Adobe Creative Cloud
Developer(s)Adobe Systems
Stable release
CC 2014 / June 18, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-06-18)
Operating systemWindows, OS X
TypeSoftware suite
LicenseSoftware as a service
Websitecreative.adobe.com

Adobe Creative Cloud is a subscription service from Adobe Systems that gives users access to a collection of software for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and Cloud services. Creative Cloud is hosted on Amazon Web Services.

Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) works on a software as a service model, a monthly or annual subscription service delivered over the Internet,[1][2] whereas Adobe Creative Suite (CS) was purchased via a perpetual software license.[3] The CC is downloaded from the Internet, installed directly on a local PC and used as long as the subscription remains valid. Online updates and multiple languages are included in the CC subscription.

Adobe first announced the Creative Cloud in October 2011. Initially, they maintained the perpetual license model and released another version of Adobe Creative Suite (CS) the following year.[4]

On May 6, 2013, Adobe announced that they would not release new versions of the Creative Suite and that future versions of its software would only be available through the Creative Cloud.[5][6][7] The first new versions made only for the Creative Cloud were released on June 17, 2013.

Applications

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The Adobe Creative Cloud retains many of the features of Adobe Creative Suite and introduces new features;[8] foremost is the instant availability of upgrades, saving to the cloud, and easier sharing. In June, 2014, the company announced 14 new versions of the CC essential desktop tools, four new mobile apps, and the availability of creative hardware for enterprise, education and photography customers.[9][10][11]

Brief descriptions of the applications available in Adobe Creative Cloud individually or as a complete package:

The following services are also available:

The video disc authoring program Adobe Encore and the web-focused image editor Adobe Fireworks were both discontinued by Adobe, but are still available as downloads via Creative Cloud.

Reception

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The change from perpetual licenses to a subscription model was met with significant criticism[12][13] around December 2013. Although Adobe's cloud-based model caused disagreement and uncertainty,[12] incited annoyance[14] and conflict.[15] in the beginning, a new survey by CNET and Jefferies revealed that most of its 1.4 million subscribers[16][15] plan to renew.[17][18]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Stephen Shankland (May 11, 2012). "Adobe launches Creative Cloud subscription service". CNET. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  2. ^ Ekin, A. Cemal (May 8, 2013). "Creative Cloud or Captive Consumer?". Keptlight. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  3. ^ Weber, Harrison (May 26, 2013). "Adobe Abandons Its Creative Suite to Focus on Creative Cloud". The next Web. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  4. ^ Harrison Weber (June 18, 2014). "Adobe launches Creative Cloud 2014 — its first massive update since killing the Creative Suite". VentureBeat. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  5. ^ Michael Muchmore (MAY 6, 2013). "Adobe Ditches Creative Suite for CC: Creative Cloud". PC Magazine. Retrieved July 13, 2014. ((cite web)): Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Cunningham, Andrew (May 7, 2013). "Adobe's Creative Suite is dead, long live the Creative Cloud". Ars Technica.
  7. ^ Campbell-Dollaghan, Kelsey (May 6, 2013). "Say Goodbye to Creative Suite: Adobe CS Is Now Creative Cloud". Gizmondo. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  8. ^ "Adobe Announces All New 2014 Release of Creative Cloud". The Wall Street Journal. June 18, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  9. ^ Nathan Olivarez-Giles (June 18, 2014). "Photoshop Mix for iPad, Lightroom for iPhone Arrive With Adobe Creative Cloud 2014 Update". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  10. ^ "Adobe launches sweeping upgrade to its Creative Cloud lineup". The Next Web. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  11. ^ "Adobe's 2014 Creative Cloud update: Desktop upgrades, new mobile apps, creative hardware". ZDNet. June 18, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  12. ^ a b "Adobe's Creative Cloud Move Causes Outcry And Confusion". Forbes. May 9, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  13. ^ Ashleigh Allsopp (May 13, 2013). "Adobe Creative Cloud: Reactions, responses and reassurance". Macworld UK. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  14. ^ "Adobe shares soar to new record on cloud hopes". Financial Times. December 13, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  15. ^ a b Stephen Shankland (September 17, 2013). "Adobe exceeds 1M Creative Cloud subscriptions; stock rises". CNET. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  16. ^ "Adobe's Creative Cloud Surpasses 1M Subscribers, But Q3 2013 Revenue Falls To $995.1M". Techcrunch. September 17, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  17. ^ Trefis Team. "New Extended Version Of Creative Cloud To Bolster Adobe's CC Subscriber base". Forbes (magazine). Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  18. ^ "Despite complaints, most Adobe Creative Cloud subscribers plan to renew". CNET. March 13, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.


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