Adobe Creative Cloud Reviews

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Cloud-based solution that provides graphic designing through video and film editing, online sharing, audio recording and more.

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Pros:

It has a lot of features and allows you do to nearly anything you can imagine. Customer service and tutorials are super helpful.

Cons:

Half of them download the wrong app (Lightroom) and some times they choose the wrong paid plan because they find it too confusing.

Adobe Creative Cloud ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.2
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.2

Likelihood to recommend

8.7/10

Adobe Creative Cloud has an overall rating of 4.7 out 5 stars based on 7,077 user reviews on Capterra.

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James
James
CEO in Sweden
Verified LinkedIn User
Motion Pictures & Film, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Amazing for video and photo editing and much more!

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Pros:

I love the features of every software. The video editing is advanced and awesome, and the video aswell.

Cons:

I dont like that it was hard to learn, but it was worth it.

Sai Nikhil Chakravarthy
QA Engineer & Scrum master in India
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Unleashing Creativity (Adobe Creative Cloud)

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: In My overall experience, it's a great tool to have I solved so many problems in my current and previous organizations, If you are taking it for personal use I recommend first learning that software, and trying those similar functions in other open-source websites online, then if you're making good use of it then go for it.

Pros:

A comprehensive suite of software tools for creative professionals, Wide range of applications for various industries and creative fields, Seamless integration between different applications, Ability to share files between programs, Cloud-based storage and syncing for easy access and collaboration from anywhere with an internet connection, Regular software updates and new features added to the suite, Extensive community of users and resources for support and learning, Ability to customize settings and preferences for individual workflows, Cross-platform compatibility for both Mac and PC users, Option to purchase individual applications or the entire suite as a subscription service.

Cons:

The subscription-based pricing model can be costly for some, Internet connection is required for installation and updates, which may be a challenge for users with slow or unreliable internet, Certain features or tools may require high-end hardware or graphics cards, which can be expensive or impractical for some users, The size and complexity of some applications may make them difficult to learn, The version compatibility is also an issue.

Aryan
Lab technician in India
Hospitality, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Adobe Creative Cloud

3.0 last week New

Comments: Overall, Adobe Creative Cloud is a great choice for anyone who needs access to a powerful set of design tools. It can be expensive, but the range of features and tools available make it an ideal choice for both professionals and serious hobbyists alike.And the cloud-based platform makes collaboration and content sharing easy. It becomes a valuable tool for teams and organizations.

Pros:

Adobe Creative Cloud offers a suite of professional creative tools for design, photography, video editing, and web development, including regular updates and cloud storage options. Benefits include access to industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, seamless integration between applications, collaboration capabilities, and the ability to work on projects from anywhere with an internet connection.

Cons:

Adobe Creative Cloud requires a subscription, which may be expensive for some users.This software is resource intensive and may require a powerful computer to run smoothly.Some users may prefer the older perpetual licensing model to the subscription-based model.Since the software requires users to connect to Adobe's servers, there were concerns about privacy and data security.Frequent updates can cause compatibility issues with older projects and plugins.

Dennis
Dennis
Videographer - Motion Graphics Artist - Photographer in Kenya
Verified LinkedIn User
Media Production, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Adobe Creative Cloud Review

4.0 2 months ago

Comments: Overall positive, powerful tools for video editing and motion graphics. Can be complex and costly.

Pros:

Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects are widely considered as some of the best video editing and motion graphics software available. Some of the most liked features of these software are their professional-grade tools and capabilities, such as multi-cam editing, motion graphics, and advanced color correction, which allow for high-quality video production and post-production. The software also offers a wide range of effects and plugins, allowing for endless creative possibilities and the ability to achieve a professional look. The software also has a wide range of export options and support for a variety of formats, making it easy to share and distribute your work. Additionally, the software is continuously updated with new features, making it a powerful and versatile tool for professional video editing and motion graphics.

Cons:

The most commonly disliked aspects of Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere and After Effects, include the high cost of subscription, the complexity of the software which can take time to master, and the high system requirements for running the software smoothly. Additionally, some users may find the software to be buggy or have issues with compatibility with certain hardware or operating systems.

