I thought myself an expert at Photoshop 6.0 and finally took the plunge and got the latest version that I could afford – CS3 Extended (version 10). This programs is so feature rich, it is mind boggling! The item comes on two DVDs. The first DVD is he program and lots (I mean LOTS) of extras. The second DVD is packed with how-to videos. The program runs fast! The only thing that is slowing me down is third-party filters I’ve installed. They are old but worthy, but are the only thing that causes delays when using this version of Photoshop. A short list of some of the more amazing features is - – Settings for resizing — one optimized for reducing size, one for increasing size, one for maintaining smooth gradients – An extrememly customizable workspace. This is so flexible, it is daunting, but in the end, you get to work the way you want to. My settings afford me the maximum amount of real estate for viewing my work. – A comprehensive help system that seems to include everything (only “seems”, ’cause I haven’ the time or need to view the whole thing). The help system also links you to online help videos! – Numerous selection tools to help you isolate image elements and promote them to layers, or work on the same layer to perform blurring or sharpening. This is a huge time saver! – Layerable (readjustable) adjustments and filters. These allow you to edit them later if you need to tweak a setting. – Plenty of extras. Filters come with the package, and one you can use to build your own filters. There are a few stock photos included. You can also write your own help how-to’s, for things you do that are difficult to remember. You can create and save your own brushes very easily. You can share your brushes and use other people’s brush collections too. The program also includes a few new high quality fonts. – Speed! This version is fast, fast, fast! It is my guess that it is CS2, ported to assembly code, then new features are added. CS3 runs FAST! Photoshop is not just a photo editing program. It can also be used for high end, pixel based graphics creation tool. It has some vector based features, and all in all, it excels at both! With CS4 adding even more features, but at an extremely expensive price, CS3 is a darn good investment because it saves you lots of money and still performs EXCELLENTLY! My recommendation is to buy this without hesitation if you’re either new to Photoshop or using an earlier version. CS3 is a very mature and stable product and perhaps the most sophisticated software I own. I am absolutely delighted with it and know that you will be too. Just buy it! It wrocks!

Amazon did a great job . I got my software in less time than I was told. Mj’s sales got the product in the mail very quickly. After I got the software, computer was in the shop so I didn’t get it installed for some time. I did order the wrong version of the software. Even though it had been some time since the order, Mark wanted to know how to fix the problem. I had by that time learned to use the software. I will order my next software from this same company. Amazon and Mj’s both are great. The software is working like a charm. Thanks a million for your support.

I am still trying to learn how to use the program. I have gotten one video done but trying to do multiple pictures all at once is giving me more work. But I do like the program a lot.

Just in time for X-Mas. My 13 years old daughter loves it. Outstanding price and product. Thanks Joann….

As you have probably read elsewhere, Adobe has this great tendency to LOOSE your legacy serial number…especially after you have used their product for years deactivating on one computer so you can use on another and so on. When you try to contact their customer support, you are either waiting on the phone…or waiting for live chat. Their must pay their support team minimum wage…IN INDIA!!! They are not only stupid and bad…they are the absolute worst! If Google or anyone would come out with a rival product, I would switch in a heartbeat! If you buy this or any Adobe product…be sure you back up your serial number so that Adobe cannot get to it. It is bad enough that they will delete your legacy serial number…it is even worse that you have to buy the product a second time, then ALL your plugin programs you have bought are deleted as well. Talk about a rip off…Adobe CS beats them all!!! Please email me if you want to discuss my opinion of the illegal practices Adobe participates in. Marion Rundell mrundell@gmail.com

I use this software for my small business. It’s easy to use, complete, saves me time and money. It’s a great value, while being complete.

I received the software in a reasonable amount of time and everything seems to be working great up to this point! I purchased it through Blue Light Bargains and I am very pleased.