# Page 8 | Adobe Creative Cloud Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 8 - Is Adobe Creative Cloud the right Photo Editing solution for you? Explore 7335 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/reviews --- Adobe Creative Cloud 4.7 (7335) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 26th, 2026 # Page 8 - Reviews of Adobe Creative Cloud ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 176-200 of 7335 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use MNH Md Nirob H. Lead Generator Specialist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Top Class image editing with Adobe Creative Cloud " March 17, 2023 5.0 Allover I like the Adobe. I recommend every person and editors to use it for professional editing. Pros Lots of features are available in Adobe Creative Cloud and truly I like the all of them. Mostly batch processing, drag and drop and others image iditing tool's. Cons Adobe Creative Cloud are so expensive for most of the person in poor country. So I suggest Adobe team to decrease the the price of Adobe Creative Cloud. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Managing Director and Founder Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Rely heavily on this suite of software - but feel held hostage" April 30, 2018 4.0 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. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director of Human Resources Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Necessary for Photogrpahy and Videography Power Users Only" October 19, 2018 4.0 In general, if you are a photographer, there isn't an alternative that is anywhere near as powerful as Photoshop, or as intuitive and robust with Photoshop cross-functionality as Lightroom, neither from Apple, Nikon, or any third party app. If you are just a occasional photo-editor or do this as a hobby, then this is most likely too much. But if you are a power photo-editor and/or need to do large batches of RAW file editing, these programs are essential. Essentially, you are not a pro unless you use these programs in your photo-editing process. I've used virtually every mainstream competitor, and while many will get you 90% of the way, they are not power user programs and don't have the years of refinement that something like Photoshop does. Think GoogleMaps vs Apple Maps. That said, I use these programs because I have to, but they are not great programs, especially Photoshop. Users have become power-users because of constant use and I commend them for not having changed the basic form/function of their app like Microsoft has over the years so that someone who was a power user from three generations of the software ago can go in and feel mostly at home with CC. But in general, this is a very tough program to learn as a new user and most take tutorials or classes (or both) before understanding how powerful Photoshop really is. As a professional photographer that does bulk photography (like wedding photographers and event photographers), Lightroom is unmatched. Pros Powerful tools that are always up to date. Photos are synced via cloud and can be edited/worked on from multiple computers/mobile devices as needed. Cons Memory hogs, these programs require top of the line processors, graphics cards, and RAM (8GB minimum) in order to use on a regular basis without constant freezing. Expensive model since you are paying in perpetuity. If you want a onetime cost and use legacy software like days of old, this is not it. Different apps within the suite have completely different feel to them, as if the developers had zero interaction with each other (which they probably didn't). Adobe, Lightroom, and Photoshop all feel and work completely differently. That means that each program requires you relearn each one. If you only sporadically use some programs in the suite, getting re-acclimated to the tools every time can be frustrating. Redundant names like Lightroom Classic CC vs Lightroom CC makes their naming an absolute mess. Review Source DB Dean B. Design & Digital Marketing Specialist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Adobe Creative Cloud is an incredibly powerful software service for skilled individuals" June 25, 2020 5.0 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. Alternatives considered [Inkscape](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/)[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)[CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/) Reason for choosing Adobe Creative Cloud It is a more comprehensive tool with an easy-to-use interface with all the necessary software under one management tool. Although our design team has experience with the other software available, their experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud is more vast and skilled, giving our company access to better digital IP. Review Source HS Holly S. TA Hospitality Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Adobe Creative Cloud " November 23, 2022 1.0 Disappointing and Dishonest. Pros Nothing at this point in time. Nothing to Tell. Cons Adobe Creative Cloud scrolls out and freezes.I have an Apple Mac and an Apple Laptop, but they are not powerful enough to run the Adobe Creative Cloud software, after some research the only Apple device that can handle the Adobe Creative Cloud software is the Apple Pro.Nowhere on the Adobe Creative Cloud Website do they tell you the specifications you would need to run their software.There's no way to contact Adobe at all.The only way out of the contract if the software is too big to run and keeps crashing your computer and laptop is to pay out the whole contract out or keep paying the subscription till the contract runs out even though you can not use it.It is dishonest for