Ashley
emails marketing sale marketing in UK
Writing & Editing, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Adobe software

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: I had lot good experience with using adobe software been so it was nice to see that there is lot of software for customer to buy try them out learn something new in all adobe software.

Pros:

"I've had the opportunity to try Adobe software, particularly Photoshop, and I must say they do an exceptional job. The software is top-notch and has helped me learn new skills during my trial period.""I've had the pleasure of trying out Adobe software, including Photoshop, and I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed. The software is of such high quality and it has been a delight to use during my trial period. I've been able to explore various features and tools that have helped me improve my skills and knowledge in digital editing. The interface is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for me to navigate through the different functions. Overall, Adobe has done an excellent job in creating software that not only meets but exceeds expectations. I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for powerful and reliable editing software.""Having had the opportunity to try out Adobe software, I can confidently say that their products are truly exceptional. From Photoshop to their other software offerings, each one is meticulously designed and packed with features that are useful for both beginners and professionals alike. I particularly enjoyed my time with Photoshop during my trial period, as I was able to experiment with various editing techniques and tools that helped me take my work to the next level. What's more, the software's interface is incredibly user-friendly, making it easy to navigate through its vast array of functions. Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed

Cons:

I don't like adobe software that it asking monthly payment which was not helping me with saving money but. I don't have any problem with the software it self.

José
Illustrator in Peru
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My creative tool

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Pros:

Personally, I have been using Adobe for several years now and I would like to say that I have no problems whatsoever. Even when I had a problem, customer support was able to solve it. Regarding my use I would say that it is quite wide because I animate, edit, design with Adobe programs and it is my day to day life.

Cons:

I could only say that when I looked for personalized help it took me a while to find the option, but it was solved. Another aspect, although not so negative, is the fact of having tutorials in Spanish (not a negative aspect, but an observation). It could also cost a little less, perhaps. Many of us who work in the creative sector don't have a steady paycheck so paying such a high membership can be a problem.

Ratulovszky
Web developer, designer in Hungary
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Very useful software!

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: Overall, I think this is a really great piece of software! I've been using it for a long time and so far I've only had positive experiences with it. And some of its minor flaws do not greatly limit its smooth and efficient use! I can recommend!

Pros:

I think this software is really useful for a lot of things. It is also very efficient and advanced in the field of planning, design, animation and photography. Quality is very important to me and I get that from this software!

Cons:

Sometimes I had a problem where I couldn't save my finished work, which made it a little difficult to use the software effectively. Also, some programs were not completely transparent to me, I only understood their exact use with the help of tutorials and learning.

Changmook
Changmook
ceo in South Korea
Verified LinkedIn User
Apparel & Fashion, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

I believe that the overall experience of this was very positive and beneficial to not only me, but t

4.0 2 weeks ago New

Pros:

The applications are relatively simple to use. And I guess it's not a bad idea on paper. Having a membership allows you to spend less money up front. It's also a simple way to remain current. But keep in mind that this is all on paper. In practice, however, it is not so effective.

Cons:

Adobe appears to have a monopoly on the graphic design industry, because I doubt they could get away with their practices otherwise. People who previously acquired their products no longer have a license to use the software they once purchased if they are not using Cloud. Their programs frequently crash and have annoying UI problems. A slew of minor details that don't add up. For example, in Photoshop, resizing used to necessitate holding shift to keep the original dimensions. After users get used to it, they decide to alter it so that when you size something, holding shift changes the width and height independently. Sure, this would have made sense at first, but to alter

Udoka
Udoka
CEO in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My Video editing Software

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Pros:

Adobe creative is a one stop software that brings imagination to pictorial reality.

Cons:

I don't see any quality I like least about Adobe creative cloud.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great!!! and best image processing tool

5.0 last month New

Comments: I've been the user since 2007, and it's part of my life now, it's a part of me that I can't separate myself from.

Pros:

In Adobe Creative Cloud, I like the evolution of the software that every year makes us love the world of graphics with novelties and simplicity in each product

Cons:

updates are frequent they just need to improve a few features

Graham
Solution Architect in UK
Marketing & Advertising, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The defacto creative toolkit

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Our creative team can use a consistent suite of applications for all their work and temporary staff know they will find familiar software to work with when engaged with the agency. Whilst the apps are extremely comprehensive, they can be daunting for new users. Single applications can also be individually expensive to purchase.

