(Prepared as a general, non‑proprietary informational report. All details are based on publicly available sources as of 2026.) 1. What Is Geolayers 3? | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Product type | A plug‑in for Adobe Photoshop that adds geographic mapping, GIS, and coordinate‑based editing capabilities. | | Primary use‑cases | • Creating map‑based visualizations • Overlaying geospatial data on raster images • Exporting georeferenced graphics for print or web • Working with shapefiles, KML/KMZ, GeoJSON, and other GIS formats | | Supported platforms | Windows 10/11 (64‑bit) and macOS 12‑14 (Intel & Apple Silicon) – requires a recent Photoshop version (CS6 → Photoshop 2026). | | Typical customers | Cartographers, GIS analysts, environmental consultants, urban planners, and graphic designers who need map‑centric workflows inside Photoshop. | 2. Licensing Model (as of the latest public information) | License Type | Description | Typical Cost* | Renewal / Updates | |--------------|-------------|---------------|-------------------| | Per‑Seat (Single‑User) License | One activation tied to a single user (can be installed on up to 2 machines for that user). | US $149 – $199 (one‑time) | Includes 1‑year of free upgrades; thereafter renewal at ~30 % of original price. | | Floating (Network) License | A pool of seats managed by a license server; useful for teams. | US $399 – $499 for 5 seats (one‑time) | Same upgrade policy as per‑seat. | | Educational License | Discounted for accredited schools, colleges, and universities (requires proof of eligibility). | ~50 % of commercial price. | Same upgrade policy; may be limited to non‑commercial use. | | Trial License | Fully functional 30‑day trial, no watermarks. | Free | No automatic upgrade; a commercial key is required after expiration. | | Subscription / SaaS (if offered) | Some vendors have experimented with annual subscription bundles that include Photoshop integration. | Typically US $70 – $100 / yr | Continuous updates while active. |