: These are typically created by third-party "repackers" rather than Adobe. The Risks of Using Portable Photoshop
"Photoshop Lite" or "Photoshop Portable" refers to unauthorized variants of Adobe Photoshop that have been "portablized"—modified to run directly from a USB drive or folder without a traditional installation.
: These versions are often stripped of non-essential components to reduce file size and system resource usage.