Can I use adobe softwares for free

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January 30, 2026
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Subject: Request for Permission to Use Adobe Software

Hello Adobe Team,

I hope you are well. I want to be honest with you. I am currently using a cracked version of Adobe software, and I recently learned that this is not allowed in my religion (Islam). Because of this, I do not want to continue using it without permission.

I am a student and I rely on this software for learning, so I wanted to respectfully ask if you would allow me permission to continue using the version I have, or advise me on what I should do to use your software in a way that is lawful and acceptable.

I respect your company and your work, and I want to do the right thing.

Thank you for your time.

Kind regards,

Cyril Dellenbach

Community Manager

Hello @Mustafa1734,

Thank you for your message and for your honesty.

You’re not the only student in this situation, and that’s why we’ve created the Education License.

https://substance3d.adobe.com/education/

The entire Substance Suite is free for students, so please follow the link to access all Substance apps!

That being said, this offer only concerns Substance 3D applications and I can’t talk for other Adobe apps. You’ll have to check on other communities (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) to check with them whether they have solutions for students or not.

Good luck with your studies.

Cyril Dellenbach (Micro) | QA Support Artist | Adobe

davescm

Community Expert

Adobe CC is also available as an education version, it is not free but offers a substantial discount. See here:
https://www.adobe.com/uk/creativecloud/buy/students.html

Dave

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