Adobe Photoshop 5.0

In May 1998, Adobe released Adobe Photoshop 5.0 bitmap graphics editor. Windows and Macintosh versions were launched simultaneously.

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 included new features such as magnetic lasso and pen, freeform pen, color management, editable type, multiple undo, automation plugins, increased 16 bit/channel support, measure tool, and more. Photoshop 5.0 was the last version released for System 7.5.

Photoshop 5.0 codename was Strange Cargo.

Adobe Photoshop 5.5

Adobe Photoshop 5.0

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – New File

New File

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – Empty Workspace

Empty Workspace

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – Layers

Layers

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – Curves

Curves

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – Gaussian Blur

Gaussian Blur

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – Channels

Channels

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – Color Picker

Color Picker

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – Levels

Levels

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 – Image Size

Image Size

Release Date

  • May 1998

System Requirements

Windows

  • Intel Pentium or faster processor
  • Windows 95 or later, Intel-based Windows NT version 4.0 or later

Macintosh

  • An Apple Power Macintosh computer
  • Mac OS version 7.5 or later

Cross-platform

  • At least 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
  • A hard drive with at least 60 MB of free space
  • An 8-bit (265-color) display adapter card
  • CD-ROM drive

Price

  • $995 (upgrade, $199)

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