12 Premium Photoshop Plugins for Designers

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By Grace Smith2014-01-23 10:08:29 UTC

Adobe Photoshop is still the tool of choice among many web designers, simply because it provides a versatile, powerful platform to help us produce beautiful and unique artwork.

It has its limits, however, and at times we need access to functionality that doesn't exist within Photoshop natively. This calls for additional software, in the form of plugins, that integrate easily and extend Photoshops capabilities.

See also: 12 Free Web Apps to Boost Your Drawing Skills

With so many add-ons available, it can be frustrating to research the best ones to download and install, which is why we've done the legwork for you. This list covers 12 premium Photoshop plugins that can improve your workflow, save time, increase efficiency and give you more creative freedom.

We will be covering free plugins shortly, because extending Photoshop doesn't mean breaking the bank — so stay tuned.

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