Pros:

- Flexibility to use most of the market-leading creative applications - The industry standard, all of our creatives and clients have the ability to view the files - The most powerful image editing and design software - Covers the ability to create print, web and mobile media within a single subscription - For an agency who uses most applications, this is great value for the subscription fee

Cons:

- Can seem a large monthly expense for an agency with a large team - To gain the value users need to regularly utilize multiple applications - Photoshop and Illustrator can be slow for web design, other more focused applications can be faster to design in the digital realm - There is a fairly steep learning curve to become a power user as the apps are very feature-rich

Tara
Creative Director in US
Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Indispensable

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Creative Cloud is amazing. I am always excited by the potential Adobe offers, with powerful tools at my disposal, limited only by my expertise using them and my own imagination.

Pros:

As a designer, I could not live without Adobe Creative Cloud, because it is the industry standard—every designer is using it. I love that Adobe constantly updates the software and then provides a 30-second walk-through tutorial when you open the program with the update, so the user evolves with the program. I love that all of the Adobe programs are available through Cloud so that you don't have to pick just the ones you most need, but you have access to all of them with your login. It it possible to learn the programs well enough to function through just the tutorials provided and the Help feature, and the programs have similar tools to make it easy to use skills from one program in another program. Typekit makes the same fonts available to every user, so the perpetual not-having-the-right-font problem is mitigated quite a bit.

Cons:

I wish more non-designers used it so that I could share working files. Like anything, if you don't have the program, you can't open the files. I also miss the days when I actually owned Adobe programs—with everything Cloud-based, you need to be online to have full functionality, and there is a constant subscription fee. It was nice paying once and being done with it.

Dean
Design & Digital Marketing Specialist in South Africa
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Adobe Creative Cloud is an incredibly powerful software service for skilled individuals

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: The Adobe Creative Cloud is a great tool for any business looking to launch their business into the new digital era. It is imperative that there is an individual or team that can use the applications that come with Adobe Creative Cloud as it is a skill-based software service with amazing capabilities!

Pros:

The Adobe Creative Cloud is a comprehensive software service with incredible applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. Looking to create eye-catching motion graphics and videos? Adobe Creative Cloud is the hub that also provides access to Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro, 2 powerful tools available to put your business into modern digital territories. The Adobe Creative Cloud is a versatile product as it can be accessed daily via a very handy desktop app that is available for MacOS or Windows, or alternatively directly through their website into a neat little WebApp with a world of creativity at your fingertips. Should your digital team have the expertise, the Adobe Creative Cloud software service also has the Adobe Dreamweaver Application which is arguably the best coding software on the market and due to it being cloud-based it has access to all the necessary frameworks such as the HTML Bootstrap Framework. This allows users to create incredible websites, WebApps and Mobile Apps regardless of the Operating System. Another benefit is the addition of having access to Adobe Acrobat Pro which allows users to manipulate and edit .PDF documents with ease. We highly recommend the Adobe Creative Cloud to any and all agencies that have the budget to extend their digital capability and creativity.

Cons:

The Adobe Creative Cloud is quite a pricey software service that is based on a yearly or monthly subscription and is not beneficial to companies that will not be using the applications on a daily basis. The Adobe Creative Cloud also lacks progress in the 3-Dimensional creation space. Although Adobe has recently purchased the Substance Softwares it is not part of the Adobe Creative Cloud and is an additional cost should you wish to use it. Baring in mind Adobe Creative Cloud does have Adobe Dimension for 3D creation, but this does not have the capabilities of modeling or extreme texturing as it is more a 3D object management tool. Overall the Adobe Creative Cloud should not be used for 3D graphics.

William
Director in South Africa
Writing & Editing, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Adobe Creative Cloud

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: My overall experience with the adobe Creative Cloud has been amazing. It is very easy, professional, and convent to use for both entry and professional creatives.

