Improvements to the "Select and Mask" space include the addition of the Polygonal Lasso tool to the task-space toolbar and high-resolution previewing to improve edge detection for complex selections. System Requirements (v.18.0.0)
Released on , Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 (v.18.0.0) marked a pivotal shift toward tighter integration within the Creative Cloud ecosystem and enhanced workflow efficiency. This version introduced tools that streamlined how creators start new projects and manage assets across different Adobe applications. Key Features of Photoshop CC 2017
Performance benchmarks for this version showed significant gains when paired with dedicated GPUs like the for tasks like "Smart Sharpen" and "Blur Gallery" filters. However, some users reported challenges with UI scaling on Windows 10 high-resolution displays, often requiring manual adjustments in the Adobe Community forums to fix blurry interfaces.
The redesigned "New Document" window provides immediate access to free Adobe Stock templates and presets, allowing users to jump directly into creative work rather than starting with a blank canvas.