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Adobe Photoshop ElementsPhotoWorks
Paid

Sold as a 3-year term license rather than a monthly subscription.

 Paid

Commercial software offered as a free trial download.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
  • Guided edits walk through techniques step by step
  • AI and automated fixes for common flaws
  • One-click automatic photo correction
  • Portrait retouching tools
  • Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years
  • Fewer tools than full Photoshop
  • Paid after the trial
  • Pricing not shown on the homepage
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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