an older version of photoshop for cheaper and it probably won't be much of a difference for you at all until you are really good at using it. 
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  • Photoshop Elements uses the same basic tools that Photoshop has and has some easier-to-use things built in since it is made for home consumers.  I use Photoshop CS5 at work but have Elements at home and it does the things I want to do for a much cheaper price.  Just Google Photoshop tutorials or Photoshop Elements tutorials and you will find many step-by-step lessons online.   You will have fun!  I love touching up photos to look thinner, etc. 
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