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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 1,195 user reviews on Capterra.

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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 2 years ago

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!

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 5 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.

Sanaa
Owner in US
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Quick and Easy Design for Non-Designers

5.0 last month New

Comments: A great tool for quick, professional-looking designs, ideal for social media and marketing but not as powerful as Photoshop or Illustrator.

Pros:

User-friendly interface with ready-made templates, making graphic design accessible without advanced skills.

Cons:

Limited customization compared to full Adobe apps, and some premium features require a subscription.

Heidi
Owner in US
Arts & Crafts, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Misleading Introductory Random Photo Collage Generator with Multiple Photo Upload Feature

3.0 3 years ago

Comments: Spark was great, until I committed to using the software and the features I started using Spark for were no longer available, even under a higher priced tier.

Pros:

It was very easy to use during prior to my workspace "becoming established." Other

Cons:

Adobe Spark initially allowed me to create randomly generated multiple photo collages (which I could upload the photos all at once) for social media posting. This took me less than a minute. I used Spark to put together collages with 10-14 photos weekly for about six weeks. This I learned is available as a website promotion only (https://www.adobe.com/express/create/photo-collage "Design your free collage now"), since randomly generated multiple photo upload collages are not available for established users of Spark once your "desktop is established" according to the Adobe Spark Insiders FB Group. Now every photo must be uploaded individually, and there is no template to randomly generate a collage with pictures of different sizes/aspects, taking more than 15 minutes to do the exact thing I was previously doing in under one. This feature is the reason why I started using Spark. This style template for uploading multiple photos at once to create a random collage should be available to "established users of Spark." I will be finding another platform to use until this tease feature is an actual feature for people that actually commit to using Spark.

Cristina
Consultant in Italy
Marketing & Advertising, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Best visual design tool

5.0 3 months ago

Pros:

Very easy to use. Lots of features and ability to import brand guidelines.

Cons:

The simplicity of the tool and the integration with Adobe tools.

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 10 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.

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 5 months ago

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 :)

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.

Natalie
Ops Manageer in UK
Events Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great fun software

4.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: Fun, creative and easy to use, quirky & modern

Pros:

Ease of use and functionality, opens up a whole new world of options

Cons:

Nothing great software - cant fault anything

Rumbani
Creative Director in Zambia
Media Production, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

It's alright, I guess.

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: I haven't had the best experience so I switched to Canva

Pros:

I was in a bind and I needed to create a poster on my phone and Adobe Express came in clutch. It feel like a cross between Illustrator and Photoshop and that amazing.

Cons:

It's a little rough around the edges. I had a few crashes and some functions just weren't doing what they needed to be doing. The background cleaning was a little tricky and I ended up using Canva to do that.

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 10 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.

John
Manager in US
Telecommunications, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Getting better each time

4.0 9 months ago

Comments: Adobe Creative Cloud Express is great for quick projects especially for social media.

Pros:

Adobe Creative Cloud Express is a worthy competitor to Canva with it's QR codes, photo and video editing, and design templates.

Cons:

Adobe Creative Cloud Express lags behind Canva with AI integrations and overall quality of pre-existing templates.

Brittney
Entrepreneur in US
E-Learning, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great software, but expensive!

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: My overall experience has been great & I truly give the software a 5 star review!

Pros:

I love how easy it is to edit videos and photos & you get your moneys worth!

Cons:

I just dont like how expensive it is, being a freelancer makes it difficult to pay each month.

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.

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 last year

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

Jonathan
Photographer in Trinidad & Tobago
Photography, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

J.L. Adobe Creative Cloud Express Review

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: I decided to try out Adobe Creative Cloud Express for my design projects. The simplified interface and quick access to essential tools impressed me. Designing graphics and editing images was very straightforward. The included templates made my work efficient, although I noticed limitations when customizing them. Exporting my creations was seamless, though the cloud storage options felt limited. Overall, it's great for basic design needs.

Pros:

Adobe Creative Cloud provides a wide range of applications for various creative tasks that I need to get done, including graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and more. This comprehensive suite allows me to find the right tools for my specific projects.

Cons:

Having a wide range of features can be overwhelming for users like myself who only need specific functionalities, hence paying for features that I don't use.

Jessica
Dog trainer in US
Individual & Family Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great asset

5.0 last year

Comments: I am able to quickly edit and share media content with other members of my team to enhance my marketing capabilities

Pros:

Using the media gallery and video and editing features allows me to create great marketing tools for my business

Cons:

I use most features associated with Adobe creative cloud and have no complaints

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Its good product, it get the job done.

5.0 last year

Comments: Perfect

Pros:

I like the fact that lately it seems they are going more into web - browser features, this i love cuz j can easily collaborate without boot-loading my pc.

Cons:

Tbh i like everything about this adobr create cloud express, its great tool.

Rayvano
Digital Marketing Specialist in Netherlands
Leisure, Travel & Tourism, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Adobe Creative Cloud

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: It's a nice program with lots of features! It can be difficult in the beginning to find your way, but luckily there are many tutorials online to check out.

Pros:

It's nice to have different programs all in one.

Cons:

With Adobe having many features, it can be overwhelming to get started

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.

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

Perfect tool for creative thinking

5.0 2 years ago

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.

Claudia
Digital Marketing Manager in UK
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Adobe creative cloud express review

5.0 8 months ago

Pros:

Very user friendly - I have learnt so much by using this tool.

Cons:

There could be better filtering for the templates.

Eric Emmanuel
Eric Emmanuel
Artist in Philippines
Verified LinkedIn User
Animation, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Satisfied Adobe Creative Cloud User

5.0 last year

Pros:

Easy to use, fast rendering, compatible with other apps

Cons:

so far, so good, all the things I need is available

Joserg
Encoder in Philippines
Construction, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I Can Recommend

5.0 last year

Pros:

I really like the range of templates and customization options for graphics

Cons:

The free version limits the terms of features and availability but for the free version that I have still a heaven for me😘

Michele
Operations manager in US
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

ECE Admin User

4.0 last year

Comments: I enjoy using the program to complete my advertising and marketing projects for our ECE organization.

Pros:

I love the editing features. Creating projects are easy.

Cons:

The cost is expensive for a non-profit.