Adobe Photoshop 2021
Sky Replacement, Neural Filters, Live Shapes — one of the best releases
- Sky Replacement — swap any sky in one click
- Neural Filters with Smart Portrait and Photo Restoration
- Improved gradient tools with on-canvas controls
- Live Shapes with improved corner controls
About Adobe Photoshop 2021
Adobe Photoshop 2021 is widely considered one of the best releases in years. Sky Replacement lets you swap sky in any photo in seconds. Neural Filters bring AI-powered tools like Smart Portrait and Photo Restoration. Live Shapes and improved gradient tools round out a major feature set. Compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10.
Key Features
- Sky Replacement — swap any sky in one click
- Neural Filters with Smart Portrait and Photo Restoration
- Improved gradient tools with on-canvas controls
- Live Shapes with improved corner controls
- Pattern Preview mode
- Works on Windows 7 through Windows 10
System Requirements
| os | Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit), Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 |
| cpu | Intel or AMD 64-bit, 2 GHz or faster |
| ram | 8 GB (16 GB recommended) |
| hdd | 3.3 GB of available hard-disk space |
| gpu | GPU with DirectX 11 support, 2 GB VRAM |
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Adobe Photoshop 2021 vs Adobe Photoshop 2020 — Which to Choose?
Adobe Photoshop 2021 brings sky replacement and neural filters introduction, faster startup, while Adobe Photoshop 2020 focuses on object selection 1.0, improved camera raw, presets overhaul. Choose 2021 for the latest capabilities and long-term updates, or stay on 2020 if you prefer a familiar, lower-overhead release.
| Feature | Adobe Photoshop 2021 | Adobe Photoshop 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Release era | 2021 | 2020 |
| Highlights | Sky Replacement and Neural Filters introduction, faster startup | Object Selection 1.0, improved Camera Raw, presets overhaul |
| Performance | ✓ Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs | ⚠ Tuned for hardware of its time |
| OS support | Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Installer size | ~3.5 GB | ~3.2 GB |
| Recommended for | ✓ Newest features and current Windows 11 builds | ⚠ Older PCs and proven, stable workflows |
Adobe Photoshop 2021 Keyboard Shortcuts
How to Install Adobe Photoshop 2021
- Download the Adobe Photoshop 2021 installer using the button above.
- Close any running Adobe applications and temporarily pause real-time antivirus to avoid file locks.
- Right-click
Set-up.exeand choose Run as administrator, then follow the on-screen prompts. - Pick your interface language and target drive (about 3.5 GB of free space is required).
- Launch Adobe Photoshop 2021 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.