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Pros:

Integrated in Adobe Creative Cloud, can easily be used with other Adobe Apps. Many image templates available.

Cons:

With that being said, Adobe Spark is one of the worst graphic design softwares out there. The ability to create unique designs is very hard and the templates are very limited.

Adobe Creative Cloud Express ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.5
Customer Service
4.4
Features
4.4
Value for Money
4.4

Likelihood to recommend

8.6/10

Adobe Creative Cloud Express has an overall rating of 4.6 out 5 stars based on 1,182 user reviews on Capterra.

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Martin
Martin
Owner, Chief Developer in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

It's all you need for most non-advanced design tasks.

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall, my experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Express has been very positive. Despite its limitations, it gives me access to most of the day-to-day basic tools I need to do my job.

Pros:

The thing I like most about the software is that it provides easy access to the rest of the Adobe products and services. The Creative Cloud Express makes life a bit easier by avoiding the steep learning curve involved in learning the full Adobe suite.

Cons:

The app is limited, obviously, compared to the full Adobe Creative Cloud platform. sometimes what you want to achieve just isn't possible with Express.

Jena
Project manager in US
Construction, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Unleashing Creativity: Adobe Creative Cloud Express Simplifies Design for All

4.0 2 months ago

Comments: My overall opinion of Adobe Creative Cloud Express is overwhelmingly positive. It strikes a fantastic balance between functionality and ease of use, making design accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a small business owner, a social media manager, or just someone who wants to create beautiful graphics without the steep learning curve, Express has got you covered.
Is it perfect? No. But for what it offers - especially at its price point - it’s an incredibly valuable tool. It’s empowered me to bring my creative ideas to life without the frustration I’ve experienced with more complex software. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, versatile design tool I definitely recommend giving it a try!

Pros:

What I absolutely love about Express is how user-friendly it is. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it a breeze to navigate even for design newbies like myself. One feature that’s really won me over is the Quick Actions tool. Being able to remove backgrounds from images or convert file types with just a click is incredibly handy and saves me so much time.

Cons:

While the free version is generous, I’ve found myself bumping up against its limitations more often than I’d like. Some of the coolest templates and features are locked behind the premium subscription, which can be a bit frustrating. Also, as someone who occasionally works on more complex projects, I’ve noticed that Express lacks some of the advanced features you’d find in full-fledged design software.

Carolyn
Graphic Designer in US
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Adobe Creative Cloud Express has exciting potential, but doesn't quite hit the mark

3.0 last year

Comments: I would use the program for content creation but it is not easy to use, so it hasn't been a regular tool.

Pros:

I like the ability to pay for a membership and have access to all of the Adobe Creative Cloud, so it was nice to have another tool to explore for content creation

Cons:

As a user of Canva, in comparison, Adobe Creative Cloud Express lacked a variety and volume of templates, along with a harder to use UX/UI. This feels notable since Canva (the free version) feels far better than Adobe Express which I pay a Adobe CC membership (which is highly-priced) for so it's not very memorable.

Angela
Voice Actor in US
Broadcast Media, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Empowering, Expert Level, Great Tool

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: I have used creative cloud to create expert level designs that catch the eye of my collogues and clients alike. Its ease of use and vast offerings of tools is empowering to say the least.

Pros:

The unique features of this program include an expert use of AI and graphic design tools to create social media posts unique and easy

Cons:

The inability to buy license outright :)

Toshia
beauty blogger in US
Cosmetics, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Very fun and Creative and Must have App

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: I appreciate the user-friendly interface, engaging features, and seamless integration of Adobe Creative Cloud Express, providing a convenient platform for expressing my creativity.

Pros:

I liked the user-friendly interface, the wide range of design templates, and the seamless integration with other Adobe products in Adobe Creative Cloud Express. It made creating professional-looking designs easy and efficient. i looked very go adhesive with my branding now.

Cons:

I don't have my negative things to say about them maybe the cost can be cheaper just like everything else in life.

Monica
General Manager in Canada
Media Production, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Everything in one place, with collaborative tools and plenty of tutorials.

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: My father worked with Adobe his entire life and always insisted I did, too but I found it intimidating. It takes time to learn the tools but it helps with every creative need and it's a pleasure to use. The file management and sharing tools are pretty fantastic and help save time.

Pros:

As a first time user, I had imagined Adobe to be intimidating though there are plenty of tutorials and Creative Cloud Express categorizes apps in an easy-to-understand way.

Cons:

It's pricey though definitely worth it.

