REVIEWS / PHOTO EDITING / ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 2024 UPDATED MAY 31, 2026 · 66 SOURCES

THE PRODUCT

Adobe Photoshop 2024

Adobe Photoshop 2024

Industry-standard photo editor with AI features, but core tools barely changed in 17 years and casual users likely overpay.

PHOTO EDITING LOW CONFIDENCE

THE VERDICT

7.5

REALITY SCORE · OUT OF 10 · CONFIDENCE LOW

COMPOSED FROM

USERS 6.2 · 63 voices · 55%
CRITICS 9.0 · 1 source · 45%

SENTIMENT · 66 REVIEWS

+ 35% positive · 40% neutral − 25% negative
●48 YOUTUBE ●15 HN
USER● n=66
VIDEO● n=3
BRAND● AVAILABLE
INTERNET● n=1

AT A GLANCE · QUOTABLE

  • Rating: 7.5 / 10 (low confidence)
  • User voices: 66 across 2 platforms
  • Sentiment: 35% positive · 25% negative
  • Updated: May 31, 2026
  • Critics: 1 review site aggregated

GYIBB rates the Adobe Photoshop 2024 7.5/10 based on 66 user voices from 2 platforms plus 1 aggregated critic review. Confidence: low. Source: https://gyibb.com/photo-editing/adobe-photoshop-2024

⚠ LIMITED DATA Limited data: 18 comments, 48 videos. Consider as preliminary assessment.

BUY IF

Comprehensive professional feature set unmatched by alternatives for production workflows

  • + New AI-powered Generative Fill and improved Remove tool with non-destructive support
  • + Excellent PSD file format ecosystem and deep plugin/brush compatibility
  • + Massive tutorial ecosystem with millions of views confirming strong learning resources

SKIP IF

Core tools barely changed since CS3 (2007) — 17 years of fundamental stagnation

  • − Performance regression reported by users comparing to older versions
  • − Severe Linux/Wine incompatibility limits platform choice
  • − Subscription pricing burdens casual users who don't need professional features

Where the layers disagree ⚡

6 CONTRADICTIONS DETECTED

BRAND claims 'industry-leading' innovation, but USER comments note 'almost 1:1 feature-wise' parity with CS3 from 2007 for core tools — 17 years of stagnation on fundamentals.

BRAND VS USER

VIDEO content enthusiastically showcases Generative Fill as a breakthrough, but VIDEO comments confirm resolution is capped at 1024px — a significant limitation not highlighted in tutorials.

VIDEO VS USER

USER comments strongly advocate Photopea as sufficient for non-professionals, while BRAND positions Photoshop as essential — reveals a large gap between market positioning and actual user needs.

BRAND VS USER

USER reports 'terrible performance regression' compared to CS3, while INTERNET reality (TechRadar 4.5/5) and BRAND messaging imply consistent quality — performance complaints are invisible in expert/brand layers.

BRAND VS INTERNET

USER reality reveals severe Linux incompatibility ('Sisyphus of Wine'), but BRAND and INTERNET layers completely ignore cross-platform limitations.

BRAND VS INTERNET

VIDEO reality focuses on AI features as the value proposition, but USER reality discusses print workflows, color management, and file compatibility — the layers describe entirely different products for different audiences.

VIDEO VS USER

WHERE THEY AGREE +

+ Comprehensive professional feature set unmatched by alternatives for production workflows
+ New AI-powered Generative Fill and improved Remove tool with non-destructive support
+ Excellent PSD file format ecosystem and deep plugin/brush compatibility
+ Massive tutorial ecosystem with millions of views confirming strong learning resources
+ Recognized industry standard ensuring collaboration compatibility

WHERE THEY DON'T −

− Core tools barely changed since CS3 (2007) — 17 years of fundamental stagnation
− Performance regression reported by users comparing to older versions
− Severe Linux/Wine incompatibility limits platform choice
− Subscription pricing burdens casual users who don't need professional features
− Generative Fill limited to 1024px resolution, below many users' expectations

Where the 66 sources came from

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YOUTUBE
48
HN
15

The four realities

Most review sites collapse everything into one number. We keep the layers separate so you can see where reality bends.

