Adobe softwares provides an app for every creative need out there. It is a recognised software by most creative industries and usually, it will be part of the job requirement to be proficient in at least one or two of the apps.
Thus, it is advantageous to acquire proficiency over some of these apps. However, most of the apps require a subscription and with more than twenty options to choose from, this could pose a challenge for beginners who are unfamiliar with the software.
We have summarised the functions of each app as well as the platforms it can be used on to help you have a better idea of what kind of skills sets you might need to have to operate these programs and the kind of work you can produce with it.
Software | Uses | Platforms |
Photoshop | Photo editing & retouching
3D modelling Raster Graphic Design |
Mac
Windows IPad |
Illustrator | Illustration
Vector graphics |
Mac
Windows IPad |
After Effects | Visual Effects
Motion Graphics Composting |
Mac
Windows |
XD | Web and App prototyping | MacWindows (iOS & Android app for testing) |
InDesign CC | Desktop publishing | Mac
Windows |
Lightroom | Image editing
Image organisation |
Mac
Windows iOS Android |
Premiere Pro | Video editing | Mac
Windows |
Spark | Creating graphics, web pages, short videos | Mac
Windows iOS Android |
Fresco | Digital art | iOS ver. 12,4 or later |
Rush | Video editing (not heavy-duty) | Mac
Windows iOS Android |
Dimension | Photorealistic scenes and images | Mac
Windows |
Dreamweaver | Code-free website building | Mac
Windows |
Audition | Audio recording and editing | Mac
Windows |