Adobe Photoshop 7.0, released in 2002, remains a legendary version of the software. It introduced the Healing Brush and the vector text engine, making it a favorite for users running legacy workstations or lightweight operating systems.

You have a dedicated Windows 98 or XP machine connected to a vintage scanner (Nikon Coolscan, Minolta Dimage). Modern noise reduction is too aggressive for 35mm scans. Grain Surgery 2’s Scan Grain Removal remains unmatched for cleaning dust and scatter without softening the image.

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