What Is Adobe Photoshop CS4?

Adobe Photoshop CS4 refers to an image editing software that was released in September of 2008. Photoshop CS4 is designed to work with other products in the Adobe Creative Suite, such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe ImageReady.

Features

Adobe Photoshop CS4 includes several changes and adjustments from the previous version of Photoshop, such as content aware scaling, vibrancy adjustments and improved versions of the Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, Burn Tool and Dodge Tool. It also has a streamlined interface. The Extended version of CS4 includes new 3D tools.

Function

Graphic designers and artists use Adobe Photoshop CS4 to edit photographs, compose designs or create artwork.

Updates

Adobe released a newer version of Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop CS5, on April 12th, 2010. CS5 includes new tools for painting with realistic strokes, selecting intricate content and selecting complex areas. As of November 2010, Adobe Photoshop CS5 costs $699.

References

• CNET Reviews: Adobe Photoshop CS4
• Indiana University: What's New in Adobe Photoshop CS4
• Adobe: What's New in Photoshop CS5
• Adobe: What is Photoshop?
• PC World: Adobe Will Unveil Creative Suite 5 on April 12