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February 15, 2020
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Which applications are completely free to use for new users?

  • February 15, 2020
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***I am asking this question to know about alternative free applications of all ADOBE programs. So, no spoilers. Please. ***

 

Hi... For the third time, I tried to find better applications like adobe programs and which works exactly like adobe. I can't. 

 

Can anyone list out the adobe softwares without free trial, paying, subscription and fantastic like all adobe applications ? ( Please don't mention paid softwares. I only want to know permanently  free ones. )

Thank you for who reply me. 

 

Correct answer Nancy OShea

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/benefits-creative-cloud-free-membership.html

 

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kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 28, 2025

exactly.  every free trial has some risk involved especially if you're not careful to set reminders, and even if you set reminders life can interfere with your intentions.

Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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February 15, 2020

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/benefits-creative-cloud-free-membership.html

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
S_Gans
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Community Expert
February 15, 2020

adobe doesn't offer any permanently free desktop applications at all. You have free trials, and that's about it. Even their mobile apps require that you're subscribed to the Adobe subscription plan.

Anything else you see for "free" and still have the Adobe name on it would be piracy- which will never ever be discussed or encouraged on these forums.

Edit: there used to be the ability to download the CS2 Adobe Suite, but that's been removed, and would be problematic on any newer operating system. However to see what Adobe offers for free at all, please visit: https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install.html?promoid=19SCDRQK

Adobe Community Expert / Adobe Certified Instructor
February 15, 2020

Hi

You are not going to find free or paid for apps that work exactly like Adobe's software, there are free alternatives to say Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator etc

https://wp-modula.com/free-photoshop-alternatives/

https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/six-free-alternatives-to-adobe-illustrator/

https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-premiere-pro/?license=free