Eligible students and teachers can start with a 7-day free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud Pro, which includes full access to 20+ apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Lightroom, Acrobat Pro, and Adobe Firefly for all your creative needs. After the free trial ends, the subscription begins and customers will be charged the discounted price for eligible students and teachers. The first-year introductory price is US$19.99/mo (Annual, billed monthly), then US$39.99/mo starting the second year and so long as you remain eligible (price subject to change at renewal). See the plans page for current offers.
Some colleges and universities also provide Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at no cost through institution-wide licensing. Check with your school's IT department or Adobe administrator to find out if your institution offers this access.
Visit the
Creative Cloud plans and pricing page, select the Adobe Creative Cloud Pro plan for students and teachers and continue through checkout, where you will be asked to verify
eligibility. This discounted plan includes the same full app lineup as the Adobe Creative Cloud Pro plan, giving eligible students and teachers access to industry-standard creative apps starting at
US$19.99/mo for the first year.
The Adobe Creative Cloud Pro student and teacher discount applies so long as you are eligible. For full details, see the terms & conditions on the
Creative Cloud plans and pricing page.
The Adobe Creative Cloud student discount is available to current students aged 13 and older. The subscription must be purchased with a credit card by someone who is at least 18 years old. Eligible students are currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution or online platform, such as:
- Primary and secondary schools (including homeschool programs)
- Degree or professional colleges
- Universities
- Post-secondary institutions
- Qualified online courses or educational programs
The Adobe Creative Cloud teacher discount is available to educators and staff currently employed at an accredited educational institution or online platform, such as:
- K–12, primary, and secondary schools (including homeschool programs)
- Degree or professional colleges
- Universities
- Post-secondary institutions
- Qualified online courses or programs
To verify your student or teacher status, Adobe may require you to confirm a school-issued email address or provide valid supporting documentation from the current academic year. Students may be asked for a student ID, class schedule, transcript, or a provider-issued enrollment or completion document. Educators may be asked for a teacher ID, pay slip, or offer letter.
The Adobe Creative Cloud Pro plan for students and teachers provides access to all Creative Cloud apps, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and many other industry-standard tools used by designers, photographers, filmmakers, and creators worldwide. Included Adobe apps:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Premiere
- After Effects
- Lightroom
- Acrobat Pro
- Adobe Express
- Adobe Firefly
- Animate
- Dimension
- Audition
- Fresco
- Character Animator
- Dreamweaver
- InCopy
- Bridge
- Media Encoder
- Scan
For a complete breakdown of apps and membership perks, see what's included in Adobe Creative Cloud Pro.
For most students, the best value is Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachers, which includes 20+ apps, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere at a reduced price. This plan is ideal for students working across more than one creative area – for classes, portfolios, or personal projects – since purchasing single apps individually adds up quickly. Students who only need one specific tool can compare single-app plans on the
Creative Cloud plans and pricing page.
To sign in to Adobe, visit Adobe.com or open the Creative Cloud desktop app and click 'Sign In' in the top right corner. Enter your Adobe account email and password or your school-issued credentials if your institution provides Adobe Creative Cloud through a campus license. If prompted, complete any required two-step verification or single sign-on steps to finish signing in. Once logged in, you can download and manage all apps included in your plan from the
Adobe Home Apps tab or the Creative Cloud desktop app. If you are new to Adobe, click 'Sign In' and then 'Create an Account' and follow the prompts.
Unlike many design tools that focus on templates, Adobe Creative Cloud gives students access to industry-standard software with precise editing tools across photo editing (Photoshop), vector design (Illustrator), and video editing (Premiere), plus creative AI features powered by Adobe Firefly that speed up editing, streamline workflows, and open up new ways to create. Adobe apps are for students at any skill level, from first-time creators to those building professional portfolios. Adobe Creative Cloud's apps are designed to work together, so students don't have to switch between separate platforms for different tasks. Whatever you're making, Adobe Creative Cloud gives you the tools to bring it to life exactly the way you imagined it.
An Adobe Creative Cloud membership includes a wide range of tutorials on
Adobe Learn and
Adobe Live for beginners, intermediate users, and experts across every app in the plan. Apps like Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly help you get started faster with ready-made templates, project ideas, and AI-powered tools so you don't have to start from scratch.
Adobe Creative Cloud desktop apps run on both Mac and Windows, and many apps have companion mobile and iPad versions for working on the go. Desktop apps are not natively supported on Chromebooks, but browser-based tools like Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express work on any device with an internet connection. You can check the system requirements for each app on Adobe.com to make sure your device is compatible.
An individual Adobe Creative Cloud membership lets you install apps on more than one computer and sign in on up to two computers. However, you can only actively use the apps on one computer at a time.
No, as part of your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription you will always have access to the latest versions of every app in your plan. You can update apps whenever you're ready at no additional cost.