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Extensibility with UXP

The Universal eXtensibility Platform – UXP is the next generation of plugin APIs, for Photoshop v22.0 and beyond.

UXP Scripts

Write scripts in modern JavaScript to automate workflows.

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UXP Plugins

Build performant plugins with modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. UXP is the next generation of APIs, for Photoshop v22.0 and beyond.

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UXP Hybrid Plugins

Build powerful plugins using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS alongside C++.

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The Photoshop API

Use Photoshop, Lightroom, and Sensei together to create web or server-based workflows to cut out images, reflow banner ads, and more.

The Photoshop Actions API is now live

Experience the power of Photoshop Actions in the cloud via our brand new API. This feature will allow you to automate imaging workflows by enabling playback of Photoshop Actions on one or many images via the cloud.

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Extending Prior Versions of Photoshop

If you're working with Photoshop 2020 (v.21) or earlier, try CEP, ExtendScript, and/or the C++ SDK.

ExtendScript, VB Script, and AppleScript

Write scipts using ExtendScript, Visual Basic Script, or AppleScript.

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CEP and ExtendScript

Build classic extensions with CEP using HTML, CSS, and JS. Automate in-app workflows with ExtendScript, based on ECMAScript 3.

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C++ SDK

Build powerful, low-level integrations using the C++ based Photoshop Plug-in and Connection SDK . Create filters, provide support for additional image formats, create new selectors, and more.

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Where to find it

Which one is right for me?

With so many choices, it can be a little hard to decide.

Extensibility Option	Use Case	Skill Level	Programming Language(s)	Photoshop Minimum version	Under Active Development by Adobe	Associated File Extension	Note
UXP Scripts	Speed up repetitive tasks.	Beginner	JavaScript (ECMAScript >6)	23.5	Yes	PSJS
UXP Plugins	Build panels or other integrations to aid your Photoshop workflow. Store local data.	Intermediate	JavaScript, HTML, CSS	22.0	Yes	CCX
UXP Hybrid Plugins	Build native apps with UXP components.	Advanced	C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS	24.2	Yes	CCX
Photoshop API	Edit thousands of Photoshop documents in the cloud.	Intermediate	Any modern language making a REST API call	n/a	Yes	n/a
Scripting with ExtendScript	Speed up repetitive tasks.	Beginner	JavaScript (ECMAScript 3)	CS3	No	JSX
CEP Panels	Build panels or other integrations to aid your Photoshop workflow.	Intermediate	Extendscript, based on JavaScript (ECMAScript 3), HTML, CSS	14.0 to 20.0	No	ZXP	Not compatible with M1, M2, or Windows ARM
C++ SDK	Build powerful and fast plug-ins.	Advanced	C++	CS3	No	DLL, EXE, DMG
Generator	Generate image assets automatically, send messages to other apps, or control Photoshop.	Intermediate	JavaScript, NodeJS	14.1	No	n/a	Interim solution while UXP built imaging APIs

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