01
USER
n=66 · 2 platforms

What actual buyers say

User discourse centers on several recurring themes. First, a professional vs. casual user divide: HackerNews users (+112) argue that 'using Photoshop without a specific professional objective is a trap,' noting many people 'roleplay as graphic designers' and don't need pro tools. Second, feature stagnation: one user (+112) downloaded a 'semi-legitimate copy of Photoshop CS3 (from 2007-ish)' and found core tools 'almost 1:1 feature-wise with the latest CC version,' aside from a 'terrible performance regression.' Third, alternatives like Photopea are viable for non-professionals, with users praising its PSD support, similar shortcuts, and brush import capability. Fourth, CMYK/print workflows spark debate — one veteran with '40 years pro work at top NYC ad agencies' argues CMYK is largely irrelevant in 2024 since 'most work today goes from rgb, to rgb, and then to rgb,' while another user notes Photopea's CMYK mode has RGB swatch inconsistencies. Fifth, Linux users report severe Wine compatibility problems: 'Photoshop is the Sisyphus of software compatibility on Wine,' contrasting with gaming where 'the latest UE5 based game via Proton' works fine. Sixth, file format lock-in is real — businesses stay on Microsoft Office and Adobe ecosystem for compatibility, not features. Overall sentiment: professionals respect the tool but question its necessity for casual users; power users frustrated by performance and platform limitations.
02
VIDEO
n=48 · YouTube

What reviewers showed on camera

Three high-subscriber YouTube channels (Photoshop Training Channel at 2.16M subs, PiXimperfect at 5.46M subs, Dansky at 994K subs) cover the 'Top 7 NEW Features' of Photoshop 2024. Key technical findings: Generative Fill is the headline feature, but PiXimperfect confirmed with Adobe's Product Manager that 'Generative Fill's resolution remains at 1024px' — many users incorrectly believed it increased to 2000px. The Remove tool now supports non-destructive workflows by creating a new layer and checking 'sample all layers.' Comment sections are overwhelmingly positive about the tutorials themselves and the generative AI features, with users calling them 'amazing' and 'fun.' However, the actual innovation density is questionable — three major channels all cover the same 7 features, suggesting a limited update scope. Audience engagement is strong (775K, 529K, and 94K views respectively), indicating sustained market interest.

Photoshop 2024 Top 7 NEW Features & Updates Explained!

Photoshop Training Channel · 775,747 views

"[comment] this channel is just ridiculously informative [comment] The best yet. No faffing about. Straight to the heart of the matter. Thanks. [comment] Really good presentation aside the informations. I already knew it all of them but seei…"

Top 7 NEW Features Explained! - Photoshop 2024

PiXimperfect · 529,331 views

"[comment] 📣 IMPORTANT: As shared in the video, Generative Fill's resolution remains at 1024px – I just confirmed with my friend at Adobe, Meredith Payne Stotzner (Product Manager of Photoshop). A lot of users had the impression that Generat…"

Adobe Photoshop 2024 New Features!

Dansky · 94,546 views

"[comment] 🔥 Want 30 days of actionable advice to help improve your design skills? Join free here https://academy.dansky.com/30-days?video=cb9k40COjWQ [comment] Feature 4, remove tool : Just create a new layer on top, tick "sample all laye…"

03
INTERNET
n=1 · review sites

What the press said

TECHRADAR rates Photoshop 2024 at 4.5 out of 5.0. This single expert score suggests strong professional endorsement but provides limited textual context for specific strengths or weaknesses.
04
BRAND
official source

What the brand says

OFFICIAL SITE ↗
Adobe's official messaging is notably vague and self-referential: 'leading creative tools you know and love' and 'industry-leading creative tools you know and love.' The brand relies on market position rather than specific feature claims, referencing 'technical requirements' as the only concrete data point. No specific performance benchmarks, innovation claims, or value propositions are articulated beyond established authority.

BRAND CLAIMS

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"industry-leading creative tools you know and love."
"Adobe Photoshop on desktop technical requirements"

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DATA SOURCES & AUDIT

48
YOUTUBE
15
HN
3
YOUTUBE VIDEOS

66 data points across 2 platforms, synthesized via GYIBB's Truth Engine and fact-checked against source data before publication.

CONFIDENCE: LOW · ANALYSED: MAY 31, 2026 AT 12:28 PM · PROMPT V1.0 · READ METHODOLOGY →

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