adobe not to post the size specifications you would need to run their software.Not having any way to contact them is also terribly annoyingI'm still paying off my contract even though I have never been able to use the software on my device, remember to turn the auto-renewal off if you have the same experience as me.I have found alternative software that will work on my devices and they are free to cheaper, so definitely do your research before you opt for paying for Adobe Creative Cloud. Reason for choosing Adobe Creative Cloud Big Brand Name and they offered a limited-time special offer to skip the trial and sign up for one year contract instead. That was a big mistake! Review Source Kevin B. Marketing & Sales Director Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still unmatched by any other software" September 10, 2018 5.0 We use Creative Cloud on almost a daily basis, most often using Illustrator for graphic design and InDesign for print publishing. We also use Premiere and AfterEffects for video and motion graphics editing. The ability to move files between different programs through Adobe Bridge is particularly effective when working with a wide variety of assets in different contexts. The cloud-based nature of the software is essential for employees who work remotely, allowing them to sync programs and preferences across devices. Pros For the wide range of applications available through Creative Cloud, no other software comes close to matching the feature set available here. Creative Cloud is still the gold standard for graphic design, photo & video editing, motion graphic design, publishing design, and interoperability between them. The somewhat recent transition to cloud-based software improves the feature set and finally divorces Adobe from the long-standing issue of only being able to license one machine at a time. Some users might complain about the transition to a monthly licensing fee over a flat one-time fee that was used for Creative Suite, but there are distinct advantages to the cloud-based model. The monthly fee is really quite reasonable for the sheer volume of software you have access to, and you automatically receive new versions and features at no additional cost, i.e. you never have to worry about upgrading or compatibility issues. Cons There certainly is a learning curve given the complexity of the software, and Adobe has never fully managed to iron out every single bug. Occasionally, users will run into strange issues of software not working as expected, but thankfully the online knowledge base and customer service available almost always provides a solution, even if it's not intuitive. Review Source Brandon Z. Web Designer Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still some of the best software available" July 31, 2018 4.0 Adobe CC allows me to be affective at my work and provide a wide range of services. Pros Adobe CC has a solid offering of apps, my favorites being: XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, After Effects, and Acrobat. There's been a flurry of new products enter the design scene over the past couple years. I made a serious attempt to find substitutes for most of the Adobe CC programs I use in order to reduce my monthly expenses. In the end, each program I tried was just slightly lacking in key functionality compared to Adobe's programs. In particular, one of Adobe's newest programs, Adobe XD, has shown that they do understand how to create fast, intuitive programs. While it's taking a long time to add the functionality everyone wants, it's given me confidence in Adobe and what we can expect from them in the future. Cons With the amazing results Adobe has achieved in XD, it's disappointing to see zero change in how Illustrator operates. Illustrator is old, heavy, and buggy by comparison. Occasionally Illustrator will ask me to rate my experience and provide feedback. I've stopped providing feedback as the bugs I've reported have never been fixed. There are bugs from over four years ago which were going to be "high priority", after spending over an hour on the phone with support, that have yet to be addressed. From what I can tell, Adobe is looking to the future (and doing a great job) but is regrettably leaving some of their older products to sit in the dust. --- While the SaaS model is unpleasant in some respects, I'll admit that it's nice to always have the most up to date version of each app. Their month by month pricing is considerably more expensive than their annual contract. This makes it difficult to justify using Adobe CC except by purchasing all the apps Review Source Avash K. WordPress Web Developer and Pagespeed Optimization Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "#1 Design Software in Market" November 14, 2020 5.0 I have been using Adobe Creative Cloud for more than 3 years and it has been the best choice among other competitors for all these 3+ years. The software I use most is Adobe Photoshop and it has helped me a lot in my professional career. For all the features available in Adobe Creative Cloud - I absolutely love it! If you are a graphic designer, you need Adobe Creative Cloud as it is the #1 graphic designing software available in the market. Pros One subscription - and I get access to 20+ awesome design software. I also get access to stock photographs and other assets which I use regularly as they are of high quality. It's also easy to work on a project with teams as projects are saved online. The thing I like most about Adobe Creative Cloud is that - it gets updated regularly. Due to regular updates, I can be sure that the features of these software are in accordance with current technologies. I have spent more than 3 years using Adobe Creative Cloud in regular basis - and I can say