Pros:

Adobe suit is very easy and convent to use. I love the fact that you can dynamically interlink from one software to another. Their Plugins are accessible and easy to find. I love the fact that they have different software for different purposes. Their interfaces are user freely and it can be learnt easily. Their softwares are professional, and you don't need external hardware to make them work. Adobe Creative Cloud listens to their customers, they fix bugs, they innovate their software yearly which makes it more easier for us to use as customers. I love the fact that some of their software are available on mobiles, which makes it easier to work on the move.

Cons:

The subscription fees are quite expensive. Rendering and exporting processes take long sometimes. Requires you to have a fast device for the software to function properly. Some of their softwares crash quickly. External plugins are expensive as well.

Nate
Creative Arts Pastor in US
Religious Institutions, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Creativity, Collaboration, and Consistency

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: Overall ACC has only improved over the years since its creation. Coming from the massive software box days and CD's, it is so much easier to install the apps you need, keep them updated, learn, access stock utilities, browse ideas, and share ideas than ever before due to the ACC. Adobe continues to outdo themselves each and every year and I can't tell people enough about how great ACC is.

Pros:

The Adobe Creative Cloud provides excellent opportunities for you to learn, add new fonts, search stock material to use in your projects. ACC allows you to connect to Behance to share your work, connect with other users, and gain ideas from the community that exists there on Behance. Another nice feature is that you can update all of your apps, and if your a full ACC user, try out some of the new programs that Adobe is always adding.

Cons:

Honestly, there isn't a whole lot that isn't to like about ACC. However, within each program, you have the availability to access the Adobe Stock materials that you can download and use within your projects. It would be nice to have the option to download a demo prior to purchasing to try within the project.

John
Owner in UK
Photography, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Tried & tested

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I use creative cloud apps everyday in my photography business for both managing Image files, basic editing & client viewing in lightroom, advanced editing in photoshop and also the creation of marketing materials (fliers, posters etc.) also in photoshop. I've been using Photoshop for about 18 years, and Lightroom for well over 10 years and I'm still learning. They're not the easiest programs to get your head around, but there's a lot of free great material available on YouTube to get you up and running. I've never had any issues with the software or subscription and I often recommend them to others.

Pros:

The creative cloud subscription gives you the latest version of the software, there's no need to buy a new version each time it's released. Personally I use the photography package and have lightroom & photoshop as part of this, both of which I use daily. The latest features/updates in the 2020 version (of PS) are great (especially updates to content aware fill) and are very useful for the type of work I do saving me a great deal of time. A lot of people moan about the subscription route Adobe have gone down. Personally I think it's a positive aspect and the great thing about it is that you can try it, and if it's really not for you then just cancel your subscription and try something else.

Cons:

The only thing which I found slightly annoying, is that some of the features & functions work slightly differently when you're essentially trying to do the same thing. For example transform, crop etc. - sometimes I have to hold shift, sometimes I don't depending on which function I'm using which is confusing - there doesn't seem to be any standardisation. Also I find going from Lightroom to Photoshop can also be confusing sometimes when the same tools in each program, use different commands/shortcuts etc. it does take some getting used to.

Sheila
Graphic Designer in US
Graphic Design Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The cream of the crop

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I like that you can download an entire suite of programs to handle graphics, photo editing, publications, vector images, and even video editing with Premiere Pro. I don't think I've even scratched the surface of all the capabilities and functions of the Adobe Creative Cloud.

Pros:

The Adobe Creative Cloud is the Rolls Royce of graphic design and video editing software. It's also the most expensive, but you get what you pay for. I taught myself via the extensive library of tutorials that exist on YouTube. It took years of practice and lots of patience, but once you get the hang of the tools and capabilities, the options are only limited to your creativity.

Cons:

I don't like that the different programs within the suite have different shortcut functions. I wish they would standardize the keyboard shortcuts because when I switch back and forth between programs, I have to remember the shortcut keys for each program. For example, I'll be working on Illustrator, which uses ctrl+2 to lock a layer. Then I'll switch to InDesign and that uses ctrl+L to lock a layer. Also, I wish they would also offer the local software as opposed to strictly the subscription model. It's very expensive, especially for a solo practitioner.

