Should I Upgrade?

[Daisy]

I'm embarrased to admit that I'm still using Photoshop 5.5. It does everything I need to to do for my web design business.

Am I really missing out on something by not upgrading? Are there any major new toys in it that will help me out? :confused:

[davecross]

I am equally embarassed to remember when certain new features were introduced (ver 6? ver 7?)
Here are the things that I think would be of use to you in web design if you were to upgrade to CS2:
- Slice tool (for "cutting up" larger graphics)
- layer comps (a great way to work with multiple layers)
- Save for Web (enhanced over previous versions)
- enhanced layer styles (bevels, shadows etc)
- smart objects

I'm sure there are other features & tools that people will chime in with....

[jonknee]

I think the save for web dialog box is worth it right there--really does a great job at getting the graphics down to a small size. That's probably my most common use for Photoshop (after fixing the colors and adding a little sharpening of course!).

[Euroscale]

It´s easier in use to! At first you´ll have to get used to it, just like anything. But when you are, you´ll see you can work faster!