According to incomplete statistics at present, even if the differences between versions are not considered. Photoshop filters are divided into two categories: one is the built-in filter, that is, the filter that comes with Photoshop; The other is the plug-in filter, which needs to be installed before use. Speaking of external filters, people often think of KPT, PhotoTools, Eye Candy, Xenofex, Ulead effect and so on.
Filter classification:
Photoshop filters can be basically divided into three parts: internal filters, built-in filters (that is, Photoshop's own filters) and external filters (that is, third-party filters). Internal filters refer to filters embedded in Photoshop programs. * * * There are 6 groups of 24 filters.
Built-in filter refers to the filter that Photoshop installer automatically installs in the plug-in directory when Photoshop is installed by default. There are 72 filters in the *** 12 group. Plug-in filters are filters made by third-party manufacturers for Photoshop in addition to the above two filters. They are not only complete in variety, but also powerful in function, and their versions and types are constantly being upgraded.