Photoshop 2022 was the version where Adobe leaned heavily into , transforming tedious manual tasks into one-click operations.
The 2022 update felt less like a "maintenance" year and more like a leap forward. If you are looking for a version that balances traditional power with modern automation, v23 is arguably the "sweet spot" before the interface became even more cluttered with generative AI in later years.
One of the most requested fixes finally arrived: you can copy vector shapes from Illustrator and paste them into Photoshop while maintaining layers, paths, and blend modes. No more flattening your work just to move it between apps.
While heavier on RAM than previous versions due to the AI features, the 2022 build is notably more stable on M1/M2 Mac chips compared to the initial 2021 transition. Verdict
