While heavier on RAM than previous versions due to the AI features, the 2022 build is notably more stable on M1/M2 Mac chips compared to the initial 2021 transition. Verdict
This version introduced a "cloud-first" approach to feedback. You can share a link to your document so clients or teammates can leave comments directly on the canvas, which then sync back to your desktop app.
The 2022 update felt less like a "maintenance" year and more like a leap forward. If you are looking for a version that balances traditional power with modern automation, v23 is arguably the "sweet spot" before the interface became even more cluttered with generative AI in later years.
The addition of the "Landscape Mixer" and "Color Transfer" filters changed the game. You can instantly change the season of a photo or apply the color palette of a famous painting to your own image with surprising accuracy.
Adobe vastly improved the Object Selection Tool . Instead of clicking and dragging, you can now simply hover over an object (like a person, car, or sky), and Photoshop automatically detects the edges for a perfect mask. It’s a massive time-saver for compositing.
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Photoshop 2022 was the version where Adobe leaned heavily into , transforming tedious manual tasks into one-click operations.
