Photoshop 2021 22.5.1.441 | Adobe

Addressed several critical user-reported issues, including crashes during file saving, performance lag when using specific brushes, and compatibility glitches with macOS Big Sur and early Windows 11 builds.

Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster. RAM: 8 GB (16 GB recommended). GPU: DirectX 12 support and at least 2 GB of GPU memory. Adobe Photoshop 2021 22.5.1.441

Refined the Mercury Graphics Engine to better utilize GPU acceleration, reducing "stuttering" when panning across large, high-resolution canvases. GPU: DirectX 12 support and at least 2 GB of GPU memory

This update was part of the final series of patches for the "Photoshop 2021" cycle before the transition to the 2022 (v23) major release. It served primarily as a "bug-fix" build to ensure professional workflows remained uninterrupted. It served primarily as a "bug-fix" build to

This version remained popular for users on older hardware who weren't yet ready to jump to the AI-heavy requirements of later versions. Notable Features in the 22.x Series