Why is Photoshop so expensive?

Question

Why is Photoshop so expensive?

Answer 1

In the belief professional quality software needs to be expensive (let alone businesses and schools will buy it because it's listed as professional).

It doesn't help that Adobe also resides in some of the most expensive real estate in the country, and has pay scales for programmers that's through the roof.

Answer 2

Photoshop isnt just any normal program. alot of companies use it and it could be used for a variety of things.  

Answer 3

Because a lot of people consider it worth the price.

Answer 4

Photoshop is for professional photographers who use it to enhance images and they MAKE money out of it. this is why photoshop is expensive. well there is always cheaper versions such as elements (which is also for pros but can be used by home-photographers)

Answer 5

because it can do so much....