After all, how do you know a false photo has been edited in Photoshop? As matter of fact, it’s equally as bad as the phrase “Google it.”ĭepressingly, Microsoft Word recognises the term “Photoshopped” as a correct word. I develop a burning anger concealed within me whenever someone sins as such.

Have you ever heard the phrase: “That photo’s been Photoshopped!” Interestingly, there seems to be an illusion poisoning the Earth: if you want to properly modify an image, you need Photoshop as nothing else can do what it does. I’ll never need to touch it, and neither will you. In some cases, I even make the main post featured image solely in MS (Microsoft) Paint. Go and read this post, and this one-and don’t forget this one-to see the evidence. On my posts, too, I sometimes use my own drawings to visualise my words. For example, analyse the elegance of the Cryptic Butter logo because I doubt you’d believe I created that 100% using MS Paint. To illustrate my point, take a glance at my website I’ve never used Photoshop to create graphics for this professional website, despite its brilliance. Occasional drawings for whatever you need.The ability to execute simple operations, such as cropping and combining photos.

Superior graphics for your personal brand.

If any of the below describes your needs, I can guarantee you don’t need Photoshop for any graphical work: What if I told you that you might not actually need Photoshop to fulfil your demand? In fact, Photoshop is not essential for most people in the least. Perhaps you are considering re-mortgaging your house, so you can afford a decent image editor. Insert_linkDo You Really Need Photoshop to Be Professional?

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