Adobe Creative Cloud
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Adobe Creative Cloud is a set of applications and services from Adobe Inc. that gives subscribers access to a collection of software. These tools can be used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and more!
How do I get access to Adobe Creative Cloud?
On campus access
Adobe CC is available through computer labs and college-owned devices through MohawkAPPs for free.
Personal computer
Access on personal devices is only available by purchasing it through the Adobe store. Students receive a 60% discount on the Creative Cloud All Apps plan for one year.
NOTE: Students should use a personal email account to set up an Adobe student license. No proof of enrollment is required! A personal email will allow you to access your account and cancel it after a year.
What comes with Adobe Creative Cloud?
The Adobe Creative Cloud plan for students comes with 30+ available apps that you can choose to download however the most popular ones are listed below. See the Frequently asked questions section on the Adobe Students & Teachers page for more details.
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Photoshop
Create and enhance your photos, images, and designs with Adobe Photoshop.
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Acrobat
Edit your documents, access essential PDF and e-signature tools, and make collaboration on PDF reviews easy from any device.
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Illustrator
Create scalable logos, icons, package designs, typography, and illustrations for print, web, and mobile with Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics app.
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Premiere Pro
Make visually stunning videos virtually anywhere with Adobe Premiere Pro. Create professional productions for film, TV, and the web.
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InDesign
Page design software that lets you create, preflight, and publish beautiful documents for print and digital media.
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After Effects
Create cinematic movie titles, intros, and transitions. Learn to animate a logo or character. With the industry-standard animation and creative compositing app, you can take any idea and make it move.
Install Desktop Software
- Sign up for Creative Cloud on the education site to receive your 60% student discount. Students should use a personal email account to set up an Adobe student license. No proof of enrollment is required! A personal email will allow you to access your account and cancel it after a year.
- Locate the Adobe software that you would like to download and click on Install.
- If the app you are looking for is not on the homepage, click on Apps to see all the available apps.
- The Creative Cloud desktop app will automatically download along with your first app.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to download Adobe Creative Cloud onto your computer. Run or Save the installer to proceed.
- Running the installer may prompt an additional permission window asking Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Click on Yes to install.
- Note: The installation process may differ slightly depending on your operating system.
- Follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is complete
- You can monitor its installation progress within the Adobe CC app, and once the software installation is complete, you will be able to use the software.
Additional Resources
- Adobe Help Centre
- Adobe Support Community
- Adobe CC Discover
- Adobe CC Learn
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