Photoshop is the standard for all kids of computerized graphic designs including web designing. It is still the market leader in the field of designing.

Features of Photoshop
The features of Photoshop are completely professional as it was actually designed for the print graphics. However, it is good for web designing as well, and it comes embedded with a special tool called ImageReady. It is used specifically for the preparation of images for the web. It helps you to split the design into parts to make its use on the websites and can also write HTML codes for the same.

Photoshop is so useful that people always ask for the PSD file when you produce a design for them. The PSD files allow them to edit the designs later, if required. PSD files are also supported by other softwares such as Paint Shop Pro.

Photoshop is also used in Films, Television and DVD production. This is because it provides a wide range of features. The latest version offers features that were unthinkable a few years back. For instance, the function for removal of shadows is really great. Another feature is to increase the object's size without causing any harm to its perspective.

It helps in the production of logos and other elements of a website quite easily. It has a very good layer tool that allows you to layer the images and text swiftly while giving it a very professional look.

Photoshopping
A new term 'Photoshopping' has been introduced on the web due to the impressive changes that can be made to images with the use of Photoshop. The term 'Photoshopping' means modification of an image in such a way that it becomes fake but a completely convincing new image. The fake images produced with the use of Photoshop look so real that it is not easy even for the experts to point it out.

Downside of Photoshop
Photoshop's downside is that it is very costly, as it cost more than $500. Even after the payment of such a high price, the user gets a restrictive license that allows it to be installed on just two computers. Due to this, most of the people use it illegally. Also, the users often need to add more RAM to their computers in order to make Photoshop run in a smooth manner.

Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements is a cheaper version of Photoshop that can be bought for around $100. It contains almost all important features except the print output function. It is good enough to compete with Paint Shop Pro and the like.