Adobe Express
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Features
43 features across 12 categories
AI-Powered Design(5)
Receive AI-generated design recommendations and layout suggestions.
Extend images beyond their original boundaries using AI.
AI-powered tool to fill, extend, or remove objects in images using text prompts.
Replace objects in images with new elements using text descriptions.
Generate images from text descriptions using Adobe's generative AI.
Accessibility(2)
Full-featured design app for iOS and Android devices.
Work on projects offline and sync changes when reconnected.
Assets(1)
Access millions of stock photos, videos, music, and audio tracks.
Brand Management(1)
Save and apply consistent brand colors, fonts, and logos across projects.
Collaboration(3)
Store and organize designs in Adobe Cloud with automatic syncing.
Share projects with team members for feedback and collaborative editing.
Access previous versions of designs for comparison and rollback.
Design Tools(8)
Add entrance, exit, and motion animations to design elements.
Apply blend modes to layers for advanced visual effects.
Generate harmonious color palettes from images.
Intuitive interface for arranging elements, text, and images without coding.
Choose from thousands of Adobe Fonts and Google Fonts.
Adjust transparency and apply visual effects like shadows and glows.
Create and customize QR codes that link to URLs or contact information.
Access a collection of shapes, icons, and design elements.
Export(1)
Download designs in PNG, PDF, SVG, MP4, and other formats.
Photo Editing(5)
Resize multiple images at once to consistent dimensions.
Save and apply custom editing presets across multiple projects.
Crop, resize, adjust colors, and apply filters to photos with intuitive controls.
Automatically remove backgrounds from images with one click.
AI-powered tool that automatically crops images to optimal composition.
Templates(9)
Create professional business cards with branding consistency.
Design professional flyers with customizable templates.
Design and print personalized greeting cards.
Display designs on device mockups like phones, tablets, and billboards.
Create eye-catching posters for events and promotions.
Build ATS-friendly resumes with professional templates.
Pre-sized templates optimized for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Access thousands of professionally designed templates for social media, print, and web.
Get personalized template suggestions based on your project type.
Video Editing(6)
Auto-generate captions and subtitles for videos using AI.
Trim, crop, and adjust video frames precisely.
Automatically detect and extract key scenes from videos.
Create and edit videos with transitions, effects, music, and text overlays.
Adjust playback speed of video clips.
Add smooth transitions between video clips.
Web Design(1)
Create simple single-page websites with drag-and-drop builder.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic design tools
- ✓templates
- ✓2GB storage
- ✓limited generative AI credits
Premium
Popular- ✓All tools
- ✓unlimited templates
- ✓100GB storage
- ✓unlimited generative AI
Premium Team
- ✓Premium features plus team collaboration
- ✓1TB shared storage
Cost Calculator
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 43 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Adobe Express alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 43 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Adobe Express saves ~$33,363.6 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
27 known integrations