that I learn something new every week and this has helped me a lot in my professional career. Cons Subscription for only one software is expensive and doesn't seem to be suitable for beginners. We also need a fast performing computer to use most of Adobe software - which is fine looking at the features they offer. However, I think there is room for improvement of performance. Alternatives considered [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) Reason for choosing Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Creative Cloud is way ahead in terms of User Interface, Easiness to Use and Features Available. There are also tons and tons of resources available online that makes it really easy to learn how to use Adobe CC. Review Source JB Jordan B. Electrical Engineer Defense & Space Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe User Since 2003" August 7, 2020 5.0 The Adobe Cloud software has been pinnacle to creating digital media which entices customers to shop at my business. It also has been great for designing and editing artwork and photographs for my families home. I have also used it to design presentations I used while in school. It is my workhorse for productivity, design, and creation! Pros There are a lot of different things to say about the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. Simply put, with access to Adobe's Creative Cloud, the top quality media editing tools are right at your fingertips. I have spent the last 17 years using Adobe's products on a weekly basis. It has varied from professional uses, to personal uses, to educational uses. During this time I have seen the upgrades and implementations first hand. I was introduced to photoshop in 2003 and was impressed with the versatility and capabilities even then. As my skills and needs increased so did the capabilities of photoshop and I always had the tools I needed. I must also say that at first, I knew all of the capabilities of the software, but know the endless capabilities have surpassed my knowledge. They are always improving! Later they released lightroom, and that became my go to for lighting adjustments. It has been a great ally since I found it! Previously the software cost $600+, and I could only afford a new copy every so many years, and I often found myself sticking with the older software. However, with their subscription version, I can pay small amounts and always have the newest software. All-in-all it is the same cost as upgrading every 4 or 5 years. The software tends to be very user friendly, and the cloud option to cross platform edits is a huge win! Cons This is just a con I feel about most "Cloud Softwares" in general. The launcher applications they use take a hit on memory, and occasionally CPU. This gets annoying since I do not like having extra unnecessary things running in the background. I wish I could just have a local license the required weekly internet connection renewal. This to me is the biggest con. I also wish I could by a universal subscription for personal work and school. I have to three different instances to abide by their terms. Because of this my cloud sharing functionality takes a hit. Switched from [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) Gimp, has low, non-user friendly functionality. It was an obvious switch. Review Source LM Lydia M. Senior Graphic Designer Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good not Great" August 23, 2022 5.0 It's ok. Not the best for collaborating but it does work great for other things. Pros I like the ability to save everything to the cloud incase I loose anything from my computer. Sharing between teammates is great when you use Photoshop or Illustrator but not with InDesign unfortunately. Love the library that we can use in-app. Holds all of our purchased stock images. Cons The sharing between our other Designers. They make it impossible to share InDesign files when collaborating. They don't instantly save to the cloud while you work either. I've asked for help with Customer Services and they just sent me the same link to an article that didn't at all answer my question. They make it all so unclear how to use CC and quite the learning curve on it. Reason for choosing Adobe Creative Cloud It's the best for designing and what I was taught on. Review Source LD Loraine D. ICT Support Technician Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A review of an artist" October 5, 2023 4.0 The subscription model, software complexity, and system requirements can pose challenges for some users. It's a valuable resource for professionals but may require consideration of specific needs and budget for others. Pros The most impactful features in Adobe Creative Cloud are the integration of applications for a seamless workflow, real-time editing capabilities, and the vast library of design templates and assets. It is generally user-friendly, but some applications may have steeper learning curves, especially for beginners. Cons Common dislikes among some users about Adobe Creative Cloud include its subscription-based pricing model, which can be perceived as expensive, and occasional issues with software updates causing compatibility problems or bugs. Review Source Brian B. Owner Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "All In One Software For All Your Needs" April 23, 2022 5.0 I used to run a bunch of different software such as Inkscape and Gimp, but Creative Cloud lets me keep things simplified in one package. Add to that that the people I work with are used to the formats that Creative Cloud creates, it just fits into my business much better than the free alternatives. Pros The beauty of Adobe Creative Cloud is the package contains pretty much everything you need for a business offering web based services. Photoshop for images, Premiere Pro and Media Encoder for video editing and optimization. InDesign for PDFs and design work. Illustrator for vector and logo work. Then you have Adobe PDF for the contracts your clients sign (digitally!). Cons The price can feel a little high and performance on PC can be frustrating at times with some updates outright causing crashes until the issue is fixed. Switched from [Inkscape](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/)[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) Clients were sending me files which required conversion into what I was using and it wasn't always a perfect conversion. It just made sense to change to what everyone else was using. