It was 23 years ago, or in 1988, when Thomas Knoll created, along with his brother, an image editing program that soon became the Photoshop we know today.

Photoshop has been widely used both in commercial industries and personal use. People initially use Photoshop to improve the lighting, appearance and other details of their photos. Eventually, as someone discovers the many features Photoshop has, he learns to change his photo background, make surreal or futuristic surroundings and even make a person more beautiful or attractive. Photoshop is also used to make graphic images from scratch, as well as logos and other web art. Newer versions of Photoshop can be even used to make animated gifs for websites and other purposes.

With all these features Photoshop has to offer, the program has been a favorite by people who are linked not only to the design industry, but for other businesses who need graphics design and similar elements for their businesses.

Businesses that manufacture personalized items like t-shirts, mugs, bags, key chains and other similar items greatly benefit from Photoshop. They offer people who want to standout and have more personal or enhanced designs for their stuff new designs that are not present in the market through the help of Photoshop.

Businesses or people who specialize in graphic web design and web templates also have great use of Photoshop. These people have the power to create designs depending on the request of their clients with just the help of some photos and knack in Photoshop.
Aside from these regular designs venture, Photoshop is also essential for machine parts manufacturing companies, video games, professional photographers and the likes.