Adobe's New Cheapest Photoshop Plan Has a Big Catch

Adobe's recent launch of a mobile Photoshop version coincides with a new, more affordable Photoshop subscription. While a welcome addition, it's unclear if it fully replaces the discontinued 20GB Photography Plan.

The new "Photoshop Mobile and Web" plan offers a budget-friendly alternative, filling the gap left by the removal of the 20GB Photography Plan. Both the web and mobile versions (the latter just released) are largely free but with limited features. This plan aims to bridge the functionality gap between mobile/web and desktop Photoshop. Crucially, it does not include desktop access.

So, what features are included? Subscribers gain access to the Remove Tool for object removal, Content-Aware Fill (a pre-AI image patching technique), Object Select for quick object/person selection, enhanced layer control via Advanced Blend Modes, and the Magic Wand tool. Image export in PSD, JPG, PNG, and TIFF formats is supported, along with 100 generative credits. While this expands mobile/web capabilities, it doesn't match desktop Photoshop's power for complex edits. However, for basic on-the-go editing, it's a convenient option.

This plan serves as a replacement for users seeking a cheaper Photoshop subscription, following the December discontinuation of the $9.99/month 20GB Photography Plan (which offered full desktop access). Adobe's current best deal is the $19.99/month (often discounted) 1TB Photography Plan, offering identical features but with significantly more cloud storage.

The new plan costs $7.99 per month, undercutting the previous 20GB plan's price but with reduced functionality, potentially making it less appealing to professional graphic designers. For casual users needing light, mobile editing similar to Canva, it offers a compelling value proposition. Existing Photoshop plans (including Photography and Creative Cloud) already include the features of this mobile/web plan, so desktop users benefit from enhanced mobile app functionality without additional cost.

Currently, this subscription is only available via the iPhone app. Android availability is expected later this year, at which point it should become a platform-agnostic subscription.

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