🎉 You Asked for It, Now It's Here! Meet Quick Compare in Photoshop

You asked, we listened, and we're excited to share that Quick Compare is now available in Adobe Photoshop on desktop.

A lot of you wanted an easy way to see your edit next to where you started, without breaking your flow. Retouching a photo, tweaking color and tone, or trying a new look all lead to the same question: is this actually better than what I started with? 

Now you can find out in a click. 

What's new?

With Quick Compare, you can quickly compare your current edits with the original document state. Simply select Quick Compare from the Tools panel. From there, you can:

• Toggle between the original document state and your current edits
• Use Left/Right Split View to compare them side by side
• Use Top/Bottom Split View to compare them vertically
• Switch to Single View when you want to focus on one version at a time

You can also access Quick Compare by selecting View > Quick Compare, or assign a keyboard shortcut to make comparing your edits even faster.

When it’s handy 

• Checking that a portrait retouch still looks natural 
• Reviewing color and tone changes 
• Trying out a creative look 
• Doing one last before-and-after check before you call it done 

Why you'll love it

No more switching back and forth between different versions just to see how far your edit has come. Quick Compare keeps the original document state within easy reach, helping you review changes and make more confident editing decisions as you work.

Thank you!

This feature is a direct result of feedback from the Photoshop community. Thank you to everyone who shared ideas, asked for an easier way to compare edits, and helped shape this experience.

The Floor Is Yours!

Give Quick Compare a try and let us know what you think. Where will it be most useful in your workflow: retouching, color adjustments, creative edits, or that final before-and-after check? We'd love to hear how you're using Quick Compare in Photoshop.