| Task | Photoshop 2023 (Intel mode) | Photoshop 2024 v25.1 (Native) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Launch time (cold) | 11 seconds | 4.2 seconds | | Generative Fill (HD image) | 12 seconds | 4.5 seconds | | Apply Liquify filter (45MP raw) | 6 seconds | 1.8 seconds | | Export as PNG (4k artboard) | 2.2 seconds | 0.9 seconds | | Scrubby zoom (large PSD) | Occasional stutter | Butter-smooth 120fps |
For print designers, v25.1 introduces a more flexible soft-proofing workspace. You can now adjust simulation parameters (paper color, ink limits) without creating duplicate layers, making color-accurate proofing faster.
Official Method (Creative Cloud):
Installation Time: Approximately 3-6 minutes on a modern Mac with a 500 Mbps internet connection. Adobe Photoshop 2024 V25.1 Mac
Trial Version: Adobe offers a 7-day free trial of v25.1. No credit card required if you sign in with a free Adobe ID.
Clean Installation Tip: If upgrading from an older version (v24.x), use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to remove old preferences. Corrupted prefs cause 80% of Mac-specific lag.
To run Photoshop 2024 v25.1 smoothly, your Mac should meet these specifications: | Task | Photoshop 2023 (Intel mode) | Photoshop 2024 v25
| Component | Minimum Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | Operating System | macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later; macOS 14 (Sonoma) recommended | | Processor | Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) | | RAM | 8 GB (16 GB for large/complex files) | | GPU | Metal-capable GPU with 2 GB VRAM (4 GB for AI features) | | Storage | 8 GB of available hard-disk space; SSD strongly recommended | | Display | 1280 x 800 display (1920 x 1080 or higher for Retina) |
Note: Some AI features (e.g., Generative Fill) require an active internet connection and a Creative Cloud subscription.
The shift from version 24.x to 25.x is more than a number. Adobe skipped several minor numbers to emphasize the arrival of Firefly-powered Generative AI. Version 25.1 specifically refines the rocky edges of the initial 25.0 release. Installation Time: Approximately 3-6 minutes on a modern
Key features exclusive (or better) on Mac:
But the real star is the AI integration. Adobe has woven machine learning so deeply into the fabric of v25.1 that actions that once took 20 layers now take one click.
Mac users have long complained about inconsistent UI scaling. V25.1 addresses this.
Previously only available for regular brushes, the Adjustment Brush tool now supports fully customizable presets. Save your favorite dodging, burning, or color grading settings and apply them non-destructively.
While the initial 2024 release introduced major Generative AI features, version 25.1 brings important refinements and stability improvements.