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Adobe Creative Cloud includes 20-plus desktop and mobile apps and services such as Photoshop, Adobe Express, Lightroom, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Adobe Stock, and more.

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Adobe is licensed under Columbia University's discounted pricing agreement with Adobe Institute and is available only to current Columbia University affiliates. The software is not available to alums or retirees.

Clients purchasing Adobe are responsible for the installation and correct use of the product, as well as understanding hardware and operating system requirements. Sign in to creativecloud.adobe.com/apps to install and download the appropriate application.

 

Discontinuation of Creative Cloud Synced files for Business Plans

Adobe is discontinuing the Creative Cloud desktop synchronization service and folder/file sharing capabilities for Creative Cloud for Teams and Enterprise plans. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Files in your Creative Cloud Files folder will no longer sync to cloud storage or be shareable within or outside your organization.
  • The "Synced files" section on the Creative Cloud website will be removed, and its contents will be permanently deleted.

Your files in the local Creative Cloud Files folder will remain under your control. However, we strongly recommend:

  • Moving files to an Adobe-supported storage solution (e.g., Frame.io or Adobe Experience Manager).
  • Using third-party cloud storage with sync capabilities or backing up files locally.

Action Required:
Sync your latest file versions before February 3, 2025. After this date:

  • The local Creative Cloud Files folder will no longer be hidden upon sign-out.
  • It will be renamed to include your account type and other identifiers, which you can rename as needed.

File-based workflows on local devices will remain supported, and you can choose where to store and manage your files.

For additional information, please refer to Discontinuation of Creative Cloud Synced files. 

 

*Upcoming Updates Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and Experience Cloud*

Adobe will be pushing out updates to the CUIT VIP Admin Console. This update should not impact users' access to Creative Cloud, but you will be asked to log back in. Adobe will separate users with another business or individual plan under the same email address into different profiles to help them choose where to create and store their content. Users can select the profile (business or personal) at sign-in time. For additional information on how to Manage your Adobe profiles click here.

How to Obtain Adobe Licenses

All software will be distributed by download.

  • Adobe licensing is available to all Columbia University Officers of Administration and Faculty who can submit an online request. CUIT will also send an invoice if requested.
  • Students can purchase at a discounted price directly from Adobe.
  • Some other departments provide Adobe for their users. Please contact your internal purchasing area to be sure your license is provided by CUIT. If you have questions about how to purchase Adobe, please call the CUIT Service Desk at 212-854-1919 or submit an online request for information.
  • If you are from CUMC looking for Adobe licensing with a “cumc.columbia.edu” domain, please request a license by clicking here: CUIMC  Service Catalog, or email [email protected].

All sales are final. Refunds are not accepted.

Pricing for January 14, 2024, through January 14, 2025

New Prices

  • The price is fixed and cannot be pro-rated. 
  • The price is based on the licensing contract and includes an administration fee.
  • To get the best possible results and avoid any downtime risk, please purchase a renewal at least one month before your license expires.
  • Acrobat perpetual upgrade plans: The Acrobat perpetual upgrade plan renewals were no longer available after February 1, 2022, and new purchases ended on December 1, 2021. This change applies to Adobe Acrobat 2017 and Adobe Acrobat 2020.

 

  • Adobe Creative Cloud apps can be installed on up to two computers. To install on a third computer, you must deactivate one of the licenses from one of your previous machines. Learn more about activating and deactivating Adobe Creative Cloud apps. 
  • The price is prorated monthly and must be renewed annually. To get the best possible results and avoid any risk of downtime, please make sure to purchase a renewal after you begin to receive the expiration notices from Adobe in December.

License Validity Dates

The Adobe license is valid from January 14, 2024, through January 14, 2025, and must be renewed annually.

For more information: 

Please visit the Adobe site to see what is available.