--- description: Learn more about Adobe Photoshop price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Adobe Photoshop Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) > [Adobe Photoshop](/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) # Adobe Photoshop Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop Page: 1 / 100\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop?page=2) > Image editing tool that helps businesses edit and enhance photos, create digital drawings \& store files in a centralized repository. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 2471 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 2471 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$22.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Adobe Photoshop is available for $59.99per month. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Content Import/Export - Content Sharing - Custom Brushes - Custom Fonts - Design Templates - Drag & Drop - Image Editing - Image Library - Mobile App - Pattern, Colour & Art Storage - Pre-built Templates ## Integrations (10 total) - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Bridge - Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe InDesign - Adobe Lightroom - Adobe Premiere Pro - Canva - CorelDRAW ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) ## Related Categories - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) - [Photo Editing Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/32778/photo-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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But the further you delve into it, the more productivity and time-saving tools you discover, and that is where you really start finding value in it as a busy designer. > > **Cons**: Photoshop does have a steep learning curve and can be quite overwhelming to new users. Fortunately, this is offset by the number of tutorials, both free and paid, available online. The key for any new user is finding the workspace that suits you—having the right tools showing will make your life a lot easier. > > I've used Photoshop for 20+ years, primarily for print and publication design in both design, photo editing/correction and production environments. I've deployed it to teams and trained users on it. For anyone jumping into it for the first time, do lots of tutorials online, not just on creating but also setting up Photoshop for the best workflow - this is definitely a program you will learn by using. ----- ### "Adobe photoshop can change you life" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *28 September 2026* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Adobe photoshop is the software to use for photo manipulation and editing there is nothing else that compares > > **Cons**: The price. Paying for a subscription for a piece of software is insane but we do what we have to do when we have to dobit > > Overall i absolutely love photoshop. It insoired me to go i to graphic design and now i do it for a living ----- ### "Satsifactory" — 5.0/5 > **Wills** | *9 July 2026* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a graphic designer, Adobe Photoshop is use as an image editor. The engine room for high end compositing, asset texturing, and layout preparation. Photoshop is where raw visual assets are elevated into premium, cinematic brand experiences. They are known for Industry standard design tool. > > **Cons**: Requires top tier, expensive machines to avoid slow downs on large files. Infinite recurring costs with no option to buy outright. > > It is simultaneously the most indispensable tool in a graphic design industry and a piece of software that will confidently make an expensive computer fan sound like a jet engine taking off. Best in flyer design, social media banners etc. ----- ### "Powerful and professional, but with a learning curve\!" — 3.0/5 > **Fabrizio** | *5 September 2026* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Adobe Photoshop is the wide range of tools available for editing and creating images. It offers a very high level of control over details, layers, colors, retouching, and graphic elements. I also appreciate how flexible it is, because it can be used for both simple image adjustments and more complex professional projects. > > **Cons**: The main limitation is that Photoshop appaere complex, especially for new users. There are many tools and options, so it takes several time to learn how to use the software efficiently. It can also require significant computer resources when working with large or complex files. > > Overall, my experience with Adobe Photoshop has been positive. It is a powerful and reliable tool that gives a lot of freedom when working with images and visual content. If you become familiar with the interface and the main functions, it becomes extremely useful for both professional and creative work. I think today there are different program/tool that allow you to do same things i more easy way ----- ### "A Powerful Editing Tool with Professional Results" — 5.0/5 > **Brooks** | *11 June 2026* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Adobe Photoshop is how powerful and precise it is once you get used to it. It gives you total control over editing—whether you’re retouching photos, removing backgrounds, or creating digital art from scratch. SECURITY is strong with regular updates and cloud protection through Adobe. VALUE FOR MONEY is fair if you use it often because of its advanced features. CUSTOMER SUPPORT is helpful with guides, tutorials, and community help when needed. FONTS are a big plus because Photoshop offers tons of font options and also lets you install and customize fonts easily for creative designs. > > **Cons**: I don’t dislike anything about Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop stands out because it’s reliable, feature-rich, and trusted by professionals worldwide. > > Overall, my experience with Adobe Photoshop is very positive. It’s a powerful and professional tool that makes photo editing and design easy once you learn it. The tools are advanced, the font options are flexible, and the results always look high quality. It can take time to learn, but it’s worth it for the level of control and creativity it gives. ----- Page: 1 / 100\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data