Paul
Paul
Editor in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Broadcast Media, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Hits All The Chords

5.0 last year

Comments: We had a great experience which we felt was far more economical than hiring an outside entity to do our business cards.

Pros:

Adobe Creative Cloud Express was extremely easy to use and yet provided advanced features which helped out as we learned more about it.

Cons:

Nothing really negative to write about as it did what we wanted it to do!

Garry
Garry
CEO in Seychelles
Verified LinkedIn User
Telecommunications, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Royal history review of adobe cloud express

5.0 last year

Comments: My overall experience as been very good - easy to collaborate with others. Publish is very straightforward. Best of all I can switch between express and the other adobe apps. In addition it saves me money as I have now stopped using and paying for Canva.

Pros:

Quick on the fly in browser designing so you can design anywhere. There is a lot of support - with cool templates and elements you can't go wrong

Cons:

Not so easy to understand at the beginning as some of the tricks are hidden or not easy to see. Also in the beginning there were lots of upgrades which were confusing as some changed the interface.

Will
Sales in Australia
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Adobe Creative Cloud Review

5.0 last month New

Comments: very happy and will continue to use the software

Pros:

everything in the one spot makes it so much easier

Cons:

can be slow at times and glitches out but overall good

Anonymous reviewer
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Quick and Easy Designs

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Overall love how fast creation is because of the pre made designs.

Pros:

I like that you can quickly create social media graphics based on templates.

Cons:

That some of your designs may not be as original because others may have used the same layout or elements.

Julia
Graphic Design in US Virgin Islands
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Effective on the go solution for designers & business owners

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: It's a good experience using this software it provides me with everything I need and is included in the subscription plan.

Pros:

The adobe suite is comparable to an application like Canva in the sense that it's meant for you to be able to have out of the box design solutions. I like to use it as it is included in my subscription & I can access the assets I use on my computer - on the go.

Cons:

If you're not a commercial graphic designer it might take some time getting used to it. Also, most people would probably apt for Canva because it is a little more user friendly. Both software can get you to the end goal but Canva is a little more user friendly.

Ana
Professor in Portugal
Education Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I like using Adobe Creative because it's easy to use

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: In general, I like the app itself because it helps me in my classes and I always recommend it to my students.

Pros:

I really like this app because it's very easy to use, and it helps me a lot in my day-to-day work with my students. It has very good features.

Cons:

What I liked least about the app was the subscription price, because I think it's a bit high for the app.

Jean Philippe
Consultant in Canada
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy product management, with a price tag

4.0 last year

Comments: We use CC Express to manage all our Adobe licenses.

Pros:

Adobe Creative Cloud Express gives you flexibility to manage all your CC packaged softwares inside a simple and intuitive interface. Managing accounts is easy and updates come often which is what you would expect from such software service. The interface has come a long way since the subscription-only model Adobe has been swearing by for a couple of releases now. Way cleaner and modern, making it look sleeker and less cluttered.After all, it's used to host all of the Adobe flagship and industry-standard software suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Dreamweaver... they all have to be activated in CC Express in order to work and get all the latest updates.

Cons:

There is nothing inherently wrong with CC Express, as it works as expected. The fact that it exists is another story though; Adobe now 100% relies on subscription model, and CC Express is its user interface. This forces the user to adopt the subscription model and paying for a software version with periodic updates is no longer available.

Beckie
Sr. Manager of marketing in US
Nonprofit Organisation Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Design with ease

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: Very positive - It allows us to create high quality designs with little effort. The library of fonts and stock photos are invaluable.

Pros:

The suite offers 1st class programs allowing you to edit photos and videos and design graphics

Cons:

It took a while to learn the suite, but once learned it is easy to navigate.

Evan
Production manager in US
Entertainment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Everything you need all in one app

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: Overall it’s good. I love the quality of work that comes from adobe.

