GETTING STARTED WITH CREATIVE CLOUDThis is your guide to everything you need to know get started with your new Creative Cloud membership. Now you have access to all the industry leading creative apps, make sure you explore all the possibilities.

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TIP 1 DOWNLOAD APPSHere you can quickly launch and update your desktop apps; manage and share your assets stored in Creative Cloud; download fonts from Adobe Typekit or high-quality royalty-free assets right within the app; and showcase and discover creative work on Behance. Best of all, the application stays out of your way but is there when you need it, so you can focus on creativity.

DOWNLOAD THE CREATIVE CLOUD DESKTOP APP

STEP 1

Go to the Creative Cloud desktop app page.

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DOWNLOAD THE CREATIVE CLOUD DESKTOP APP

STEP 2

Click the ‘Download’ button.

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DOWNLOAD THE CREATIVE CLOUD DESKTOP APP

STEP 3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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GET CREATIVE CLOUD PRODUCT APPS

STEP 1

Click the Creative Cloud icon located in the taskbar (Windows) or Apple menu bar (Mac OS). Then click on the Apps tab to see a list of products.

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GET CREATIVE CLOUD PRODUCT APPS

STEP 2

Scroll down to ‘Find Additional Apps’, for a complete list of products. You can filter this list by area of interest or version. Click ‘Install’ or ‘Update’ to install your selected app.

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GET CREATIVE CLOUD PRODUCT APPS

STEP 3

To download and install an older version of an app, select ‘View Previous Versions’ from the filters menu. Scroll down to find the app you want, then click ‘Install’ and choose your version from the pop-up menu.

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TIP 2 ACCESS IMAGES AND FONTSWith your Creative Cloud membership, you have access to thousands of creative assets that will help you with any creative project. Here, we’ll introduce you to your Creative Cloud Library, Typekit and Adobe Stock.

CREATIVE CLOUD LIBRARIES

Your personal and shared libraries give you quick access to the colours, brushes, images, videos, fonts, character styles, and other creative assets you use most.

Access your library assets

STEP 1

Add colours, brushes, images, character and styles to Libraries. You can reuse them anytime.

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CREATIVE CLOUD LIBRARIES

Access your library assets

STEP 2

Share libraries and collaborate with anyone who has a Creative Cloud account.

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CREATIVE CLOUD LIBRARIES

Access your library assets

STEP 3

Add assets to your libraries from your mobile apps.

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TYPEKIT

With your new Creative Cloud membership, you get access to Typekit. Here you can search and download fonts which will sync directly into your libraries to use across your apps.

Search and sync fonts Finding the perfect font is easy.

STEP 1

Go to your Creative Cloud desktop app and click fonts from the ‘Assets’ tab.

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TYPEKIT

Search and sync fonts Finding the perfect font is easy.

STEP 2

Choose the font from the available list or select the ‘Sync Fonts from Typekit’ button to search new fonts.

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TYPEKIT

Search and sync fonts Finding the perfect font is easy.

STEP 3

You’ll be directed to the Typekit Marketplace website where there is a huge library of fonts to choose from.

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TYPEKIT

Search and sync fonts Finding the perfect font is easy.

STEP 4

Use the filter to select a style of font and whether you need this to be web safe.

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TYPEKIT

Search and sync fonts Finding the perfect font is easy.

STEP 5

Select the font styles you would like to sync and select the ‘Sync’ button.

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TYPEKIT

Search and sync fonts Finding the perfect font is easy.

STEP 6

When you receive a notification that the font is synced, you can start using the font across all your desktop apps.

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ADOBE STOCK

With your Creative Cloud membership, you’ll have access to Adobe Stock where you can search for millions of royalty-free stock images, photos, graphics, vectors, video footage & more.

Find and buy Adobe Stock assets

STEP 1

On the Adobe Stock website, search for and find the photo, video, illustration, or vector you want to use and mouse over the asset and click the download icon.

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ADOBE STOCK

Find and buy Adobe Stock assets

STEP 2

Save a watermarked image by clicking "Save Preview" to [your library name]. You can license the image directly from the Libraries panel later.

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ADOBE STOCK

Find and buy Adobe Stock assets

STEP 3

The image will show up in the Libraries panel of your Creative Cloud desktop apps and you can start working with it right away.

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ADOBE STOCK

Find and buy Adobe Stock assets

STEP 4

To license the watermarked image without leaving your desktop app, select it from the Libraries panel, then choose your license option.

For any questions on Adobe Stock, visit the online help desk.

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TIP 3 LEARN WITH TUTORIALSDiscover and explore all key Creative Cloud app overviews and guides, across a variety of fields. Here you’ll find all the tutorials you need to get-started with your new membership. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, there are hundreds of useful tutorials to guide you through any type of project.

TUTORIALS

Apps

Creative field

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Photoshop

Photography

InDesign

Design & illustration

Illustrator

Video & effects

Web and mobile

ADOBE LIVE

Connect to AdobeLive.com, the platform to see featured artists working LIVE with Creative Cloud, ask questions in real time, get inspired, connect with the creative community and watch the replays.

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TIP 4 BUILD A PORTFOLIO Show the world your amazing talent by building your own creative Portfolios. Discover how you can showcase your projects with Behance and how to create an online portfolio with Adobe Portfolio.

BEHANCE

Behance is the perfect way to showcase your amazing work and tell others how you created it. You can also search and discover the latest work from top online portfolios by creative professionals across industries.

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ADOBE PORTFOLIO

Join half a million creatives already using Portfolio to showcase your creative talent. With different layouts to choose from, you can create a variety of different looks depending. Once your portfolio is ready, create your unique URL and share your talent.

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TIP 5 GET SUPPORTWe’re with you, every step of the way. Here’s some helpful support, for your ongoing creative journey.

CREATIVE CLOUD SUPPORT

Simple solutions to common Adobe ID and sign-in issues

Sign in and sign out to activate or deactivate Creative Cloud apps

Uninstall or remove Creative Cloud apps

Sync files issues

System requirements for Creative Cloud applications

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TIP 6 WHAT’S NEW?With your membership, you’ll always have access to the latest versions of the creative apps. Why not discover some recent updates?

ADOBE XD

The latest key app to design and prototype websites and mobile apps. Adobe XD now supports layers, symbols, and commenting on shared prototypes (Mac OS X only). Also, initial Windows 10 release available now.

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PROJECT FELIX

With this new beta release, you can create photo-realistic images — including product shots and scene visualizations — using models, materials, and lights. No 3D expertise needed.

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UPDATES TO ADOBE PREMIERE PRO CC

With Adobe Premiere Pro CC, you can create visually stunning videos anywhere. You can now power up your production pipeline with redesigned captions, Lumetri Color enhancements, and more. Collaborate on shared sequences or compositions with Adobe Team Projects (Beta).

Always keep up to date with what’s new

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