This nostalgia has led to a surge in searches for Users are looking for a version of Photoshop that doesn't require a monthly fee, stored conveniently on Google Drive for easy access. But is this search safe? Is it legal? And does it actually work on modern computers?

However, if you refuse to pay a subscription, do not risk the Google Drive lottery. Instead, consider these that run natively on modern PCs and often surpass CS2 in capability.

Key features introduced in CS2 included:

You will miss out on:

“Adobe is providing this download as a courtesy to existing customers. This does not constitute a free or discounted license for new users.”

You cannot buy it from them. Your only legal option for Adobe products is the Creative Cloud Photography plan ($9.99/mo for Lightroom + Photoshop).