Under the hood, version 17.0 deployed structural updates to the , yielding notable speed optimizations for daily design tasks:
Beyond the headline features, CC 2015.5 focused heavily on making Photoshop feel faster.
: This update replaced the old "Refine Edge" with a dedicated workspace, making it much easier to cut out complex subjects like hair or fur. 🎨 Visual & Performance Shifts photoshop cc 20155
: Users can view selections using different transparency modes, including Onion Skin, Marching Ants, Overlay, and Black/White windows.
The enhancement to the Liquify filter (Filter > Liquify) changed the game for portrait photographers. Instead of manually pushing pixels, Photoshop automatically identified facial features. Users could now use sliders to: Adjust eye size, height, width, tilt, and distance. Manipulate nose height and width. Change mouth smile, upper lip, and lower lip. Adjust face shape (jawline, forehead, chin). Performance and Workflow Improvements Under the hood, version 17
Adobe Photoshop CC 2015.5 (technically version 2016.0.0, released in June 2016) was not merely a point update; it was a significant enhancement that fundamentally improved the efficiency and precision of digital artists and photographers.
Have you used Photoshop CC 2015.5? Do you remember the Face-Aware Liquify launch? Let us know in the comments below. The enhancement to the Liquify filter (Filter >
Adobe does not sell standalone versions of CC anymore. However, if you have an active Creative Cloud subscription, you can actually download any previous version.
: When rotating or expanding a canvas, Photoshop now automatically fills in the gaps using Content-Aware technology Face-Aware Liquify