Its no Google Docs, but it sure beats the usual back-and-forth via email.
You both have access to the same file, and you both can edit it.
“A lot of my work is based on the fact that clients think they cant use Photoshop.”
To share your document, you just pop crack open the sharing panel and enter an email address.
Even if you dont collaborate on a document, though, there are other uses for this feature.
The advantage is you could make changes on your end, and they can view them.
You wont have multiple copies of the same documents, and the process goes a lot quicker.
Another great use is for teams.
If your team is working on a project, you’ve got the option to now share assets.
Cloud Trust
The downside of any sync or collaboration service is that it exists in the cloud.
But cloud storage is also completely out of your control.
Some designers cant use cloud storage for privacy reasonsperhaps their clients wont allow it.
And for others, the size of the files involved make it impractical.
“Some are gigabytes.
I wouldnt trust any cloud storage with them, and certainly not Adobes.”
Photoshop Presets
Photoshop users enjoy an extra bonus from this new update.
They can now sync their presets between devices.
But thats really just a side benefit compared to sync.
But first, Adobe might have to win over the skeptics.
“Ive never seen a good sync solution,” says Bower.
“I would never rely on one for paying work.”
