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Adobe Creative Cloud
What Is Adobe Creative Cloud?
Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of creative apps and services for individuals, students, teachers, photographers, and businesses. The cloud-based software includes popular apps like Photoshop for image editing, Illustrator for graphic design, Premiere Pro for video editing, After Effects for motion graphics, and Acrobat Pro for working with PDFs. Creative Cloud provides access to tutorials, templates, fonts, and cloud storage for seamless workflows across desktop, web, and mobile.
Who Uses Adobe Creative Cloud?
Video editing tool for businesses of all sizes which helps with 2D animations, motion graphics, film editing, video stories, audio recording/mixing, cinematic visual effects, and more.
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Reviews of Adobe Creative Cloud
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Expensive but worth it
Pros:
It's a complete solution for all design-related requirements. prom photos to videos and from pixel-based graphics to vector-based graphics. there is something for everyone to use.
Cons:
the price is high. All the features and benefits are going to be much much better if the price was slightly lower.
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The standard, but the gap is closing.
Pros:
Having used Adobe CC ever since its inception, it's still the standard across the board. It runs well on MacOS, is mostly reliable and each app inside it plays well with others.
Cons:
Pricey subscription model, average customer service and Adobe are prone to taking away important features at will, or changing all the shortcuts you ever knew and messing them up in the next release. Its hard to suggest that Adobe are customer-focussed.
Invaluable Resource
Comments: It is absolutely useful, I can use it on all my devices and find invaluable resources.
Pros:
Effective, totally user-friendly and practical.
Cons:
So far I I have found only fUntastic features.
Would Never Use Again
Comments: There is too many loopholes you need to jump through to even try and cancel your membership and account. They make it had for you and change unnecessary fees for their convenience and wont remove their softwares from your computer even if you uninstall it.
Pros:
It has a lot of different application that is world wide accepted and mostly preferred
Cons:
Too many tools and features that doenst have easily digesta le tutorials to figure out how to use and create.
The Industry standard of editing software
Pros:
The Creative Cloud offer a huge suite of editing software that allows us to edit photos and videos.
Cons:
I wish the suite was more affordable. Currently paying over $50/ month.
Professional Software for Professional Users
Comments: Overall I enjoy working in the software included in Adobe Creative Cloud. The software is industry-standard and trustworthy for the professional user.
Pros:
I enjoy having access to all of the software I need for design projects.
Cons:
I dislike that the AI features don't handle requests to add text to AI-generated images very well.
Pro Graphic Design Tools
Comments: Overall very please with as a professional graphic designer these are my go-to programs and what most people in the industry use as well.
Pros:
I like that all of the programs are seamless and integrated together and easy to use together such as Photoshop and Illustrator and even the libraries connect which is nice when using brand assets
Cons:
The thing I like least about it is the price
Adobe: The Industry Standard For A Reason
Comments: Some software has a steep learning curve, and the range of capabilities within each program makes it difficult to master, but these are absolutely essential tools for any creative.
Pros:
The breadth of functionality within this ecosystem is insane - from concept to completion, virtually any creative project can be knocked out.
Cons:
I just can't understand why they've rolled out AI assist in some of the programs—in Photoshop especially, it just isn't ready yet. It's not nearly as smart as other AI options on the market.
Good Product, will continue to use.
Comments: From the first time I started the program it has always been running in the background doing what it does best, it’s backing files up, updating apps, and a bunch of other good stuff.
Pros:
I really enjoyed the ease of use, and very sleek interface.
Cons:
I don’t really know if there is anything that I didn’t particularly like about the software.
We Love Adobe CC
Comments: AAA I love using Adobe CC. It’s used for most any creative project.
Pros:
Ease of use from any PC. Ability to pick up and continue work from most any device at work or home
Cons:
The sheer amount of bandwidth required is extreme in my opinion.
Adobe Is My Daily Driver
Comments: I have been using Adobe tools for over 25 years and generally they have become better. I have recommended a variety of the Adobe tools to others depending on their needs and budget.
Pros:
The cross-functionality between applications is critical and generally works very well. For example, I enjoy being able to create pieces in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Illustrator and compile them in InDesign. I was just using the tools today to build a variety of print and digital pieces.
Cons:
There are some silly quirks with the programs such as in Photoshop you can't paste the file path when opening or saving a file (they use an old file structure format), or in InDesign you can't export as an SVG. There are work arounds, so the software is still useable as a daily driver.
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We use Abobe Creative Cloud every day and have only one complaint...
Comments: The Adobe Creative Cloud is just one reliable product and having all their apps in one place for all our creative needs is key for us. It's extremely affordable and we have had no issues in about five or six years/ We would highly recommend using this platform.
Pros:
Adobe Creative Cloud has become a must for our photographic and video editing company. We use it every day and it's critical that we can use their features across all devices really easily. It looks good, works really well and have had no issues over the last five or six years we've used it. This is one reliable product.
Cons:
The only feature that doesn't seem to work properly for us on the Adobe Creative Cloud is the RUSH mobile App. I suppose this might not come under the Abode Creative Cloud review but we've tried uninstalling it and downloading it (obviously through the Adobe Creative Cloud) and nothing seems to work. The issue is with the exporting feature within the app. It always leaves a green flickering line at the bottom, whether the video is old or new.
Adobe Creative Cloud, Essential Tools for the Creative User
Comments: I’ve been using the setting tools in Creative Cloud since before their inception and Creative Cloud and I find them to be powerful and indispensable.
Pros:
Creative Cloud brings together a powerful and essential set of creative tools under one software bundle that works seamlessly and helps creatives get their job done.
Cons:
Learning to use creative close is not easy but it is necessary for the creative mind.