Timmy
Database Administrator in US
Information Technology & Services, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Capable, enterprise-level creative software at a steep price

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: It has been a difficult task to keep the software fully updated while not getting negative feedback from our creative team for excessive downtime. The capabilities of the software, when it's working, are unrivaled. Our creative professionals love it for its user-friendly keyboard shortcuts, and I love it for the wealth of pre-made design tools, templates, and solutions that it offers out of the box. It's a software package perfect for aspiring designers, enterprises, and experienced solo designers alike.

Pros:

I like the capability to take creative work (digital files, large unfinished .pdf documents, color swatches for half-complete design work) on the go. Especially in times like right now, designers and our team's creative professionals need to be able to work on their schedule, when inspiration strikes them. Having access to the suite of Adobe products from the cloud makes this software more useful and effective than ever before, totally justifying the arduous task of version control and monthly price tag.

Cons:

The hardest part of using this software package effectively was keeping it updated, encompassing illustrator, PDF reader, and photoshop all update on different cycles and the most up-to-date version of the creative cloud may not actually be comprised of the most recent photoshop versions. When versions aren't the same, problems can pop up between team members working on files in tandem from different versions of the same software.

Don
Manager of Technical Services - Digital Media & Broadcasting in US
Education Management, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best bundle of tools for creative professionals

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I have used Creative Cloud since it's original release and never regretted the decision. We mostly focus on their video, audio, and photo tools where I work. Tools such as Adobe Premiere, Audition, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Each tool is excellent at what it does and if not the leading tool in the industry, very close to it. Adobe releases at least 2 large new versions each year with many point releases in-between, further enhancing your investment. They are great at listening to and implementing customer feedback.

Pros:

Creative Cloud makes it very easy to access, install, and manage Adobe's wide range of creative products. With more recent versions they've made it very simple to see what applications are installed, can be installed, and have upgrades available. Its also very easy to uninstall any application you are no longer using. Beta versions of the applications are also accessible and can be run in conjunction with release versions, which is a great way to preview what new features are coming up. Even better, outside of managing each application, Creative Cloud saves your application settings to the cloud. This includes everything from templates and fonts to custom window layouts and keyboard shortcuts. Should you you log into your account on a new computer, all of those preferences can by synced to it. This is a big time saver for anyone who regularly needs to switch computers, such as students working in different computer labs.

Cons:

There are very few things I dislike about Creative Cloud. The biggest is probably the cost of entry. If you are a professional and making money on a regular basis with Adobe's software, then it's definitely worth the cost. If you are a hobbyist it's more difficult to justify spending $50 or more per month when competitive solutions can be purchased with one time fees for much less. As a result, while I would strongly recommend it to any of my professional friends, I would not do so for a neighbor or friend who is seeking to dabble in what these tools have to offer. It's too bad Adobe can't figure out a more cost effective way to let those hobbyists access the tools while maintaining their reasonable monthly subscription cost for professionals.

Thomas
Thomas
Freelance Visual Artist in US
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Adobe Creative Cloud - All of my design needs right where I need them.

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Overall, I believe that Adobe's Creative Cloud programs are really worth what you receive. I haven't used every program included in Creative Cloud, but the programs I DO use and depend make what I do as an artist possible. Great teaching tool.

Pros:

I have been using Adobe's creative products for years, especially when they didn't even start organizing their Software brands with Abode Creative Cloud. The programs I mainly use within the Creative Cloud are Photoshop for illustration and design, while it's also very nice and convenient for me to design logos/type in Illustrator to later import into Photoshop for post-rendering. I've had mild experience with a few of their other products, such as InDesign and Aftereffects as well. Adobe After effects is their primary animation suite, and I've also had some great experiences with that program as well. All of the programs featured within the Creative Cloud Suite are very easy to learn and understand, in my personal experience, even though I may be biased considering how much experience I've had with these products over the years.

Cons:

I wish there was an auto save function within the system. I've had many times where I simply forgot to save some amount of work, and while it's a good practice to save constantly on your own, this I could see definitely helping out in those situations. Otherwise, I don't really have any issues, other than some slight performance/optimization issues that may be more on my end. It would be much better if Adobe offered users the ability to buy their software instead of buying into subscription-based services.

