I’ve been watching adobe for a while now, with the release of the Adobe Integrated Runtime [AIR] and the applications which came out shortly after. I knew they were up to something, and I had a feeling it was going to be a slew of new web services. Enter Photoshop Express [pictured above]. Photoshop Express is a new web service that allows it’s users to upload, edit, and share photos and artistic creations in user defined galleries and albums.
After I signed up for the service and took it for a little test drive, I had a few things to note. First, it’s in beta. There are a huge amount of dialog boxes warning you that you’re not connecting to a secure part of the Adobe site. I probably clicked on about a hundred of them. Secondly, it’s still very slow even on a broadband connection. But then again, what are you going to expect from a beta? Overall the concept is stunning, with much thought given to UI layout, organization, and collaboration. I also found it to be great that your Photoshop Express username will log you into the entire adobe site. It makes things much smoother when moving from web app to web app, such as the Adobe Kuler color scheme community. Great job with this slew of new web apps, Adobe!
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