How do I install Adobe Photoshop on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask adobe-photoshop`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `adobe-photoshop` from Terminal.

Is Adobe Photoshop free?

Adobe Photoshop offers both free and paid tiers. Check their official website for current pricing details.

How do I uninstall Adobe Photoshop?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask adobe-photoshop`. Homebrew will remove Adobe Photoshop and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Adobe Photoshop?

There are several design & creative apps available for macOS. Browse the Design & Creative category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask adobe-photoshop` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Adobe Photoshop work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Adobe Photoshop can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

Adobe Photoshop for Mac (2026) — Review, Download & Install

What is Adobe Photoshop?

The world's leading image editing software for photo retouching, compositing, and design.

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask adobe-photoshop

How to Install Adobe Photoshop on Mac

Follow these steps to install Adobe Photoshop using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask adobe-photoshop
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask adobe-photoshop
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm adobe-photoshop is installed, then try `adobe-photoshop --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Adobe Photoshop
Run `adobe-photoshop` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Premium features available

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Professional-grade features

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Adobe Photoshop?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Adobe Photoshop on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask adobe-photoshop

Verify Installation