Is Adobe Creative Cloud Worth It? There's a case to be made that it's more expensive to pay for a subscription long-term, rather than paying for a single, permanent software license. However, the consistent updates, cloud services, and access to new features make Adobe Creative Cloud a fantastic value. Welcome to Creative Cloud! To get started, simply download your first trial app from the Adobe website. The Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app—which you'll use to manage future app downloads—installs at the same time. Navigate to the Creative Cloud apps catalog. Find an app that you want to.
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If you are an existing Adobe Creative Cloud subscriber there is a way of getting a FREE 90 days added to your account potentially worth up to £150 if you are an all access subscriber!
I accidentally stumbled upon this method when a client asked me to help her cancel her subscription due to her taking a year out and ultimately wouldn't be making any use of her £49 a month commitment.
To get your free 90 days you do need to hold your nerve slightly but I have tried it on more than one occasion now and it does work every time!
So simply follow these steps and you will be able to enjoy Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and all the other apps completely for FREE for nearly 3 months!
The first thing we are going to do is go to Adobe.com and login to your Adobe Creative Cloud account, this has to be through their website and not through the Creative Cloud App on your computer.
Once signed in you need to navigate to Plans and Products and click on the option to ‘Manage Plan' this will take you to your personal Adobe Creative Cloud plan details.
Next under plan details there is an option to ‘Cancel Plan' don't worry it wont cancel it immediately there are a few more steps, we are not actually going to cancel the plan but we are going to go very close just stay with me here!
Once you click on the Cancel plan it will take you through to another page asking why you want to cancel your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
You do need to choose one of these options but it doesn't really matter which one, as I've mentioned we are not going to be actually cancelling the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription…
So now it is going to ask you if you are sure you want to cancel your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription? The answer is still yes so click continue!
So here we have it the magic page! If you have held your nerve this far you will now still get the option to continue your plan but with 90 days at no charge! As long as your billing is not due in the next 48 hours you will not be charged for just over 3 months! Obviously at this point you can click ‘Keep my plan' and it will go back to your account page with the 90 days credit added.
After the 90 days it will revert back to your normal billing cycle, although we could give it a few months after that and try this method again you never know it may reset itself!?
How Long Is The Adobe Creative Cloud Trial Version
Are you looking to learn about more about the Adobe Creative Cloud Applications?
At Creative studios in Derby we have a number of Adobe Training Courses for all levels of ability and need. We regularly run Adobe training courses in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects to name a few.
If you are interested in getting up to speed with any of the Adobe Creative Cloud Applications check out our upcoming courses, or if you would like to have a quotation from us to come to you and train in your own offices just fill out the form below and we will get back to you with more information and a no obligation quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adobe Creative Cloud?
Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of popular Adobe applications available online through a subscription based service.
What software is included?
The Creative Cloud suite includes Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Audition, Bridge CC, Scout, Dreamweaver, Edge, Encore, Fireworks, Flash, InCopy, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Media Encoder, Muse, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Prelude, and SpeedGrade.
Who is eligible?
- Students: Students can use Creative Cloud on any university-owned computer. Students can also install Creative Cloud on personally owned computers if the purchase a Creative Cloud subscription through the CSULB Software Depot for $20.00/year. Student Creative Cloud subscriptions purchased through the CSULB Software Depot are good for twelve months after the date they are purchased, and can be renewed until they graduate.
- Faculty and Staff: Faculty and staff can use Creative Cloud on any university-owned computer. Faculty and staff can also install Creative Cloud on personally-owned computers as long as they are used primarily for university business.
How much does the subscription cost?
The Student Creative Cloud subscription costs $20/year for current CSULB students.
Where do I go to purchase the student subscription?
The student subscription can be found through the Software Depot.
I can't see the full Adobe Creative Suite, how do I activate my subscription?
- Launch any Creative Cloud application (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.)
- Click on Help. You will either see an option to Sign In or an option to Sign Out.
- If you see the option to Sign In, then click on Sign In.
- If you see the option to Sign Out, click on Sign Out. When the Sign Out screen appears, click on Sign Out. Once you have signed out successfully, click on Help > Sign In.
- When the Sign In page appears, click on Sign In Now.
- Enter your CSULB email address into the ‘Email address' field, and click on ‘Sign In.'
- Click on ‘Company or School Account'
- Type in your Campus ID and password, and then click on Sign In
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the applications. If you are asked to sign in again, use the steps above.
Can students install Creative Cloud on their own personal computer?
Students can install Creative Cloud on personally owned computers if the purchase a Creative Cloud subscription through the CSULB Software Depot for $20.00/year. Student Creative Cloud subscriptions purchased through the CSULB Software Depot are good for twelve months after the date they are purchased, and can be renewed until they graduate.
Can students install Adobe Creative Cloud on more than one personally-owned computer?
Yes. Students can install Creative Cloud on up to two personally owned computers. However, you may not run more than one instance of the software at a time.
How long can I use the software?
- Students: Students can use Creative Cloud on any university-owned computer until they graduate. Student Creative Cloud subscriptions purchased through the CSULB Software Depot are good for twelve months after the date they are purchased, and can be renewed until they graduate.
- Faculty and Staff: Faculty and staff can use Creative Cloud on any university-owned or personally-owned computers until they separate from the university.
Are there any prerequisites for installing the software?
An internet connection and a valid Adobe ID or CSULB employee ID are required to download the software. For personally-owned computers, a valid employee campus ID and password are required to obtain a valid subscription.
