: Simplifies masking by allowing users to create rectangular or elliptical frames that act as placeholders for images, which automatically scale to fit.

The 2019 version cycle introduced several tools that changed daily retouching workflows:

: Users can now select specific source pixels to use for fills in a dedicated window, offering real-time previews and the ability to export results as new layers.

Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 (v20.0.6.27696) represents a refined iteration of the landmark Photoshop 20.0 release , prioritizing workflow efficiency and usability over radical tool overhauls. Released in mid-2019, this specific build includes critical stability patches and performance improvements for the core features introduced in the 2019 version cycle.

: Scrolling through the Blend Mode list now provides an instant preview on the canvas, eliminating the need to click each option to see its effect.

: Transforming a layer now maintains its aspect ratio automatically without holding the Shift key.

: Standardized the undo command to step back multiple times by default, replacing the older Ctrl+Alt+Z shortcut requirement.