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Legitimate version of Photoshop, raw file formats

  • July 14, 2019
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I am thinking of going for Photoshop CS5 or CS6 rather than paying a monthly subscription of $10. But I want a legitimate copy of the software with a license. Facing all the pirated software sales on Ebay and other sites, what do I need to look for to be sure I get legitimate software that works?

There aren't many functions added after CS6, some camera shake reduction added later might interest me although I doubt a little that it would create acceptable results. Lots of cloud-integration features were added in which I am not interested. But there is one thing that concerns me: The newest version of Camer Raw supported by CS6 is 9.1.1 which supports my Nikon D750, but the Nikon D850 would already require 9.12.1, not to mention Z7 and Z6 raw file formats. Would there be an alternative way to get an old Photoshop read newer raw file formats?

Thanks for your help!

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    p_p_s  wrote


    what do I need to look for to be sure I get legitimate software that works?

    The short answer is, you can't. Any CS6 version you're offered now is 100% certain to be counterfeit. Don't even think about it.

    As for raw file support the question is moot. If you already had a legitimate CS6 license you could use the DNG converter.

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    July 16, 2019

    Newer cameras won’t work (raw) with CS6!  If you invest in a new camera you need to invest in new software too.

    JJMack
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    July 16, 2019

    I would think the DNG Converter could create DNG files fronr you RAW file thar CS6 AR 9.1.1 could open in CS6.

    JJMack
    jane-e
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    July 14, 2019

    p_p_s  wrote

    what do I need to look for to be sure I get legitimate software that works?

    Hi

    Here is the link for FAQs for Adobe Genuine Software: Adobe Genuine software FAQ

    You are wise to want a legitimate copy, but as others have said, CS5 and CS6 are not being sold by Adobe, so you are risking malware and non-functioning software with the pirated versions that you know to avoid.

    In addition, CS5 and CS5 lack support for newer camera models and for newer operating systems. You may buy something that simply does not work. What OS do you have?

    https://helpx.adobe.com/genuine/faq.html

    Here is a list of the features in the newer versions, put together by James Wamser​.

    https://indd.adobe.com/view/c7191893-fc7c-4b41-b61a-130dd125a1e7

    IMHO, $10 per month (based on an annual subscription) really isn’t much when you think of what you might pay for a beer or glass of wine or a movie.

    ~ Jane

    JJMack
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    July 14, 2019

    Also in the past if you used Photoshop perpetual versions  ever two years or so you would purchase an upgrade to update your perpetual Photoshop version to the newest Perpetual  version particularly if you processed RAW file just to get the latest ACR.  So if I look at the $10 Plan cost it has actually lowered the cost of Photoshop for me.  The only down side is Adobe releases too many bugs so you need to change Creative cloud Desktop Application default operation from automatically installing updates for self preservation.  Review this forum before installing updates learn what problem you can expect in the latest version and how to work around them before installing the new problems.  Also Update toe new OS version can be troublesome.  I use windows I have not upgraded the build 1903.  Yesterday I read Microsoft has now fix a problem in 1903 that was causing many to have problems in Photoshop.  I have read about Mac OS version updates and Problems in Photoshop.

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    davescm
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    July 14, 2019

    JJMack  wrote

    Yesterday I read Microsoft has now fix a problem in 1903 that was causing many to have problems in Photoshop. 

    Can you give a link to that JJ? I also haven't updated to 1903 yet but am interested.

    Dave

    JJMack
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    July 14, 2019

    Legitimate CS6 license may be able to be transferred from users that have Legitimate CS6 license through Adobe to you. I know I do not want to transfer mine. Perpetual CS6 its my exit plan.  I can stop using Create Cloud Versions of Photoshop and fallback onto Perpetual  version Photoshop.  I even have CS3 install today.

    If you find someone willing to transfer their licence to you  here is a link you need for the transferal.

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    JJMack
    T
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    July 14, 2019

    No software seller has legitimate copies, no matter how convincing their talk of OEM or other claims, their Adobe logos, their efficiency or their five star reviews; no matter whether the price is temptingly low or reassuringly high. This does not exist.

    Bear in mind when balancing $10 per month is that Photoshop CS6 was $700 - over six years' subscription.

    Also, it is sure to stop working soon on updated Mac and Windows systems - change from Apple and Microsoft is getting faster and faster.

    D Fosse
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    July 14, 2019

    p_p_s  wrote


    what do I need to look for to be sure I get legitimate software that works?

    The short answer is, you can't. Any CS6 version you're offered now is 100% certain to be counterfeit. Don't even think about it.

    As for raw file support the question is moot. If you already had a legitimate CS6 license you could use the DNG converter.

    JJMack
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    JJMackCommunity Expert
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    July 14, 2019

    Look for an angle from heaven.

    JJMack
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