Pros:

I like that I have access to numerous templates and access to video and photo editing rolls all in one place

Cons:

The cost is a bit steep but it’s ok to deal with

Bandie
Creative Director in US
Broadcast Media, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

A traumatic experience with Adobe

5.0 10 months ago

Cons:

I had a traumatic experience with Adobe while I was trying to cancel my subscription. It felt like I was held prisoner. I went through the website and discovered there is no feature that allows users to cancel or pause subscription. So I then opted to go into the chat feature which surprisingly for a tech company, is very primitive and is still in learning mode. So I decided to request for a live chat with an actual person to get me out of my subscription. I went back and forth with three different assistants for most of my day, all three of them claiming to offer me deals that I knew were not deals. I was offered a free month service (which I knew I already had), but they would not address my request to cancel the subscription or even acknowledge it, it was an ordeal for me. When I start demanding for the cancellation and asking that they even email me to confirm the cancellation they suddenly disappear from chat (I can't make this up). By the time I got to the third chat assistant I eventually started threatening him telling him that I had screenshots of our conversation and that I demanded to be 'released from the bondage', he finally succumbed to the pressure. It was the most frustrating experience I have ever had to deal with. My reason for canceling my subscription was that I currently cannot afford to have the service, and the fact that I kept saying it but was ignored is insane! I initially just wanted to pause my subscription if possible, but the way I am so turned off by Adobe service I don't think I could ever get myself into this situation again!

Talal
Director in United Arab Emirates
Photography, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

All in 1 Suite

5.0 last year

Pros:

All in one pack that will help you in all the aspects of your creative work

Cons:

The monthly payment is the only thing at the top of dislikes

Melanie
Melanie
Graphic Designer in Spain
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

As a graphic designer...

5.0 last year

Comments: Adobe will always be one of my most precise tools and without them I couldn't do my job. I always recommend it.

Pros:

I like that with creative cloud I can have everything in one place. My agility and way of working has improved, the easy access to my files and documents allows me to stay motivated and up to date. I really value being able to share files between software, being able to go from PSD to AI easily without losing quality or performance.

Cons:

I am not a big fan of the payment method, that everything has to be annual or monthly, but I understand that it is one storage service at a time, which is one of the advantages that make the service more attractive.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Hospital & Health Care, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Adobe Creative Cloud express review

5.0 last year

Pros:

I appreciate many of the features and functionality of Adobe creative cloud express. I like the graphic display, the ease of use with editing images, making promotional materials, and the unique features such as the gridlines on templates. It is easy to remove the background from any photo, create custom templates, and there are plenty of fonts, styles, themes and images included in the library to choose from. the ease of use, combined with the content in this app makes creating your next project a delight!

Cons:

I do not like that the app opens with the home screen, and does not automatically open to my current (or most recent) project

Hailey
Administrator in US
Architecture & Planning, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Perfect tool for creative thinking

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall I think Adobe Creative Cloud is a great tool to use in your business, There are endless possibilities with this program.

Pros:

I can use adobe creative cloud to put together Posters and newsletters for our business. I love being able to edit our project photos to make them look top quality. For someone who has a creative mind I'm always looking for good tools to help me express that creativity.

Cons:

It was a little difficult to use at first but after some online tutorials I was able to work my way through it and discover all the tools available.

Stéphanie
Communication officer in France
Arts & Crafts, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Adobe creative cloud express review

5.0 7 months ago

Pros:

The centralisation of all Adobe applications and the online data storage.

Cons:

The need to be connected to internet for its use.

Jess
illustrator in US
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great way to make my workflow faster

5.0 last year

Comments: I would recommend Adobe CC Express to most of my peers.

Pros:

What i like most about Adobe CC Express is the express part. if youre fluent in the desktop apps youre already using its mostly a seamless transition.

Cons:

While moving from desktop apps to Adobe CC Express is MOSTLY a seamless transition, i do feel like the functions and tools take some time to figure out since not everything is in the same place

Ahmed
CEO in Senegal
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

super tools very creative

5.0 last year

Comments: Great tool that allows me to work as a web designer and evolve in the professional field, giving me a lot in terms of design and other features that are very useful on a daily basis.

Pros:

the creativity of the images, the imagination, the possibility of having them in 3D, the desing, the photo retouching, the infinity of manipulations are what I liked the most

Cons:

price of software, subscriptions and limited fonts need improvement

Neil
Marketing Coordinator in UK
Construction, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Adobe Express

4.0 5 months ago

Pros:

Easy to use, and text to image function yields good results.

Cons:

I'm still frustrated by the limitations of some of the generative ai functions - for example, not being able to include proper words in generated designs.

Husam
Husam
President in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Media Production, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Medium Price For A High Quality Product

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: My overall experience with Adobe is positive, especially if you’re managing a team.

Pros:

I love the Premiere Pro application more than anything else, it covers everything I need to make a high quality video essay at my disposal. I also love the deals they provide for the subscription based cloud service.

Cons:

The file sharing program is abysmal and lots of work is needed on that front, though there is lots of potential. Furthermore, the UI/UX is tidy but sometimes a little difficult to navigate.