One of the most notable productivity additions in version 18.0.0 was the unified search bar. By hitting Cmd + F (Mac) or Ctrl + F (Windows), users could search across:
Released in November 2016, marked a transitional point for Adobe’s flagship image editor. By this time, the Creative Cloud subscription model was firmly established, and Adobe focused on iterative, user-driven updates rather than revolutionary overhauls. Version 18.0.0 introduced a handful of notable productivity features while refining existing ones.
: Users can now adjust eyes independently within the Liquify filter for more realistic facial modifications. Adobe Stock Templates
For many designers and photographers, CC 2017 represents the last "classic" version before Adobe began introducing more dramatic interface changes and AI-powered features. It's stable enough for basic image manipulation, robust enough for professional work, and familiar enough for those who found later versions overly complex. Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 v.18.0.0
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (64-bit versions).
macOS version 10.10 (Yosemite), 10.11 (El Capitan), or 10.12 (Sierra). Processor: Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support. RAM: 2 GB minimum (8 GB highly recommended).
To run version 18.0.0 smoothly, your system typically needs to meet these minimums: One of the most notable productivity additions in version 18
Building upon the selection engines of previous versions, v18.0.0 refined the dedicated Select and Mask workspace. It introduced a high-performance Polygonal Lasso tool to the workspace and offered cleaner edge-refinement visual previews. The tool utilizes an advanced algorithm to separate complex edges, like hair or fur, from busy backgrounds with minimal artifacting. Face-Aware Liquify Evolution
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: A new search bar (Ctrl+F) allows users to quickly find Photoshop tools, tutorials, and Adobe Stock assets without leaving the workspace. Version 18
The release marked the start of Adobe's 2017 Creative Cloud lineup, arriving on the heels of the successful 2015 release. For those who remember, 2016 was a transformative year for digital creativity. The shift from perpetual licenses to subscription-based Creative Cloud was still fresh in everyone's minds, having launched in 2013. By late 2016, users were finally settling into the rhythm of continuous updates, and CC 2017 demonstrated just how powerful that model could be.
Under the hood, Adobe paid attention to the little things that made daily use smoother: clicking outside a text box would now commit text changes, Auto-Select for the Move tool was enabled by default, and the application added support for the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar. Illustrator Kyle T. Webster contributed seven new custom brushes, adding to the already impressive brush library.