Adobe Software
Adobe provides tools that allow you to create PDF files, work with graphics and images, build webpages, edit video, and much more.
Adobe Creative Cloud for Students
After registration, Creative Cloud is available at no cost for coursework. Please follow the instructions listed on the Adobe Creative Cloud for Students page.
Adobe Products for Faculty Use
Adobe products for faculty are available for through Software Downloads.
Adobe Products for Department/Staff Use
Some software titles are available at no cost to full-time and part-time University faculty through software.pitt.edu. Additional titles, licensed per person, are available for purchase by departments for installation on University-owned computers.
| Product | Operating Systems | Departmental Purchase | Annual Maintenance Renewal Date | Available through Software Download Service for Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (per user) | Includes Home Use Rights | ||||
|
Acrobat Professional DC |
Windows/ Macintosh |
$50 |
Yes |
June 1 |
Yes |
|
Captivate |
Windows/ Macintosh |
$50 |
Yes | June 1 | No |
|
Creative Cloud |
Windows/Macintosh |
$200 |
Yes |
June 1 |
Yes |
|
Photoshop Elements |
Windows/ Macintosh |
$53 |
No |
Does not expire |
No |
|
Premiere Elements |
Windows/ |
$53 |
No |
Does not expire |
No |
Visit Adobe for a list of Adobe Creative Cloud products or complete product information.
Getting started with Creative Cloud
To install Acrobat or Creative Cloud on a user’s dedicated machine, please provide the user's primary University Computing Account (@pitt.edu) when the software is purchased in the Software Store on PantherExpress. Then, choose an operating system and follow the installation instructions below. For those with last year’s version of Adobe Creative Cloud installed, you do not need to uninstall this version.
Windows and Mac
- Go to Software Download Service
- In the “Search Software” field type Creative Cloud Enterprise, then click Search.
- Choose the Windows or Mac version.
- Follow the online instructions to complete the download.
To install the software on a shared machine or in a lab environment, please provide the username “labinstall” when the software is purchased in the Software Store on PantherExpress. Then install the software from the software download site.
More Ways to Get the Most from Adobe
University faculty and staff can take advantage of free professional development courses, obtain teaching materials, and connect with expert users of Adobe software with the Adobe Education Exchange.
Learn More
- Go to http://edex.adobe.com and click the sign-in button in the top menu.
- Enter your Pitt email address and click Sign in.
- Select Company or School Account for account type.
- Enter your Pitt username and password, then login.
- At the welcome screen, begin exploring the site.