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software QA Analyst Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The power of Adobe applications in one suite" September 29, 2022 5.0 The included apps work seamlessly with each other, which definitely improves our workflow. Pros What I like is that Adobe took much care to assemble its most powerful applications that work seamlessly across operating systems and hardware configurations. I also like the Cloud features, especially use cases where geographically spread team members can work on the same files, make incremental changes and make notes of such changes. Cons We only use the basic suite, which does not include Illustrator. Adding Illustrator bumps up the subscription price considerably. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Creative Director Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An expensive exercise in frustration" November 23, 2018 1.0 Adobe Creative Cloud provides the ultimate creative digital toolbox with tools that allow a relative ease of onboarding and a depth of complexity for professionals to grow into over time. Having one place to find, install, update and pay for such a broad Suite of professional products is a boon. User Interface deficiencies lead to frustration now and then but overall Adobe's product Suite provides a complete set of tools with professional depth and sophistication. Once you've grown used to Adobe's interface (that changes between tools within the suite, in places) you'll find an invaluable set of tools that enable a broad range of capabilities within the creative digital space at a sophisticated, professional level. Some may find the price to be high and in some cases where bugs persist throughout versions of a product I would agree but in general, the level of professional capability explains the high cost. Pros Moving Adobe's Suite online with Creative Cloud was a great and necessary move. Frequent updates and an easy central repository can be tremendously helpful - updates can be accessed and installed with ease and as you discover the need for other pieces of software, the install is a simple click away via the Creative Cloud app. Adobe's Suite is \*expansive\* and has a range of tools of great value to creative digital professionals. To have such a broad spectrum of capability available in one Suite of software tools makes for an invaluable toolbox. Being able to jump out of an edit in Premiere to make tricky edits to an audio file in Audition, adjust an image in Photoshop and bring it in to After Effects to apply FX in 3D space before taking it all back to your Premiere timeline allows for a very efficient workflow. Cons The User Interface for Adobe Software is convoluted and frustrating to use. With each update Adobe will occasionally make minor interface changes for reasons that are hard to understand and, either way, increase frustation and decrease the ability to definitively get to grips with the software. Some bugs persist through multiple versions of Adobe's software which calls into question the high ongoing price for the products where old bugs seem to be glossed over with new features and new bugs crop up regularly, perhaps due to deficiencies in the core engine. Review Source Matt L. Artist Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This is definite a mixed bag that I have mixed feelings about, now more than ever. " October 23, 2020 4.0 Meh. Pros I don't eve know where to start. Adobe was always what the "cool kid" artists were talking about. It was the "thing to do" .. For one, I do not like being bound to one brand and program language to make my entire creative dreams come to life. I prefer multiple mediums and programs. Adobe is too expensive, and since most people that buy Adobe are students or people trying to learn, it is selfish to charge such high monthly fees, even for mobile apps. Adobe, from what I believe, plants spyware on my device when I download Adobe Cloud. I have a lot of screen shots and documentation of the process that unfolds from the time I download the Creative Cloud. I see so many strange instances of Adobe running all of the time, including "CoreSync.exe" which I read could possible be a virus. Created by whom? Entering my system through Adobe with their consent but not mine? The software is good. But the Cloud thing has to go. Let us just buy in full so we can try to get a job making 1/1000th of what you guys make. Cons I did not like the violation of trust. I had multiple intrusions and crashes due to this cloud system and the malware it introduced to my system. To make matters worse, they even took over my project during a commission and were moving the mouse while I was trying to work. That was just blatant disrespect. Maybe it was a 3rd party hacker, but the coresync.exe and other strange instances make me suspect that Adobe is another player in the big "4th Amendment Implosion" project where they sell our lives for 30 cents. Here is an example. I literally just looked at my task manager and see over a dozen instances of Adobe Running. I am sure there will be an "explanation" but the writing is on the wall. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] Review Source SM Seth M. Client management Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "How Adobe helps me " April 25, 2024 4.0 Overall, I didn’t have the cloud space I wouldn’t know where I would be as a entrepreneur and as a creator when it comes to organization and the ability to actually get a lot of my ideas done Pros I can access all my work in my data at the drop of a dime and with the price of a button and share it with all my colleagues at that same speed Cons Sometimes the price can be a little bit hard, but it’s worth it when you look at all the Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) They didn’t have enough features to meet my needs Review Source HD Herbert D. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Creative Cloud is a great way to get your hands on the most popular Adobe products." October 14, 2022 4.0 Creative Cloud is an amazing way to put your hands on the latest versions of adobe products. They have student pricing as well which makes this product insanely affordable for those still in college. Having s single panel to update these products and store media to share among them is a clean way of maintaining your software and projects. Pros Creative Cloud gives you access to Adobes suite of products without spending thousands of dollars on them individually. From Premire Pro to After effects and even their suite of office and legendary products like Adobe PDF Editor and Photoshop are available once you purchase this suite. Cons The number of products available through the Creative Cloud program can be a little overwhelming. Reason for choosing Adobe Creative Cloud There are really no single company versions of what Creative Cloud offer. The best of breed contains mostly Adobe products so it stands out as a unique suite in the industry. Review Source Kiara S. Labor worker Arts and Crafts Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Unleashing Creative Potential" May 20, 2023 5.0 While Adobe Creative Cloud can be costly, limiting my productivity and occasionally annoying with popups, I appreciate the flexibility to make changes and try new things. The ability to pivot or revert to previous versions is valuable. I particularly enjoy using it to compile proposal PDFs, as the extensive formatting options for text, pictures, tables, graphics, and other visual elements are unmatched. customer support is terrible however. Pros Extensive Creative Capabilities, Seamless Integration and Collaboration, Regular Updates and New Features, Access to Creative Assets and Resources, Cloud-Based Convenience. It allows me to bring my creative ideas to life. It has an excellent impact on my business. Cons Price for Full Suite, Software Updates, Steep Learning Curve which is not meant for people who would want to use it blindly and the Subscription Model Review Source VR Verified Reviewer freelance designer / cartoonist Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I like Adobe Creative Cloud" January 8, 2019 4.0 I use Adobe Creative Cloud regularly to edit photos in the office and on the go (on my laptop and phone), prepare files for print, and to maintain my portfolio online. It's been good for what it provides. Pros Adobe Creative Cloud allows me to run Photoshop and Lightroom on my main workstation (desktop) and my mobile workstation (laptop) under 1 license which allows for 2 devices. This is very nice, and makes it easy for me to manage and install the software whenever and wherever I need to. I also like that it comes with cloud storage, mobile apps, and a portfolio site that integrates with Behance. The website and storage really make it a great value, especially as it allows me to use my own domain registered elsewhere with it. The apps are good too. While a CC subscription isn't required to download, having an account unlocks more photofilters and features, as well as integrates the program with your Adobe CC for easy access to files from the desktop versions of Lightroom and Photoshop. Cons Updates don't always bring about wanted changes. For example, recent updates to Photoshop CC made major changes to the way tools such as the healing brush and selection box work. This has caused many long time users, myself included, to often feel like we're working against rather than with the software. Also, updates don't always overwrite current installs. In the case of major releases (e.g. the recent Photoshop CC 2019 update), the update is installed as a separate program while the older versions remains. This can eat up a lot of hard drive space. Also Sometimes updates, since they are so frequent, can cause crashes or slowdowns, although I haven't experienced this yet with the latest release (CC 2019.) Review Source oZ othmane Z. Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Photoshop " February 7, 2019 5.0 Alfotoshob is a great program for sophisticated image processing, it is used to modify the application of digital images, and it helps to improve the quality of the photograph, and is the best assistant for artists who rely on Alfotoshob to create a wonderful work of art is distinguished, and Alfotoshob is one of the best design programs for the company ( ADOBE) giant at all. The Photoshop program contains a graphical interface that gives you the impression that you are a painter who paints a wonderful painting, and there are tools and equipment such as brushes, colors and others. This interesting program features the ability to move any part of the body and you can work warp, With a graphic feature on the images, it makes you look like a real painting with a natural brush, and