How to Find Out Which Version of Photoshop I Have

Knowing which version of Photoshop you have installed can come in handy in a number of situations. Any communication with technical support is made easier the more information you can provide from the beginning. When it comes time to upgrade, you'll want to know your starting point. Furthermore, there always seem to be new tricks and tips to learn with Photoshop. When you hear about the latest hint, you want an easy way to find out if you have the right software for your new experiment.

Instructions

Mac OS

1. Click "Photoshop" from the top menu.

2. Click "About Photoshop."

3. Alternatively, when you open Photoshop you should see the same "About" screen with this information unless you have disabled the introduction screen.

Windows

1. Click "Help" from the top menu.

2. Click "About Photoshop."

3. Alternatively, when you open Photoshop you should see the same "About" screen with this information unless you have disabled the introduction screen.

Tips & Warnings

• Photoshop versions have a number of different names. For example, if your version number begins with "11" this is the 11th version of Photoshop but is also referred to as "CS4" as it is the fourth version of Adobe's Creative Suite line of products.

• This screen will also indicate if you are running an extended version of the program or not.

References

• Docstoc: How to Install Photoshop

Resources

• Adobe: Compare Editions of Photoshop CS4
• Adobe: Photoshop CS3 Product Overview