Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

Diana's interest in technology spans many years. Her favorite areas include consumer software, everything Windows-related, VPNs, and graphic design tools. She's always on the lookout for tools and features that make tasks easier, boost creativity, and improve everyday life. When she finds something interesting, chances are she'll have something to say about it.

Beyond frequent updates and native integrations with some AI tools that reduce busywork, Photoshop's easy access to thousands of third-party plugins is another reason why it still manages to maintain its spot as the industry standard.

As complex as it is, Photoshop doesn't cover every possible need out of the box, but these add-ons can fill in the gaps.

Some of my favorite Photoshop plugins are very simple, almost analog-looking compared to its flashy AI features, but they simplify or improve specific tasks so well that they completely change the whole creative process.…