Duane
Executive Producer in US
Photography, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The Creative Toolkit

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: The modern creative field is a demanding industry. For those of us who entered the workforce in the mid-2000's, we couldn't land a desirable position by specializing in one aspect of our industry. The recession, along with exponential global corporate growth, produced a generation of Swiss Army Knives. Those of us who quickly adapted survived. I wouldn't be in the position I am in my career without the ease of use and collaborative elements of Adobe Creative Cloud. I can wear my photographer hat in Lightroom and Photoshop and then immediately switch gears to Commercial Advertising in Premiere, After Effects, and Encoder.

Pros:

The collaboration between the apps within the suite. I can adjust the look of an image in Lightroom, retouch the image in Photoshop, animate the image in After Effects, and load it into a video project in Premiere. If I make a change to the image at any point in the workflow chain, the other Apps automatically update it in their UI. It saves me hours every day.

Cons:

It still is a bit buggy. There are times where the software will crash when overloaded. It just becomes something I always think about during the work day. How much of a load am I putting on the software, how will it affect app integration, and (most importantly) is my auto-save set up properly. It's manageable from a professional standpoint but definitely something to keep in mind.

Tommy
Director in US
Media Production, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I love Adobe Creative Cloud!

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: My overall experience with Adobe Creative Cloud has been great! The applications and tools are top-notch and have been a part of my workflow with my creative work since the beginning. There are countless tutorials available​ online and Youtube to teach you anything you want to know, and Adobe support is always there and ready to help if​ needed.

Pros:

Adobe Creative Cloud has given me all the tools I need as a creative to produce content at the highest level. Adobe is constantly updating their software, and asking for user feedback, which gives us users the best and optimal experience with the tools we are constantly using. Not only are Adobe products considered Industry-standard, but Adobe has created software and tools that are very easy to use, and if there are​ any problems Adobe support​ is always ready to help.

Cons:

Honestly, there isn't much to say in terms of constructive feedback for this software. The only topics I've come across with this software is that it operates smoother and faster when working with Windows or PC rather than Mac and at times apps can crash. However, the speed/efficiency I've experienced as a Mac user is not something that's given me a problem even working with lots of various files including 8K RAW Red Files. In regards to applications crashing, Adobe does a great job about saving and recovering projects, and I've never experienced a situation where I completely lost my data or anything of that manner.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design Software
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Rely heavily on this suite of software - but feel held hostage

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: Well, the obvious: It enables me to do get my work done. I use the apps every day and use them all together.

Pros:

I love that all the apps work together and I can work in a more streamlined fashion across Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, etc. I love that it includes all the apps and I can install or uninstall whichever I want or need at any time. There are additional features like the fonts access and marketplace. It's a great one-stop-shop for the designer who needs to use all these apps. Even if you use only a few, it's a great asset to have at your disposal.

Cons:

The subscription packages aren't really optimal for the designer who only needs 3 of the 20 apps (or whatever they have). It's essentially like having to sign up for even the. minimal cable tv package when you watch only 4 of the 200 channels. I miss the days when you could buy what you needed and own it. The monthly fee leaves me in a very BAD position b/c I have so many PS, AI, & INDD files that would be useless without paying money. If I choose to cancel, I'm screwed. At least in the past, I owned my software and I wasn't forced to keep paying every month perpetually. So I am paying a LOT of money over the course of the handful of years that I have it vs. updating every couple of years to the next version. I see the benefit but it's actually way more expensive this way. The other thing that drives me crazy is that each update they do somehow comes with a change in the workflow that didn't need to be changed. Things are somehow either moved to a totally unknown different location or removed entirely. That is a huge pain for a veteran designer and I believe "if it's not broken, don't fix/change it" but Adobe seems to believe differently. Lastly, the apps crash very often, even on a workhorse computer with a lot of RAM and HD space.

Pressilla
Insurance Broker in US
Insurance Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Lots of Great Functions

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It is very functional. Many apps to choose from. I realized that the apps are very specific, so if I'm working on a photo or design, I could choose between more than one app for the task. Deciding which app to choose was always dependent on the direction that I needed to go with my design. I was impressed with the quality of the software. Hardly had any glitches.

