I'm a creative software editor - and these are the 8 most exciting updates that made content creation even easier in 2025

It’s been a big year for digital creativity. As the creative software editor for TechRadar Pro, I’ve spent the last 12 months covering a seemingly relentless stream of updates, beta launches, platform overhauls, and the maturing of AI tools from nice-to-haves to essential for professional workflows. And these are the 8 most exciting updates I've seen in 2025.

From one of the best photo editors becoming completely free to the arrival of generative AI models that seamlessly integrate into existing pipelines, the creative apps space continues to dramatically shift. These new tools mean it's never been easier to ideate, generate, and collaborate on creative endeavours - whether you're a solo content creator or a creative professional working in a team.

The barrier to entry is dropping just as the ceiling for quality is rising. While I can't wait to see what 2026 ...