Graphic design, photo, and video editing tools are provided through Adobe Creative Cloud. Adobe Creative Cloud is an expansive collection of over 20 professional level tools for graphic design, image and video editing, effects creation, web, and application development. You decide which apps you use and which you don't, making it easier than ever to work and design.
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Faculty, Staff, Students
Faculty, Staff, Student Employees, Graduate Assistants
- Log into Adobe using your NetID and password.
- You are allowed to install Adobe Creative Cloud apps on two computers (TXST owned or personal).
- Verify that your computer meets the Adobe system requirements.
- If you have questions about these prerequisites, please contact ITAC your department's technical support person (TSP) before proceeding.
- Adobe Stock
Students (Adobe Discount Program)
Computer Labs
- Adobe Creative Cloud for Computer Labs
- Technical Support Personnel:
- Submit request to install the Adobe Shared Device License (SDL).
- Verify that your computer meets the Adobe system requirements.
- If you have questions about these prerequisites, please contact ITAC or your department's technical support person (TSP) before proceeding
- Installation Instructions
License Types
| Features and Functionality |
Adobe CC Desktop App (Individual Use) |
Adobe CC Shared Device License (Labs/Shared Computers) |
Adobe Express |
| Available Apps |
All Apps |
Most Apps |
Some Apps |
| Available To |
Faculty, Staff, Student Employees, Graduate Assistants |
Faculty, Staff, Students |
Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Log In To Use |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Open Computer Lab |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Work Computer |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Personal Computer |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Cloud Storage |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Frequent App Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Adobe Express vs. Adobe Creative Cloud
| Feature |
Adobe Express |
Adobe Creative Cloud |
|
Templates
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Thousands of templates for social media posts, graphics, presentations, videos, and more |
A wider range of templates available for a wider range of creative projects |
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Stock photos and videos
|
Access to a limited collection of royalty-free Adobe Stock photos |
Access to the entire Adobe Stock collection of over 160 million royalty-free photos and videos |
|
Editing tools
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Easy-to-use editing tools for basic tasks such as cropping, resizing, and adding text |
More advanced editing tools for more complex tasks such as masking, layering, and color correction |
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Supported file formats
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Can export to a variety of file formats, including JPG, PNG, PDF, and MP4 |
Supports a wider range of file formats, including RAW, PSD, AI, and AE |
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Collaboration
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Can share templates and assets with others via Creative Cloud Libraries |
More collaboration features available, such as real-time co-editing and commenting |
See more comparisons here.