You need this too
Comments: Great. I was previously using Canva for designing and editing stuff. But now as we start using Adobe we can work in collaboration. And adjustments.
Pros:
The collaborative feature. Like uploading my project work. My other team members find my work and edit or update my product and everything. It is a game changer and I have to upload my project and that is it. It is helpful for collaborative work.
Cons:
I don't have any. But the price is high as a company employee I don't have to pay for this. But as a single freelancer, it is a bit expensive at first.
Very nice and complete but a bit expensive
Comments: Overall I am happy, but I find it a very expensive option. I think there must be other programs on the market that do the same thing and are cheaper. If I want to use just one application, I don't need to pay for all the cloud applications, but it is more expensive to use just one than to have everything. I would like to have an easy and simple option to use only one or (maximum 2) and not have to pay the full price.
Pros:
It's all in one place, you can update the different versions from one place. That makes things easier.
Cons:
What is an advantage becomes a disadvantage, as everything is concentrated in the adobe cloud, and starting from the same hub with the different applications, when you have to make an update it takes too long and does not work well until you update an application you can not open or do anything with the other. I think it may also have to do with the version of my computer, memory ,processor, etc..
*Almost* perfect with a few exceptions
Pros:
I’ve been a user of all of Adobe’s programs for 10+ years. If you are a creative type, anything you need to bring your vision to life is within one of their programs. Photoshop allows for advance photo manipulation, Lightroom is great for color correction, and Premier Pro is great for videographers.
Cons:
The price. If you are a hobbyist, the price can become a little steep at $59.99/mo.
Exploring Adobe Creative Cloud
Comments: Using Adobe Creative Cloud has greatly improved my photo editing skills. With powerful tools like Photoshop and Lightroom, I've achieved professional-quality results. While there's a learning curve, the all-in-one platform streamlines my workflow. Regular updates keep my work fresh, but the subscription cost and occasional customer support issues can be drawbacks. Nonetheless, Creative Cloud remains essential for my creative projects.
Pros:
All in one tools. Regular update Cloud storage Accessible anywhere
Cons:
Costly Subscription High system Requirements Customer Support is most difficult Internet Dependence:
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World’s most capable image editing software
Comments: The applications and tools are great and have been a part of my design and creative process since the start.
Pros:
Adobe Creative Suite offers a comprehensive collection of professional tools for various creative needs, enabling me as a designer to seamlessly transition between different mediums and effectively bring my visions to life.
Cons:
While I don't have preferences or dislikes, some users might find Adobe Creative Suite to be complex and challenging to master due to its extensive features and occasionally, they might find its subscription pricing model to be burdensome for long-term use.
A unified package
Comments: It offers all the essential tools needed for creative professionals in one unified package. I appreciate the seamless integration between apps, regular updates, cloud storage, and the ability to collaborate easily across teams. The versatility of Creative Cloud allows designers, video editors, photographers, and marketers to work more efficiently.
Pros:
It is one of the more versatile suites for creative professionals. I have access to so many tools in one spot and they integrate really well together.
Cons:
Some of the programs are complex and take time to learn. There are so many tools and I feel like I will never learn how to use everything.
All-in-One Creative tools HUB
Pros:
Variety off apps that helps me with my projects from A:Z
Cons:
Softwares not coming in standalone versions anymore
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Still One of the Best
Pros:
I'm a designer so I primarily work out of Illustrator. I've been using this tool over 10 years now and it's still one the best tools for custom graphics. It seems more economical to just pay for the entire suite, but I honestly don't use all of the tools within it everyday. I periodically need to use other tools like Photoshop to make mockups, so for me it's worth it to just have the entire suite handy. There is a comprehensive library of resources available within Adobe so you can learn how to use each of the tools properly and of course you can pick up on different tricks and hacks on platforms like YouTube.
Cons:
Because most of the tools in the suite are primarily designed with trained professionals in mind there is a learning curve, so you have to be willing to invest time into learning how to properly use each of the tools. While Adobe is starting to offer more of the quick, easy-to-learn tools, the majority of the tools available in the suite require more in-depth training. So if you're not invested in developing a skill for the long-term, there are likely easier tools outside of creative cloud that you can use for whatever project you're working on.
Love the software hate the price.
Pros:
I love that all of the program are pretty easy to caught on to. Not much of a learning curvy when transferring from program to program. Drag and drop is really nice. My favorite Adobe softwares are Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.
Cons:
I miss the days when you can just pay one time for the softwares you need. I dont use anything other than Adobe Premiere pro and photoshop so the other programs are kind of unnecessary for me to pay for. I am a college student so 19.99 is okay but changing the price to 39.99 after one year is kind of insane. Honestly if we could get the option to have a lower price for two programs a month I would do that. But I am canceling mine over the price. Too many new programs that still allow one time payment elsewhere.
Best graphic design app out there
Comments: Overall a great experience and very userfriendly.
Pros:
Super user friendly and easy to use - lots of good tools that make photo shop and graphic design easy.
Cons:
Sharing and uploading larger files definitely slows down the app and my computer.
Comprehensive and Versatile
Comments: My overall experience has been largely positive. The benefits and capabilities of Adobe Creative Cloud make it a valuable investment for anyone serious about their creative work.
Pros:
I appreciate that Adobe Creative Cloud has a comprehensive suite of tools that are updated frequently so I always have access to the latest technology for my creative needs.
Cons:
Some of the tools have a steep learning curve which can be daunting for me to navigate.
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Comments: My overall experience is awesome
Pros:
I like the lightroom photo editingGraphics and illustrationsThe PDF app
Cons:
The Drag& Drop and the illustrator vector