Adobe Photoshop 2021 22.5.1.441 May 2026

A breakthrough tool that automatically masks the sky and allows users to swap it with a preset or custom image.

Refined the Mercury Graphics Engine to better utilize GPU acceleration, reducing "stuttering" when panning across large, high-resolution canvases. Adobe Photoshop 2021 22.5.1.441

While 22.5.1 focused on stability, it carries over the signature features introduced throughout the 2021 lifecycle: A breakthrough tool that automatically masks the sky

Improved controls for modifying properties like corner radius and stroke directly on the canvas. This update was part of the final series

This update was part of the final series of patches for the "Photoshop 2021" cycle before the transition to the 2022 (v23) major release. It served primarily as a "bug-fix" build to ensure professional workflows remained uninterrupted.

4 GB of available hard-disk space for installation.

For the latest security patches and AI tools like Generative Fill, users are generally encouraged to check for updates via the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App .