| Feature | CC 2018 | CC 2023+ | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 100 GB included | 1 TB+ (higher cost) | | Neural Filters | ❌ Not available | ✅ Yes (AI skin smoothing, colorize) | | Object Selection Tool | ❌ (Only basic Select Subject) | ✅ Yes (refined AI) | | Live Shapes | ❌ (Converted to rasters) | ✅ Yes (Editable rectangles/ellipses) | | Multilingual UI | ✅ Full support | ✅ Full support | | Offline Usage | ✅ 99 days before re-check | ⚠️ 30 days, stricter | | Subscription Cost | Legacy (same as current) | $20.99+/month |
: Support for OpenType variable fonts allowed designers to customize weight, width, and slant using simple sliders. Performance and Stability
While later versions like CC 2019 are noted as faster, the 2018 version established the foundation for modern intuitive workflows. Multilingual Management