Photoshop CS6

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Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone can help me please. I have recently installed Zorin OS 18 Core, and would like to be able to use my legit copy of Photoshop CS6 with it (I have the full Creative Suite 6 package and product key which I have been using for several years on Windows). I understand that it ought to be possible to use Wine or PlayOnLinux to install Photoshop, but have had no success following tutorials. Could any kind soul point me to a very easy-to-follow tutorial or give me any pointers please? I don't want to go dual boot if I can avoid it, and I have tried GIMP and Krita and would very much prefer to be able to use Photoshop. Thanks all!

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Your best bet is to run Windows in VM and run the apps through there.

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Have you seen this: Photoshop for Zorin - #8 by Zac0511
But don't know specifically if Photoshop CS6 has been tested on Winboat.

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did you tried photogimp

inkscape for me is top on vectorial art

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Thank you for your advice, much appreciated.

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Thank you, I will check it out!

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I hadn't heard of that - thank you, I will check it out!

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Hi and welcome. You might want to give WinBoat a try:

" Yes, WinBoat can run Adobe CS6 .

Multiple sources confirm that Adobe Creative Suite CS6 runs successfully on WinBoat. According to user reports on Reddit and detailed testing on DEV Community, Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom CS6 work reliably when installed via WinBoat. The software runs within a containerized Windows environment, allowing it to function as a native Linux application window.

While performance is generally smooth, some users note minor lag due to the lack of GPU passthrough, but this does not prevent functionality. The process is significantly easier than traditional Wine or Bottles setups, which often require manual dependency installations via winetricks.

Key points :

  • CS6 is well-supported ; later Creative Cloud versions may have more compatibility issues.
  • No GPU acceleration yet, but sufficient for most CS6 workflows.
  • WinBoat eliminates the complexity of manual Wine configuration.

For users tied to CS6, WinBoat offers a practical, seamless path to run it on Linux without dual-booting or relying on unstable Wine setups.

AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts."

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