Photoshop CS 8.0 introduced several core tools that are still vital to the software today:
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The 8.0 update focused on expanding technical limits and introducing tools for professional photographers and designers. FilterGrade Expanded Technical Limits: Large Document Support: Added the ability to edit files over Canvas Size: Increased support for canvas sizes up to 300,000 pixels in either direction. 16-bit Editing: Expanded support for 16-bit per channel images. Workflow and Organisation: Camera Raw 2.0: Integrated native support for processing RAW camera files. Hierarchical Layer Groups: Photoshop CS 8