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Long-awaited update to the open-source image editor adds non-destructive layer effects and better interoperability with Photoshop.

Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

Check out the new features in the digital painting software for comics, illustrations and concept art, including the new Puppet Warp.

Saturday, March 15th, 2025

Popular pro graphics tablets get their first updates in eight years. See the specs and prices for the 2025 Intuos Pro Small, Medium & Large.

Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Photoshop plugin and standalone app for applying cinematic looks to still images gets AI mask generation, Looks and new Particle Brushes.

Friday, January 31st, 2025

Substance 3D Texturing and Substance 3D Collection plans now include unlimited access to 19,000+ materials, 3D models and HDRIs.

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

New beta feature lets multiple artists collaborate on the same Photoshop file simultaneously, speeding up asset reviews.

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025

Full version of Escape Motions' iPad and iPhone app for painting images using particle brushes is now free, as is mandala-creation app Inspirit.

Saturday, December 28th, 2024

Hair and fur plugin gets new tools for 'grafting' procedural hair grooms onto a character, and 'boxing' operators into single modifiers.

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Neat free extension lets you apply painterly brushstrokes to the surface of 3D models while texturing them, and control the strokes procedurally.

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

Check out the new features in the latest workflow update to Adobe's image-editing and digital painting software.

Thursday, September 12th, 2024

Discover how to create compelling images in The Gnomon Workshop's masterclass from Crystal Dynamics Art Director Abe Taraky.

Saturday, August 3rd, 2024

[Sponsored] With its smart design and advanced hardware, XPPen's affordable drawing tablet is ideal for both CG artists and gamers.

Monday, July 29th, 2024

New text-to-image generative AI feature reaches the stable release of Photoshop. Check out the other new features in Photoshop 25.11 here.

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024