Adobe Creative Cloud
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Complete creative tools for design, photo, video, and web.
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Features
43 features across 18 categories
3D Design(3)
Node-based 3D material and texture creation software.
3D texture painting and material authoring tool.
Tool for creating 3D materials from images and photogrammetry.
AI Tools(4)
AI-powered chatbot to summarize, analyze, and extract information from PDFs.
Generative AI engine integrated across Creative Cloud apps for content creation.
AI-powered tool to generate or remove content in images using text prompts.
Generate images from text descriptions using Adobe Firefly.
Animation(2)
Vector animation tool for creating interactive animations and interactive content.
Real-time character animation tool that uses webcam input and motion capture.
Asset Library(1)
Access to millions of royalty-free images, videos, and templates.
Asset Management(3)
Digital asset browser and organizer for managing creative files.
Metadata attribution system to track image origin and editing history.
Cloud-synced collections to organize and reuse design elements across projects.
Audio(3)
Professional audio editing and mixing software.
AI-powered tool to improve audio clarity and reduce background noise.
Simplified audio mixing and mastering in Premiere Pro.
Cloud Services(2)
100GB to 1TB of cloud storage depending on subscription plan.
Cloud-based version control to restore previous edits and track changes.
Collaboration(1)
Real-time co-editing and sharing features in Creative Cloud apps.
Design(1)
Quick design tool for creating graphics, web pages, and social media content.
Document Management(1)
PDF creation, editing, and management with advanced security features.
Graphic Design(1)
Vector graphic design tool for logos, icons, and illustrations.
Photo Editing(10)
Non-destructive editing layers for color and tonal adjustments.
AI-powered removal tool that intelligently fills missing or unwanted content.
AI tool to extend or enlarge image boundaries with generated content.
Cloud-based photo management and editing with non-destructive adjustments.
Desktop-focused version of Lightroom with advanced organizational capabilities.
Machine learning-based filters for intelligent photo adjustments and transformations.
Advanced image editing with layers, filters, and content-aware tools.
Tool for manipulating and deforming images with pin-based controls.
Embedded files that maintain editability and scalability in Photoshop.
AI upscaling tool to enhance image resolution and detail in Lightroom.
Publishing(1)
Page layout and publishing software for print and digital documents.
Typography(1)
Access to thousands of typefaces with Creative Cloud subscription.
Video Editing(4)
AI tool that automatically resizes videos for different aspect ratios.
Link between Premiere Pro and After Effects for real-time composition updates.
Advanced color grading and correction in Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Professional video editing software with timeline-based multi-cam editing.
Video Effects(1)
Motion graphics and visual effects composition software.
Web Design(3)
Automatically generate animations between design states in XD.
Preview and test web designs across different screen sizes in XD.
UI/UX design and prototyping tool for web and mobile applications.
Web Development(1)
Web development IDE for coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Pricing
Adobe Express
- ✓Basic design and photo editing
Single App
- ✓One Creative Cloud app with 100GB storage
All Apps + Cloud Storage
Popular- ✓All 20+ Creative Cloud apps
- ✓1TB storage
- ✓Firefly credits
Photography Plan
- ✓Photoshop and Lightroom with 1TB storage
Creative Cloud Discounted
- ✓All apps for first year new customers
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Buying Adobe Creative Cloud saves ~$31,743.6 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
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