Adobe Photoshop 6.0
Adobe Photoshop 6.0
In September 2000, Adobe released Adobe Photoshop 6.0 bitmap graphics editor. This version introduced several significant features and improvements that further solidified Photoshop’s position as a leading tool for graphic design, photo manipulation, and digital art. Photoshop 6.0 also included Adobe ImageReady 3.0 for working with web graphics.
Photoshop 6.0 codename was Venus in Furs.
Some of the notable features introduced in Adobe Photoshop 6.0 include:
- Vector Shapes: This version introduced the ability to create and manipulate vector shapes, which allowed for more precise and scalable graphics.
- Type Styles: Photoshop 6.0 introduced type styles, making it easier to apply consistent formatting to text.
- Layer Effects: Layer styles, including drop shadows, bevels, and glows, were introduced, enhancing the creative possibilities for layer-based designs.
- Web Integration: Adobe recognized the growing importance of the web, so Photoshop 6.0 included features to optimize images for web use and create web graphics more efficiently.
- Custom Workspaces: Users could customize their workspaces, arranging tools and panels to suit their workflow.
- Healing Brush: This version introduced the Healing Brush tool, which revolutionized photo retouching by allowing users to fix imperfections seamlessly.
- Improved Text Handling: Photoshop 6.0 enhanced text capabilities, making it easier to work with text layers and apply advanced text formatting.
- History Brush: This feature allowed users to paint back in time, selectively undoing specific changes made to an image.
- Multiple Undo: Photoshop 6.0 improved the undo functionality, allowing users to undo multiple steps in their editing process.
New File
Empty Workspace
Save for Web
Curves
Gaussian Blur
Channels
Color Picker
Levels
Image Size
Release Date
- September 2000
System Requirements
Windows
- Pentium®-class processor
- Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, or Windows NT® 4.0*
- 64 MB** of available RAM
- 125 MB of available hard-disk space
- Color monitor with 256-color (8-bit) or greater video card
- Monitor resolution of 800×600 or greater
- CD-ROM drive
- *NT 4 Service Pack 4, 5, or 6a required
- **128 MB of RAM required to run Photoshop® and ImageReady™ concurrently
Macintosh
- PowerPC®-based Macintosh® computer
- Mac® OS Software version 8.5, 8.6, or 9.0
- 64 MB** of available RAM (with virtual memory on)
- 125 MB of available hard-disk space
- Color monitor with 256-color (8-bit) or greater video card
- Monitor resolution of 800×600 or greater
- CD-ROM drive
- ** 128 MB of RAM required to run Photoshop® and ImageReady™ concurrently
Price
- $609 (upgrade, $199)
