Better support for JPEG and GIF formats to help web designers save smaller, high-quality files [5].

: Use this to remove blemishes or distracting background elements. Unlike the Clone Stamp, it automatically matches the lighting and texture of the surrounding area. The Patch Tool

Adobe Photoshop CS6 (the last perpetual license), Affinity Photo 2 (one-time payment), or GIMP (free).

The answer lies in Adobe’s brief experimentation with "dot-release" branding during the transition to CS. In late 2003, Adobe released (a photo organizer) bundled with a slightly updated version of Photoshop 7.0. To distinguish this bundle from the standalone 7.0, Adobe’s internal build numbers and some OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) discs labeled the software as "Version 7.5."

Adobe Photoshop versions jumped from (released in 2002) directly to Photoshop CS (Creative Suite, version 8.0) in 2003. There was never a version 7.5.

Although Photoshop 7.0 lacked the "non-destructive" tools (such as Smart Objects) found in later versions like CS3 or CC, it was lauded for its speed, stability, and crucial improvements in image retouching. The 7.0.1 Update