Adobe Creative Cloud for Students (Mac)

With Adobe Creative Cloud for Students (Mac), you can access all 20+ apps in Creative Cloud and Acrobat DC and own portfolio website, premium fonts, and 20GB of cloud storage

Save OVER 60% on the Creative Cloud All Apps plan if you’re a student. Just US$19.99/mo. BUY NOW!

Adobe tools empower students to think creatively and communicate expressively, so they can turn their classroom ideas into college and career opportunities.

And offer special pricing for education, from individual students to entire institutions. Whether you're a student, teacher, artist, engineer, or entrepreneur, it's easy to express your ideas and share your experiences with Creative Cloud for students and teachers!

Students & teachers
Discounts for individual students and teachers.

Schools & universities
A wide variety of flexible licensing options for classrooms, labs, departments, and schools.

Entire institutions
Customized pricing and licensing plans tailored to the needs of large institutions.

Adobe conducted a study across 18 different industries comparing two million job postings against two million resumes to understand what skills employers really want.

Find out what skills are sought out and how students can adapt their skillsets and resumes to win in the evolving job market. Fostering creativity in the classroom helps students develop the critical thinking and collaboration skills they need to put them on the path to success.

Created by educators for educators, the Adobe Education Exchange is a free learning platform offering instant access to professional development, teaching materials, and other tools designed to ignite creativity in the classroom.

Adobe's integrated cloud-based solutions can help transform educational institutions with digital innovations that enhance recruiting, engage and empower students, and improve operational efficiency and financial health.

Get all Adobe Creative Cloud for Students (macOS) apps for the price of a single app!

Creative Cloud
Give your students, faculty, and staff the leading creative desktop apps plus connected mobile apps and services. Creative Cloud includes everything they need to create graphics, videos, web content, online portfolios, and more.

Marketing Cloud
Help your admissions, development, alumni, and athletic departments get deep marketing insights into their target audiences so they can build personalized campaigns and refine their content for maximum impact.

Document Cloud
Create, review, sign, and track critical documents — including financial aid forms, housing forms, transcripts, and faculty employment documents — from anywhere.

FAQ

Is Adobe Creative Cloud free for college students?
No, Adobe Creative Cloud is not free for college students. However, a seven-day free trial is available. After the trial, students can subscribe at a discounted rate of $19.99/month for the first year and $34.99/month thereafter.

How can students get a discount on Adobe Creative Cloud?
Students can get a 66% discount by purchasing a subscription through the Creative Cloud Plans and Pricing page. A school-issued email is required for verification.

How long does an Adobe Creative Cloud student membership last?
The student membership lasts one year and requires a one-year commitment. Students can choose to pay monthly or annually. The subscription auto-renews each year.

What’s included in the Adobe CC plan for students?

• Acrobat Pro
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• Lightroom
• Adobe XD
• Animate
• Lightroom Classic
• Dreamweaver
• Dimension
• Audition
• InCopy
• Character Animator
• Capture
• Fresco
• Bridge
• Adobe Express
• Photoshop Express
• Photoshop Camera
• Media Encoder
• Aero
• Prelude
• Lightroom Web
• Adobe Scan
• Fill & Sign
• Acrobat Reader

PROS

Access to Industry-Standard Software: It provides access to a wide range of professional-grade software used by creative professionals worldwide. This includes applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and more.

Regular Updates: Subscribers receive regular updates and new features for Adobe applications. This ensures that you have access to the latest tools and improvements.

Creative Freedom: Adobe's software is known for its versatility, allowing you to work on a variety of creative projects, including graphic design, video editing, web design, photography, and more.

Cloud Storage: Adobe offers cloud storage through Adobe Creative Cloud, making it easy to access your files and work on projects from different devices.

Access to Adobe Fonts: You can use Adobe Fonts (formerly Typekit) as part of your subscription, giving you access to a vast library of fonts for your projects.

Educational Discounts: Adobe often offers significant discounts for students and educators, making it more affordable for those in academic settings.

CONS

Subscription Costs: While the student pricing is more affordable than the standard pricing, Adobe Creative Cloud is still a subscription-based service, which means ongoing costs. This might not be feasible for all students, especially those on a tight budget.

Learning Curve: Adobe software can be complex, with a steep learning curve for beginners. It may take some time to become proficient in using these tools effectively.

System Requirements: Adobe software can be resource-intensive, requiring powerful hardware for smooth performance. This could be a limitation for students with older or less powerful computers.

Internet Dependency: It requires an internet connection for installation, updates, and certain features. If you have a slow or unreliable internet connection, this can be a drawback.

Also Available: Download Adobe Creative Cloud for Students (Windows)