you can convert a picture to another. When you learn how to use Alfotoshob well, and you can improve your skills, you can use this excellent program to edit photos and works of art and repair defects and malformations poor to obtain the image with the best purity and quality and accuracy, and you can remove and change the backgrounds in Pictures . Pros Photoshop has a lot of features that distinguish it from the competing programs in the editing and editing of images, including: \[1\] Photoshop has a consistent user interface, although not simple and complex, but it is clear and easy to handle compared to other competing programs, allowing manual access to options as well as jobs Automatic and lots of shortcuts. Photoshop features a sophisticated, high-tech program, where experts can reduce the visual adjustments that the computer deals with, giving better results in contrasting colors, changes in size and other editing and processing effects, which makes Photoshop better. Photoshop is not limited to editing images, but extends to all media over the Internet, you can modify the video clips, and create 3D images in addition to graphic design. Alfotoshob has been popular among people, and there are a lot of videos that explain the program and teach people how to deal with the problems they face. Cons Adobe Photoshop is a relatively simple program to use, but it is not designed for beginners, but is primarily a photo editing program for professionals who rely on the editing of many images in a systematic way, and there is in this advanced program many different tools that have different functions and tasks Too, so it will take a long time to learn how to use the program correctly. Most beginners can not easily understand the functionality of this program, so they can get what they need when using another program, and many people who are not used to editing photos using Photoshop, the functionality and advanced features in Photoshop will not be useful for them. Adobe Photoshop is not free, it is one of the programs that have the source code, and the source code means the secret and source code is the code written for any computer program by the programmers, Adobe Photoshop is relatively expensive, compared to other programs to edit images , And it has a lot of features and therefore is the industry standard in graphic design, and will spend much more when using Alfotoshob, if you do not plan to edit images every day. There are many programs to edit and edit images and graphics and are considered less expensive, and are available to users who do not need all the powerful and advanced features provided by Alfotoshob, Alfotoshob requires a computer equipped well, and needs many tools, and takes a lot of space In your computer memory as well as RAM. Review Source ZI Zach I. Agent Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best thing Adobe has ever invented" March 27, 2019 5.0 If customer service and pricing transparency was better, this software would be perfect. Pros Because of Adobe Creative Cloud, I've had the opportunity to try way more Adobe Products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, etc.) than if I was forced to buy them ala carte. Sure, I'm certain that they started offering this service to combat the prevalent piracy in the software industry. But what an elegant solution! Previously, I had to spend all of this time dealing with version issues (Sign Maker is on Photoshop 8 but we're on 10, intern is using a student edition and we have Pro, etc.) Now, everyone has access to all of the same tools, versions, and updates for one price. I mean, thank gosh! I also like that it's an app now, so we don't need to keep boxes of software in the office and worry about losing serial codes. Seriously, if you're thinking about it, just sign up for a free trial. We all went nuts in the office for it. And we're about to share 2 seats on 3 computers; if we're logged in on one machine, it gives me a prompt to kick the other machine out. It's really great, because sometimes I need it while traveling and I'm not in the office. I stopped using my slow, expensive VPN software because everything is in the cloud now! Cons They do the same thing as cable companies, in that you have to get in on an introductory price and then call them once a year to yell at them to reduce the price. I ended up having to cancel the whole thing and start over the first time becuase of the way the e-mails were set up. If you have high turnover at your office, it would be better to assign the seat to an Admin account that you share in your office. When our intern left, it was really hard to get the other seat off of her e-mail address because her e-mail account was deactivated. I know they do it for security reasons, but I own the company and pay the bills; I should be allowed to deactivate the seat without her confirmation. The seat we didn't need ran for almost 7 months because of this issue and they only refunded 2 months of it. Review Source Babajide O. Senior Graphic Designer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "World’s most capable image editing software" October 7, 2023 5.0 The applications and tools are great and have been a part of my design and creative process since the start. Pros Adobe Creative Suite offers a comprehensive collection of professional tools for various creative needs, enabling me as a designer to seamlessly transition between different mediums and effectively bring my visions to life. Cons While I don't have preferences or dislikes, some users might find Adobe Creative Suite to be complex and challenging to master due to its extensive features and occasionally, they might find its subscription pricing model to be burdensome for long-term use. Alternatives considered [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/) Reason for choosing Adobe Creative Cloud It’s versatility Review Source Shaleya S. Business owner Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I love Adobe Creative Cloud" July 11, 2022 5.0 I love Adobe . I have been using it for years with my photography and my store business. Pros I love that they have different subscriptions if your just looking to use only one software all not all of them. I like how the software is not that hard to navigate around after you get use to it. Cons That it can be expensive if you try to go monthly. I feel they should lower the price for monthly subscribers. Review Source Delia S. Startup founder Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why I cancelled my Adobe CC subscription" May 2, 2019 4.0 My experience with the Adobe CC payment plan was very poor. Upfront payments for single packages are no longer available with Adobe. You have to sign up for yearly subscriptions for a suit of packages. The yearly subscription auto renews with no prior warning. There is no-where on your personal account page where you can request an alert to be sent, before payments are due to be taken out. When I tried to cancel a yearly auto renewal (several days after the payment was removed from my account) I was told this was not possible. In order to cancel my subscription and get a refund I had to contact their help desk and literally, threaten them with lawyers. I subsequently found a major American consumer complaints website and lodged my experiences with Adobe. There was a long list of similar stories and complaints by other people. My opinion of Adobe CC is a that their payment plan is restrictive, secretive and very user unfriendly. In today's world of customer friendly products, Adobe CC stands out as old fashion and frankly unacceptable. I have since moved on to the Affinity suit and couldn't be happier. One-off up-front payments, high quality software and great customer service. Frankly I think Adobe is a dinosaur. Large studios who don't care about payment plans are a thing of the past. The majority of creative work is currently being done by individuals working in the 'gig economy'. Pros This is very high quality software that offers a vast range of functionality. It is stable, efficiently constructed and updated continuously. Extensive education is available (via a paid Linda.com subscription). The different packages (photoshop, premier pro, audition) all integrate reasonably well. I would imagine that it's equivalent to any of the software packages currently used by professionals working at the top level of the graphics and animation industry. Cons This is very high end software, that offers a vast array of options. The average blogger or photography enthusiast will only (in my opinion) only use a small range of the functions available. Be aware, the more functionality any software has, the longer it takes to learn how to use it. I found creating a short movie clip for my website draining and unnecessarily complex. The same experience held with photoshop. While the range of features that Adobe CC offers is astonishing, the time it took me to understand how to use them, was frankly not worth the results. Review Source EW Erin W. Principal Designer Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Must-have for any designer!" March 30, 2018 5.0 Pros I've been using Photoshop and Illustrator for ages now to edit images and set type in my design work. Photoshop is the most powerful image editing tool on the market. The most useful feature by far is the content aware scale. I use this a lot when I'm editing images for web pages where text needs to be on top of the image. It allows you to manipulate the size of photos by stretching them out with minimal distortion. So handy! The lasso tool is also very helpful for selecting complex shapes and images from a photo to put on a plain or different background. If you're a professional designer, there really is no amazing substitute for photoshop yet. It's the best there is. Illustrator is great for doing type work and I love using the art boards to have many variations on the design at once available. Photoshop doesn't have this feature, which is something I really love about Illustrator. To do graphic and web work, you really need to use multiple programs in tandem, so unless you're a photographer and only edit pictures, you'd also need to use Illustrator. Web design stuff is better done in another program. Dreamweaver is outdated and I never found Fireworks to be useful either. Cons The programs are not super easy to use without a lot of practice. It really is an art form if you want to do complex image editing like cutting someone out, adding something in, making the background bigger, etc... but there are many helpful tutorials online that you can watch to help learn as you go depending on what you need to edit. If you just need to do basic editing like cropping and adjusting color, brightness, etc... you can get away with something much simpler. But in terms of type setting Illustrator and Indesign are still the best in my opinion. Another weakness of photoshop is the typography options. I've tried to mix type with imagery in photoshop for designs before, but the kerning and special character options are no where near as good as you can get in Illustrator. So, you really need to use Photoshop and Illustrator in tandem if you're doing type and imagery graphic design work. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Animation](https://www.capterra.com/animation-software/)[Video Editing](https://www.capterra.com/video-editing-software/)[Photo Editing](https://www.capterra.com/photo-editing-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.