I have a subscription for Photoshop, mainly because of the 3d print support in the actual version, but of course for image editing too.

It's not complicated, and you don't need to use the cloud. But the software costs a bunch over time, and you may not keep it when you choose to let the subscriptiion run out. Not the cheapest solution, but maybe worth the money. At the moment I don't regret it.

A ship in port is safe; but that is not what ships are built for.
Sail out to sea and do new things.
-"Amazing Grace" Hopper

Avatar image of me done by Chidori.