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Pietro V.
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Product Reviewed: Adobe Creative Cloud
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What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

You can literally do anything related to design, photography, video, and motion graphics, which are the main aspects of my daily job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

There are some functionalities and shortcuts that aren't standard and cause some problems when you are used to adopting different tools from within and without the Adobe CC Suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Creative Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

I spend 80% of my time on Adobe CC Suite, I wouldn't be able to do my job without it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Adobe
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1982
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@Adobe
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NASDAQ:ADBE
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$19,410
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Adobe empowers everyone, everywhere to imagine, create, and bring any digital experience to life. From creators and students to small businesses, global enterprises, and nonprofit organizations — customers choose Adobe products to ideate, collaborate, be more productive, drive business growth, and build remarkable experiences.


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Tom R.
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What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

The freedom to create whatever I want. Illustrator has all the tools I need to complete any task. And anything that can be done on Photoshop can also be done within Illustrator. Of course illustrator is used les for photo editing, but it is useful to share functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

The placement of tools differ from programme to programme. Artboards, selections, swatches, brushes sometimes appear in different places on Indesign as they do in Illustrator. Now I know I could set cutom presets and workplaces, but sometimes I prefer to use the default. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Illustrator solving and how is that benefiting you?

I do a lot of graphic design work and many customers tell me that they know someone who can do it on Canva but they're unavailable for whatever reason. And then I hit them with 'but can they do this'. Its all well and good having graphic editing software competition, but when the functionalities limit the user, you've got to go with someone who knows how to use the main players. Adobe Illustrator is indusrty standard for a reason. The vastness of tools, features, capabilities and collaboration opportunities far outweigh any of that of its competition. While other platforms like Canva may be easier to pick up, the shear amount that can be done on Illustrator is unbeatable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Skyler W.
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Product Reviewed: Adobe Photoshop
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What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop?

I like Photoshop because of the limitless capabilitys of it I started Learning on Photoshop CS6 and to see what it has become since then is Amazing but at the same time I have to puppydog tilt my head at some of the changes made. to it like them removing the Render Lighting feature that was in it. i used it all the time to help Light my images the way you would in 3d. they added alot of features like Nueral filters that rival Remini.ai for photo. restoration. I have been using the skin smoothing feature. for som recent work done with a Local Sorority. overall photoshop has been the leader and is still leading when it comes to creative expression when building digital art and creating image composites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop?

I disliked that they took away my render lighting feature. I find my self using layer blend modes more often now to compensate for the lost feature. over the years its just become so expensive i had to move away from it for my freelance. just because i don't need the stress of another monthly bill. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop solving and how is that benefiting you?

it solves the lack of flexibily when it comes to just creating a project from start to finish. its easier to create a project and organize layers better with the auser interface. also having the ability to save specific Hotkeys for different workspaces has been a blessing when jumping between a compositing workwflow where i use the liquify and transform tools more, versus in a photo editing space where i will jump into the camera raw filter plugin tools more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ron G.
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Product Reviewed: Adobe After Effects
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What do you like best about Adobe After Effects?

After Effects is more than the swiss army knife of video production. It can do anything. I've been using it for over 20 years and it's come from strength to strength.

I'll use it for the obvious: motion graphics. But I've even used it as an editor, when I didn't have access to other tools. A compositing tool for VFX as well as a look dev and final comper for CGI and animation work. Oh! And I did 2 full 2D cutout animation series on it, rigs and all.

Did I mention you can extend After Effects in so many ways? Either by buying plugins and scripts or creating them yourself? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe After Effects?

I used to be terribly critical of After Effects, but Adobe has improved it so much over the years, I have little bad things to say about it. For most uses it is my tool of choice. For VFX compositing I still prefer Nuke. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe After Effects solving and how is that benefiting you?

Swiss army knife for any video work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Skyler W.
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What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

Im a graphic designer in the funeral program industry and i like the fact that illustrator can make some of the crazy edits clients ask for. The isolation mode i use religiously when working to pop in and out of objects just by double clicking. switiching to other softwares that dont have this feature is slightly cumbersome but it not that hard to re-adjust.

i use it to create funeral programs; i created my own templates, that i use every day to build custome funeral programs. Editing terribly delivered photos in photoshop and importing them into Illustrator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

I can't use most of the 3d features due to the graphics power it consumes. when using these features i always get hangups on the project and most of the time it just altogether crashes. i dont even attempt the AI tools they integrated because of that reason;as cool as it looks, most of the time ai tools just create more frustration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Illustrator solving and how is that benefiting you?

the problem its solving is that knowing it got me a decent job in the graphic design field and now i can confidently make anything my heart desires when it comes to vector art. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dick L.
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What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop?

It is very capable at editing my photos. It has many features that work well with Adobe Lightroom Classic (I'll call that "Lightroom" from here onwards). I tend to use Lightroom for most of my photo editing and organising, and switch to Photoshop for more significant amendments, such as removing larger distracting objects, or applying colour gradients. I found that Lightroom was fairly intuitive to learn, but that Photoshop has a much steeper, less intuitive, learning curve. It was quite easy to implement. Customer support is OK, but not especially good compared to other software. There are many reources available on YouTube that are, in my opinion, better than Adobe's own customer support. I am a regular user of both Photoshop and Lightroom. Lightroom and Photoshop work well in conjunction with each other, and also with other software as plug ins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop?

