While getting Photoshop for free isn’t as straightforward as it used to be, there are still a couple of methods worth exploring if you’re on a tight budget. You can also consider some excellent free alternatives if you’re open to editing your photos in another application. Here’s a breakdown of how to get Photoshop for free and some top-notch substitutes.
The most direct way to access Photoshop for free, as of this writing, is through the free trial. You’ll need to provide your credit card details, but you can cancel before the trial ends and enjoy a truly free experience. To get started, follow these steps:
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Navigate to the Adobe website and select “Start free trial” or “Buy now.”
Adobe will then present you with various free trial options. All of them offer Photoshop and a seven-day free trial. However, they differ in pricing and other benefits besides Photoshop access. Carefully choose the option that best suits your needs, paying close attention to the prices. Remember, this is what you’ll be paying if you forget to cancel your subscription before the trial concludes.2.
You have two choices: Photoshop alone, with a seven-day free trial and a $23/month charge afterward, or the entire Creative Cloud app suite, which includes Photoshop and 20+ other Adobe apps for $60 a month, also with a seven-day free trial.
Select the option that works best for you from the monthly or annual payment choices on the right side of the page, and then click “Continue.”3.
Decide if you want to include an Adobe Stock subscription (with its own seven-day free trial) and select “Add” or “No thanks.”
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Enter your email address and follow the prompts to input your payment information. Finally, select “Start free trial.”
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Download the application and install it using the on-screen instructions.
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Now you can use Photoshop like any other application. Just make sure to cancel your subscription before the seven days are up if you don’t want to continue paying for access.
It’s quite challenging to get a second free trial on Adobe, as it tracks and records all your computer downloads. You could try removing Photoshop from your computer or using another computer and signing in with a new Adobe account. These methods might get you an additional trial, but it’s important to note that success is not guaranteed.
If you’re not interested in paying for Photoshop or dealing with free trials, there are numerous excellent alternatives. From GIMP to Pixlr, here are some of the best free photo editing tools available:
FAQs
Can I get Photoshop for free as a student?
Students can try Photoshop for free using the seven-day trial without charge. After that, pricing is discounted to $20 per month for the first year and then $35 per month going forward. This includes 20 Adobe apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, and others, plus 100GB of cloud storage.
Can I buy Adobe Photoshop permanently?
Unfortunately, you can no longer purchase the Photoshop software outright. You must subscribe to an Adobe Creative Cloud plan. Subscription plans are available for individuals, businesses, students, and teachers.
Is Photoshop $10 a month?
Adobe currently offers a Photography subscription plan starting at $10 per month. This includes Photoshop, Lightroom, and Lightroom Classic, along with 20GB of cloud storage.
