The release also demonstrated Adobe's commitment to the subscription model. By delivering meaningful updates every year (rather than waiting 18-24 months for major version releases), Adobe proved that continuous improvement could benefit both the company and its customers—even if the transition from perpetual licenses was painful for some.
The "New Document" window provides immediate access to Adobe Stock templates and assets, enabling users to jumpstart projects with pre-built designs. Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 v.18.0.0
Adobe dropped the "Creative Cloud" suffix from the splash screen momentarily, simply calling it "Adobe Photoshop CC 2017." This was the first version to require a mandatory Creative Cloud subscription with no fallback to a serial number. It was also the first version to introduce the "Start Workspace" —that modern, gray, file-open screen you still see today. The release also demonstrated Adobe's commitment to the
Note: As of 2026, Adobe only officially supports the most recent versions of Creative Cloud applications, and older versions like CC 2017 are typically not available for download directly through the Creative Cloud desktop app. Adobe dropped the "Creative Cloud" suffix from the
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