SMRTR TechJun 18, 2026TechSpot

Microsoft and Adobe team up and make Photoshop 20% faster on Windows

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Microsoft and Adobe teamed up to make Photoshop run faster on Windows by improving how the software is compiled. By combining MSVC's peak-performance mode with a newer optimization technique called SPGO, engineers boosted Photoshop's speed by 20% on x64 Windows and 13% on Arm. Users will notice faster brush responsiveness, quicker file-opening times, and smoother filter processing — key tasks in professional creative work.

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