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Is it possible to buy a "non cloud" version of Photoshop ?

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July 23, 2013
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I've been a custumer of Photoshop since PS4 back in the nineties... I'm not interested in working in the cloud, nor online...

Is there any "normal" option to upgrade my CS6 version normally ?

I feel like being left over by Adobe...

No cool 😞

Correct answer Mylenium

CS6 was/ is the last standalone version. From here on, new versions will only be available as subscription.

Mylenium

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Derek Cross

Community Expert

‌That's not a good analogy Cleo Tango, the final output from most Adobe applications, such as a JPG, PDF or HTML is Adobe independant. Also you don't have to continuously subscribe to the Creative Suite, with the monthly plan you only need to pay for it when you need it. For professionals the monthly payment is a modest amount, and tax deductible!

Cleo_Tango

Participant

Well let me put it to you in simple numbers:

I upgraded to PS CS5 in April 2010: (that's 57 month ago and it still works fine)

My cost to upgrade then was $ 199: (that so far is equal to: 199/57 = $ 3.49 per month)

Compare that to the offered deal of $19 a month: (that is for the same period: 19x57 = $ 1,083

That is over 5 times my previous cost to use the same software.

I've been in pro photography for over 15 years, and I still can do everything I need done with my old and trusty CS5, and certainly don't like adapting to a constant stream of software upgrades, but I know that the day will come when I'm going to have to refresh my tools of the trade, same as when I decide to pick up more camera gear. When that day comes, I assure you (and Adobe) that I will be searching for a different brand of software.

It's time adobe knew that it not about them and their stupid constant software updating! It's all about the creativity and the spirit of the artist behind the lens, STOP MILKING US!!!

I don't need to hear your opinion about this. I was rather hoping that a reply would come from an Adobe management insider.

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aleksandrv60553285

Inspiring

All we need is a good lower who will file as class act against the Adobe for extortion.

Cleo_Tango

Participant

It's like going to a car dealership to buy a new car, and they tell you that they don't sell them anymore! They will only lease them to you for more money each month, but don't worry, because once you stop paying them, you'll have nothing!

No! You can't even buy your own house, but don't worry, they have a nice hotel you can stay in, .. with a nice pool , a sauna, a Jacuzzi, a weight room, a wet bar and a 24 hour cafeteria, for extra money of course! They call it "The Cloud".

I'm sorry! What did you say? you're 75 years old and in a wheel chair?

Security, throw that man/woman out on the street! Immediately!

karla48130471

Participant

Adobe should rethink about how their consumers want to pay for their products, because I will not be signing up to a constant debt. I shall look for other products I can buy instead. I wonder how many other customers will be changing to other software because of this. One thing is for sure, they are not catering for everybody and that is not good for business! bye adobe, was nice using your software but time to move on!

Derek Cross

Community Expert

Personally, I'm delighted with the Creative Cloud subscription model. For £45.73 a month (UK) I get access to all these amazing products, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Muse, Edge, Premiere and lots more, plus regular updates and Typekit fonts that can be used licence free on print publications, websites and eBooks.

For Photoshop users who don't want to subscribe there's the excellent Photoshop Elements 14 for around only £60.

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aleksandrv60553285

Inspiring

So the only option is sue the Adobe for extortion.

Brad Lawryk

Legend

Good luck with that. It is not illegal to sell by subscription. It is the way everything is going. Even Microsoft Office .....

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aleksandrv60553285

Inspiring

Will see:)

52067811

Participant

Off to ebay to purchase a copy of non-cloud-based Creative Suite. I did the math. I'm not a one-app user. It will pay for itself before I would have upgraded.

Although everyone is moving to subscription-based software, at least the others offer alternatives.

You do realize this economic model has no built-in motivation for Adobe to innovate or create new features. They no longer have to worry about you wanting to upgrade. They've got your money either way.

Derek Cross

Community Expert

‌That's evidentially not true, since introducing the subscription model, which for professionals is not that much money each month (similar to a smart phone subscription), Adobe have continued to develop and introduce products for the Creative Suite. For example some exciting innovations in InDesign such as "Publish Online", and new free applications such Adobe Muse and Edge Animate.

For those who don't want to use the products continuously, they can suspend their monthly payments until they need to use the products again. And of course. you can use the final outputs the applications, produce such as JPGs and PDFs, without the applications that created them.

For amateurs, presumably like yourself, there's excellent applications like Photoshop Elements and Premier Elememrs 14 available for a one-off payment of around $70.

52067811

Participant

You need to slow down, breathe and get the gel screen cleaner out of your nostrils, friend. Perhaps get up from your computer, (mister +++ member - do you have a life?), take a walk, get in touch with humans once again. I find it stunning that you would call me an amateur. I would bet my next paycheck I know more about these apps than you'll ever hope to. Why? Because I do, and have for years, spent my time using them while you apparently spend yours in these forums. You could also have spared your lecture about the product options. I know them all. If you had read carefully, you would have noticed that I didn't give any indication that I was unaware of them. But instead, something in my post promted you to lash out while hiding behind your keyboard, in a most mean-spirited way.

My post was about basic economic principles.

101, if you please. The impetus has been removed for them to improve their product. That, in itself doesn't mean they will not or have not. But it absolutely does mean the financial reward for innovation is greatly decreased if not elimintated entirely. This is perhaps one of the most well-documented and oft-repeated tenets of humankind. History speaks volumes about this concept, and it isn't a pattern or trend that is beneficial to you nor I as users.

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Anonymous

Unless they turn there act, I'm changing products

-Too hard

eschenbaum

Participant

this is silly! Adobes way of getting more money out of people. Why sell a product when you can take money from them every month and they can end up paying for it 6 times over.

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denise_l

Participant

The only issue I have is that I don't use it very often. I can't see subscribing for something I might use once every 6 months. Does anyone know if you can choose a month to month option? That is, if I use in June can I cancel in July?

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williamr46711177

Participant

There is still Photoshop Elements for us occasional users. I had the same shock when I went to Adobe to upgrade PSE9 from 5 years ago and saw the cheapest CC subscription is £103 per year. Luckily PSE13 will do for my purposes at £63, no subscription. (Though probably worth waiting a couple of months for PSE14.)

folukebas

Participant

Am trying to get the monthly package but it says it is not offered in my country, is there a way around this problem. I reside in Nigeria, is it possible to get the package when am in a state that they offer it then still use it when am back to my country.....