Are there any system requirements?
Yes. This web page provides detailed requirement information.
Do I have to install all the applications in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite?
No. You only need to download and install those applications that you want to use.
How do I deactivate a Creative Cloud license on a personally owned computer?
You can deactivate a Creative Cloud license by following the directions on this web page.
Do I have to remove Creative Cloud from my personally owned computer if I separate from the university?
Yes, or you must start a new subscription directly with Adobe if you want to continue to use the software.
Do I need to be online to access my Creative Cloud desktop applications?
No. An Internet connection is only required:
- The first time you install and license your applications.
- Once every thirty days - the desktop applications will attempt to validate your software licenses every 30 days. If they can't validate your license, they will revert to trial mode.
How do I get support for Adobe software?
The university does not provide support for Adobe Creative Cloud. Please visit the Adobe Forums using the link below if you have a technical or functional question about the software:
Is training available for the Adobe Creative Cloud applications?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adobe Creative Cloud?
Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of popular Adobe applications available online through a subscription based service.
What software is included?
The Creative Cloud suite includes Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Audition, Bridge CC, Scout, Dreamweaver, Edge, Encore, Fireworks, Flash, InCopy, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Media Encoder, Muse, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Prelude, and SpeedGrade.
Who is eligible?
- Students: Students can use Creative Cloud on any university-owned computer. Students can also install Creative Cloud on personally owned computers if the purchase a Creative Cloud subscription through the CSULB Software Depot for $20.00/year. Student Creative Cloud subscriptions purchased through the CSULB Software Depot are good for twelve months after the date they are purchased, and can be renewed until they graduate.
- Faculty and Staff: Faculty and staff can use Creative Cloud on any university-owned computer. Faculty and staff can also install Creative Cloud on personally-owned computers as long as they are used primarily for university business.
How much does the subscription cost?
The Student Creative Cloud subscription costs $20/year for current CSULB students.
Where do I go to purchase the student subscription?
The student subscription can be found through the Software Depot.
I can't see the full Adobe Creative Suite, how do I activate my subscription?
- Launch any Creative Cloud application (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.)
- Click on Help. You will either see an option to Sign In or an option to Sign Out.
- If you see the option to Sign In, then click on Sign In.
- If you see the option to Sign Out, click on Sign Out. When the Sign Out screen appears, click on Sign Out. Once you have signed out successfully, click on Help > Sign In.
- When the Sign In page appears, click on Sign In Now.
- Enter your CSULB email address into the ‘Email address' field, and click on ‘Sign In.'
- Click on ‘Company or School Account'
- Type in your Campus ID and password, and then click on Sign In
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the applications. If you are asked to sign in again, use the steps above.
Can students install Creative Cloud on their own personal computer?
Students can install Creative Cloud on personally owned computers if the purchase a Creative Cloud subscription through the CSULB Software Depot for $20.00/year. Student Creative Cloud subscriptions purchased through the CSULB Software Depot are good for twelve months after the date they are purchased, and can be renewed until they graduate.
Can students install Adobe Creative Cloud on more than one personally-owned computer?
Yes. Students can install Creative Cloud on up to two personally owned computers. However, you may not run more than one instance of the software at a time.
How long can I use the software?
- Students: Students can use Creative Cloud on any university-owned computer until they graduate. Student Creative Cloud subscriptions purchased through the CSULB Software Depot are good for twelve months after the date they are purchased, and can be renewed until they graduate.
- Faculty and Staff: Faculty and staff can use Creative Cloud on any university-owned or personally-owned computers until they separate from the university.
Are there any prerequisites for installing the software?
An internet connection and a valid Adobe ID or CSULB employee ID are required to download the software. For personally-owned computers, a valid employee campus ID and password are required to obtain a valid subscription.
Are there any system requirements?
Yes. This web page provides detailed requirement information.
Do I have to install all the applications in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite?
No. You only need to download and install those applications that you want to use.
How do I deactivate a Creative Cloud license on a personally owned computer?
You can deactivate a Creative Cloud license by following the directions on this web page.
Do I have to remove Creative Cloud from my personally owned computer if I separate from the university?
Yes, or you must start a new subscription directly with Adobe if you want to continue to use the software.
Do I need to be online to access my Creative Cloud desktop applications?
No. An Internet connection is only required:
- The first time you install and license your applications.
- Once every thirty days - the desktop applications will attempt to validate your software licenses every 30 days. If they can't validate your license, they will revert to trial mode.
How do I get support for Adobe software?
The university does not provide support for Adobe Creative Cloud. Please visit the Adobe Forums using the link below if you have a technical or functional question about the software:
Is training available for the Adobe Creative Cloud applications?
Training is available through these venues:
- LinkedIn Learning provides online training videos 24x7 at the LinkedIn Learning Site. These videos cover many Adobe applications, various learning levels, and can be paused and replayed as needed.
Adobe Creative Cloud Trial Apps
Does Creative Cloud include Adobe Contribute?
Does Creative Cloud include Typekit?
Yes.
Will the software run in the Adobe Cloud or do I download the software onto my PC/Mac?
You have to download the software onto your PC/Mac.
Do I have to store any files I create in the Adobe Cloud?
No. You can store the files in any location you choose.
Can I get upgrades whenever a new version of the software is released?
Yes, the campus agreement covers all upgrades that are released during the term of the agreement.