It seems to be way too heavily focused on making their customers pay more and there's too much AI involved for my liking. They regularly asked me to provide feedback about why I wasn't prepared to recommed their product to my friends. I told them in every survey that they are too expensive and I'd only recommend their product if it was significantly less expensive. They completely ignored my feedback and are now about to increase their prices even further. I think I will soon stop subscribing and swith to Affinity instead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop solving and how is that benefiting you?

Photoshop provides a wide range of photo editing tools that, once learned, are very helpful to have. Although Lightroom can do most of the routine editing more efficiently, it is good to be able to take a photo from Lightroom to Photoshop in a pretty seamless fashion where more signinfican edits can be appiled. I also use Photroshop to design my logos, favicons and mock-ups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Montserrat J.
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Learning and Games Designer
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Product Reviewed: Adobe Premiere Pro
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What do you like best about Adobe Premiere Pro?

- Quality of the product delivery

- Being able to get transcript of a video and create the captions within your production period without having to go to another tool

- Large variety of exporting type of files and being able to play with the quality to adjust the size needed of the file without loosing quality

- How well it links the audio editions with Audition Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Premiere Pro?

- I feel like the integration with After Effects could be better

- I wish we could have a way to compress renders for social media size requirements wich usually goes from 10 MB to 50MB but when you create a video with lots of effects and in high quality and also it's long it's hard to get to the 50 MB for example that is a constant requirement for me and I get videos of 20 min ish. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Premiere Pro solving and how is that benefiting you?

Having a professional tool to deliver the end product for video editing where you have to mix sound effects, music, different clips, motion graphics all in one timeline! that's great and how well it all get's rendered so while you're working you can adjust every part as much as you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

melina .
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What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

Since it’s vector-based, designs stay crisp no matter how much you resize them. Perfect for logos and illustrations.

Once you master it, you can create almost any shape with smooth curves and sharp angles.

You can manipulate text in super creative ways, with custom kerning, warping, and outlines.

Having multiple artboards in one file makes it easy to work on different variations of a design at once.

The ability to create and apply unique brushes adds an organic touch to digital artwork. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

Tools like the Pen Tool and Pathfinder can be frustrating at first, especially for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Illustrator solving and how is that benefiting you?

Whether you’re making UI elements, posters, typography, or detailed illustrations, Illustrator gives you the flexibility to create everything in one toolIt ensures high-quality, print-ready graphics with precise color controls, alignment tools, and export options (CMYK, Pantone, etc.). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ben S.
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What do you like best about Adobe After Effects?

Few other pieces of software are so easily used by such a wide range of skill-set. After Effects can be utilized with a more basic understanding utilizing a plethora of templates or is more than up to the task of creating extremely complex graphics from an advanced user. That's the real power of the software -- it's ready to grow with you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe After Effects?

I'm still not a huge fan of dynamic linking. Typically I render and export a comp in After Effects and then bring that final rendered file into Premiere Pro for mastering. The software also often does not play well with Media Encoder. I prefer to encode from After Effects even though the compression options are fewer -- it also crashed less often using this method. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe After Effects solving and how is that benefiting you?

For us After Effects is primarily adding motion graphics value to commercial and corporate videos with fast turnarounds via templating. We're able to add a lot of polish to our videos by incorporating motion graphics quickly and seamlessly. Our more advanced motion and graphic designers utilize the software for more custom creations when we have the time. Personally I'm primarily an editor by trade and so the templates in AFX allow me to work quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sarah E.
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What do you like best about Adobe Photoshop?

I love the freedom of using combinations of tools and effects to get a desired result. I can create almost any new photo in Adobe Photoshop that looks real. I can adjust lighting, take out objects, extend backgrounds, or even create a totally styled effect that looks like a painting. Anything is possible really!

Also, if I ever want to learn something new, many tutorials are at my fingertips. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Photoshop?

Photoshop requires a long time and many many tutorials to create anything desirable. It looks very daunting to new users. Also, I think it has too many features it doesn't need - like video editing. I like to leave that to Premier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Photoshop solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is integrating AI Features that is essential and speed up the work process if used correctly, but there is a learning curve like with anything new. New cloning tools make for an easier and quicker work flow as well. Also it has many tutorials that are easy to access for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Raj  A.
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Product Reviewed: Adobe Acrobat
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What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat?

dobe Acrobat excels at creating, editing, and organizing PDF files. It's a powerful tool for both individual and business needs. With features like commenting, highlighting, and sharing, Adobe Acrobat makes collaboration seamless and efficient. It integrates well with other Adobe products and services, enhancing overall productivity and workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat?

Adobe Acrobat can be quite expensive, especially for individual users or small businesses. The subscription model might not appeal to everyone. Adobe Acrobat can be demanding on system resources, which might affect the performance of other applications running simultaneously. The user interface, while feature-rich, can sometimes feel cluttered and not as intuitive as other PDF tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Adobe Acrobat solving and how is that benefiting you?

It can convert various file formats to PDF and vice versa. This ensures that files are compatible across different platforms and can be easily shared without losing formatting. By automating repetitive tasks, such as form filling and document signing, Adobe Acrobat saves time and increases productivity. This is particularly beneficial for businesses that require efficient document workflows Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.