This version remained popular for users on older hardware who weren't yet ready to jump to the AI-heavy requirements of later versions. Notable Features in the 22.x Series
Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster. RAM: 8 GB (16 GB recommended). GPU: DirectX 12 support and at least 2 GB of GPU memory. Adobe Photoshop 2021 22.5.1.441
Powered by Adobe Sensei , these allowed for non-destructive edits like "Skin Smoothing" and "Smart Portrait" (changing expressions or age). This version remained popular for users on older
Improved controls for modifying properties like corner radius and stroke directly on the canvas. GPU: DirectX 12 support and at least 2 GB of GPU memory
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.