Adobe Photoshop 5.0 was a major release of Adobe's popular image editing software, first introduced in the late 1990s. Here are some key features and improvements introduced in Photoshop 5.0:
Layer Styles: Photoshop 5.0 introduced Layer Styles, allowing users to apply various effects such as shadows, glows, bevels, and strokes directly to layers without the need for complex manual editing.
History Palette: This version introduced the History Palette, enabling users to easily navigate through previous states of their image edits and undo changes selectively.
Color Management: Photoshop 5.0 included improved color management features, allowing for more accurate color representation across different devices and workflows.
Editable Type: It introduced the ability to create and edit text directly within Photoshop, providing more flexibility and control over text elements in designs.
Web Optimization Features: Photoshop 5.0 included features specifically designed for web optimization, such as the ability to preview images in web browser colors and save images in web-friendly formats like JPEG and GIF.
Extract and Liquify Filters: This version introduced the Extract and Liquify filters, providing advanced tools for extracting objects from images and performing complex image distortions and transformations.
Improved Selection Tools: Photoshop 5.0 included enhancements to selection tools, making it easier to create precise selections and masks.
Improved Interface: While retaining the familiar Photoshop interface, version 5.0 introduced various refinements and improvements to enhance usability and productivity.
System requirements:
- Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
- Pentium processor
- 32MB RAM
- 60MB of hard disc space and a CD-ROM drive
Systems with multiprocessors and MMX technology will give
improved performance.
A large capacity hard drive and 64MB of RAM are recommended.
Also included:
- Photoshop User Guide in PDF format
- Force Black and White Extension Plug-in
- 5.02 update
- Pentium III Plug-Ins for Photoshop 5.0.2
- Early On-line Review
