While the idea of running classic Photoshop 7.0 on a modern Samsung or Pixel is cool, the reality is filled with broken apps and security holes. Stick to or Photopea —you’ll get the job done faster and safer. Have you tried any "retro" APKs before? Let us know in the comments below—just make sure to scan your phone afterward!

If you grew up in the early 2000s, you remember the legend: . It was the version that changed digital art forever. Lately, there’s been a buzz around the web about downloading a "Photoshop 7.0 APK" for Android.

But does this classic desktop software actually work on your smartphone? Let’s cut through the noise. First, let’s get the facts straight. Adobe never released Photoshop 7.0 for Android. Photoshop 7.0 was a Windows/Mac product from 2002. Google’s Android OS didn’t even exist until 2008.