The world of digital imaging changed significantly in the Spring of 2007. When Adobe announced its plans for two distinct editions of Photoshop CS3, it marked a pivotal moment, giving birth to a more powerful sibling: . For many, this was more than just a new version; it was the first time Adobe truly "stretched the limits of digital imaging" by integrating 3D and motion directly into the industry-standard workflow.
Photoshop CS3 Extended brought support for popular 3D interchange formats including (an XML format often used for gaming). Importing a 3D object was as simple as using the standard "Open" command, after which it would automatically open in its own 3D Layer alongside standard 2D layers in the same document. adobe+photoshop+cs3+extended+top
