Photoshop 2025 | Trial

April 14, 2026 Prepared For: Software Evaluation Committee / Marketing Team Subject: Analysis of the Adobe Photoshop 2025 Trial Version

| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | 7 days (reduced from 30 days in previous years) | | Functionality | Full, unrestricted access to all features (including Firefly AI) | | Platforms | Windows 11/ARM, macOS 14+, iPadOS 18 (limited features on iPad) | | Internet Requirement | Mandatory for AI features (Firefly runs on cloud) | | No Credit Card Required | No – Adobe now requires a valid credit card or PayPal for trial sign-up (anti-abuse measure). | | Post-Trial | Auto-converts to paid subscription unless canceled; no “offline mode” remains. | photoshop 2025 trial

After the 7 days, the trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Key 2025 Features Included April 14, 2026 Prepared For: Software Evaluation Committee

Cancel via your Adobe Account page before the 7-day period ends. Key 2025 Features Included Cancel via your Adobe

Adobe’s shortened 7‑day trial and mandatory payment method are likely aimed at reducing “trial farming” (users creating multiple accounts). However, this risks alienating legitimate evaluators.

| Competitor | Trial Approach | Key Advantage | |------------|----------------|----------------| | | 30-day full trial, no CC required | Perpetual license | | Canva (Pro) | 30-day trial, no AI watermarks | Browser-based, simpler UI | | Clip Studio Paint | 90-day trial (limited features) | Lower cost for illustrators |