Steam Decks are a fantastic alternative to traditional laptops, offering a superior gaming experience along with amazing portability. Surprisingly, they’re also quite powerful when it comes to running creative software, including apps like Photoshop. In this guide, we'll take you through the steps to install Photoshop on your Steam Deck, unlocking its potential for both gaming and creative work.
Takeaways:
- Can you install Photoshop on Steam Deck?
- Learn how to install Photoshop on Steam Deck.
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How to Install Photoshop on Steam Deck
Installing and using Photoshop on a Steam Deck is pretty simple, but there are a few important steps to follow. First, you'll need to set up your Steam Deck to dual-boot Windows 11. While it's technically possible to install Photoshop directly on SteamOS, the process is far more complex and not worth the drama, so we won't be covering that method in this guide.
Before you start doing anything here's what you'll need
- A dual-boot setup with Windows 11 on your Steam Deck.
- A dock to connect the Steam Deck to a monitor.
- The Windows version of the Photoshop installer.
- A keyboard and mouse (optional but highly recommended for easier navigation).
If you aren't sure how to install Windows 11 on your Steam Deck follow the steps in this guide.
Installing Photoshop on Steam Deck Windows 11 Dual Boot
When you have your Steam Deck booted into Windows 11 you can install Photoshop using the standard Windows 11 installation files. You can also install it using any other means you have acquired it. Just make sure you follow the instructions in the installation readme correctly.
Optimising Photoshop on Steam Deck
Once you have installed Photoshop on your Steam Deck there isn't really much Optimisation you need to do in order to get things working. Photoshop will automatically configure things perfectly. That said! It's pretty much impossible to use Photoshop on Steam Deck without a mouse keyboard and monitor. This is where the dock comes into play. Without a Steam Dock, it's pretty much pointless having Photoshop installed on Your Steam Deck.
Can you install Video Editing Software like Davinci Resolve on Steam Deck?
Surprisingly yes you can use video editing software like Davinci Resolve on your Steam Deck though you will need to optimise it a fair bit once you have it installed. Unlike Photoshop it doesn't auto-configure to your device. We've got a full guide on Optimising Davinci Resolve for Steam Deck if you want to check it out. Again though, you'll want to make sure that you're using a Dock with your Steam Deck to make the most out of it.
