You can learn more about what ZPS X offers by clicking here, but in this article, we're going to take a look at what the most recent, major update includes. This includes raw processing, layer support, retouching and HDR modules, and many quality-of-life perks such as presets. ZPS X is $5.99 per month or $59 per year (the equivalent of $4.91 per month) and you could argue that not only does it cover a lot of what Photoshop and Lightroom do, but it offers more - video editing for example. The primary takeaway for me is price: Adobe's Creative Cloud app package for photographers (Photoshop and Lightroom) is $19.99 per month. However, there are elements that put ZPS X ahead of Adobe's suite. That is, you can perform varied post-production and digital asset management from the same module of one piece of software. ZPS X aims to be a complete, all-in-one solution for photographers.

I would recommend you read the above-linked article as it goes over the features I believe set it apart, but I will give a brief synopsis for those who are new to ZPS X. I had no experience with it and as somebody who has used Adobe software since the early 2000s, it was an adjustment. I first tried Zoner Photo Studio X around 18 months ago for an article on Fstoppers.

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