: You can now sync presets—such as brushes, swatches, and gradients—across multiple devices where you are signed in with the same Adobe ID. This can be enabled under Preferences > General Enhanced Shape Tools
Version 22.2 added improved on-canvas controls for custom shapes . You can now adjust dimensions, orientation, and corner radius directly on the canvas while keeping shape properties intact.
Adobe’s release notes for version 22.2 listed over 30 bug fixes. The most critical included:
There were significant updates to how Photoshop handled metadata, specifically ensuring that copyright and contact info persisted correctly when using the new AI features like Sky Replacement. Adobe Photoshop 2021 -Version 22.2-
As part of the broader Photoshop 2021 release, Version 22.2 also includes these flagship technologies: Neural Filters
Features like "Remove Background" or "Convert to Black and White" can be executed directly from the panel, making it an excellent resource for beginners. Summary of Key Features (Version 22.2) Neural Filters (Skin Smoothing, Smart Portrait) AI Sky Replacement Live Shapes and Enhanced Properties Refine Hair in Select & Mask Invite to Edit (Cloud Collaboration) Improved GPU Acceleration Conclusion
: Users could quickly isolate sampling regions directly from the workspace without needing complex mask configurations. 4. Expansion of Neural Filters : You can now sync presets—such as brushes,
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Managing custom brushes, swatches, gradients, patterns, styles, and shapes across multiple devices became a reality in this update.
: Ensure Use Graphics Processor is checked. Click Advanced Settings and choose Advanced drawing mode to unlock full AI acceleration for Neural Filters. 5. Summary of the Legacy of Photoshop 2021 Adobe’s release notes for version 22
: A real-time view that lets you visualize how a design will look as a repeating tiled pattern.
for common GPU or performance issues in Version 22.2.
: Intel processor with 64-bit support OR native Apple Silicon (M1). Operating System : macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later. RAM : 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended). Graphics : GPU with Metal support and 2 GB of VRAM. 🏆 The Lasting Legacy of Photoshop 2021
Locate Photoshop and click on the (...) beside it. Select "Other versions" . Find the 22.x branch and select 22.2 to install. Conclusion: Why 22.2 Still Matters
Version 22.2 improved the stability of saving and opening Cloud Documents, specifically addressing issues where the application would hang when trying to access the cloud home screen on slower internet connections.