Pros:

The software was very functional with over 20 different apps. This made tasks easier to complete through specific programs. I mostly used the Photoshop and Audition program. Photoshop has many great features for creating designs for my business. The quality was amazing and the more I used it, the smoother the process. It really sparked creativity with the features of lighting, colors, cropping the background from the image and adding your own, and was easy to use with green or white screen. They give a discount if you are a student to make it more affordable. For the vast variety of apps included, the price is worth it if you are in fact using them. My partner loved the In design app for making Ebooks. He found it very useful. The Audition program is very easy and exciting to use. You can record demos, songs, voice overs and much more. The sound quality (which is normally impacted by your input source as well) is very good. The mixing program that is built into the software does a great job with the auto mix features. It also has capabilities for getting rid of background noise which is a huge deal if your not recording in a professional studio. Easy to collaborate with others and lots of storage space for your work.

Cons:

It's rather on the expensive side if you only plan on using a few apps. It is definitely not one of the easiest programs to use and does take some getting used to. Editing in Photoshop can sometimes be difficult for beginners. A lot of the features are unique and are not self-explanatory so watching tutorials will help out a lot with getting started. Takes a lot of RAM to run the program on my desktop. It did not work well on my laptop which was a bit disappointing.

camillia
Graphic Designer in US
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Everything You Need To Succeed

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: In the years I been using creative cloud I can say if you have small business and do all your marketing and wanna create videos/promos/flyers/make animation/edit anything media related, even down to customized websites you can do it with Creative Cloud it makes all things possible! lol And with photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects ( which is really cool too) In-Design you can download templates from websites like Envato which makes things run so smoothly for you. I've had no problems outta creative cloud ive been using it since 2010 and I LOVE IT! Esepcally on the Microsoft side. There interface is easier to use than apple's creative cloud. It's pretty affordable too. I was student so it was like 19.99 a month of something like that for thousands of dollars worth of products I don't know how they make it so cheap. But I thank them from the bottom of my heart because it's help me get so much stuff done for business,church even fun projects I used to do outside of the job element.
Please use Creative cloud they are like the Mc.Donalds upgraded to 4 stars in Production of any kind. Spark is a really cool program to use it's available on the i-pad. Well that's where I used it at. I mean with simple clicks you can create flyers and layouts. You can start a project on your computer do another one on the laptop and finish up on the tablet. It's universal I really love Adobe and pray that are not doing anywhere anytime soon. I often wonder if this is what Movie producers use.

Pros:

I LOVE LOVE LOVE creative cloud. It has so many products available to you to get all your media production,Video editings, Marketing,Promotional Videos, Anything you can possible think of in media production, Flyers, Websites, Commerical ads, Facebook promo's, My favorite is Photoshop like I spend HOURS! On photoshop but if I need lightroom to lighten a image or darken a specific section of a photo I can do that as well. Like you can change the color of a shirt to match the eyes of someone. You can even edit a specific section of a image in one software and hop to another to complete the project your working on like I've started out doing something in photoshop and exported it to Ai. It's so easy to use I think they have little tutorial videos to get your started on the products so you can better understand what your doing. It's so many products included in creative cloud I haven't even used them all yet lol. When I say you can do EVERYTHING I mean you can do EVERYTHING. I wouldn't think of using anything else for my marketing/videos/customer flyers/promo videos, Even short films. They have this product called premiere pro. It is so awesome to use!! Like you can merge videos cut clips out add sound. It makes you feel like a real producer and I didn't even have to take a class for it. The tutorial videos they provide along with youtube are amazing. It explains everything. The apple interfaces with Creative Cloud aren't a user friendly to me honestly. I like the Microsoft.

Cons:

The only product in creative cloud that I haven't really liked that well is In-Design I find it quite difficult to use at times. That's just my opinion though. I really can't think of too many things that I don't like about creative cloud honestly. It does pretty much everything. It might awhile but the customization of the finest of details is worth it if your a perfectionist like me. And if you feel you can't get something done in one program you can always use another product in Creative Cloud that might have a better interface for it.