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Under Adobe's current one-version-back policy (introduced with CS6), yes, you will need to own CS6 in order to be eligible for CS7 at upgrade prices.

If you're currently on CS5 then you'll have to upgrade to CS6 before CS7 ships. If you're intending to leave it as late as possible (why?) then you'll have to be vigilant about when Adobe announces it.

Alternatively you can join the Creative Cloud and get all upgrades included in your membership for the same monthly fee.

No-one other than Adobe knows when CS7 will ship but there's plenty of speculation online.

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ProDesignTools
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ProDesignToolsCommunity Expert
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April 1, 2013

Some news out today on this question:

Adobe to Skip CS7, Go Right to CS17 Instead

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Aegis_Kleais
Inspiring
April 6, 2013

Just found this post.  That kinda sickens me.  2 versions back is a more respectable upgrade policy.

Before, I could drop $800USD over 2 versions back to get the latest version.  Since CS usually came out every 18, that meant $22/month ($800 over 36 months)  Now with  the product cycle being every 24 months and forced owership per version, the monthy expense to have CS7 would be $33/month (a 50% increase in price!)  FIFTY PERCENT!!!  That's insane.  I used to be a firm believer that Adobe respected its customers since it's the 800lb Gorilla with creative software, but this just SICKENS me.

On top of it, the only alternate solution is the Cloud, and since they don't offer any ala carte functionality, they only offer a $50/month plan (125% increase in price vs. $22/mo) for tons of programs I'd never even use.

If I were to just buy Web Premium CS7 when it comes out at it's MSRP, that's $1900USD.  $1900!!!!  That's 38 MONTHS of the $50/mo Adobe Cloud!  LESS programs than the Cloud offers for MORE money!

What part of any of this makes sense?

Jeffrey_A_Wright
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Jeffrey_A_WrightCommunity Manager
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April 13, 2013

Well your last example makes the case for why most new customers find the Creative Cloud more attractive than the traditional model, because you'll get several years worth of the latest versions (upgrades included) of more tools for the same price, plus the monthly payments are more affordable than a huge outlay upfront, and you have more flexibility to start and stop as desired.

For existing customers Adobe does offer a first-year upgrade discount on CCM but the comparison math is closer.

Finally, with the Cloud it's not quite "all or nothing," as they do also offer Single-App Memberships for $19.99 a month, which are "a la carte" like you mention for any individual application of your choice (like just Photoshop CS6/CS7).


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John Waller
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John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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March 7, 2013

Under Adobe's current one-version-back policy (introduced with CS6), yes, you will need to own CS6 in order to be eligible for CS7 at upgrade prices.

If you're currently on CS5 then you'll have to upgrade to CS6 before CS7 ships. If you're intending to leave it as late as possible (why?) then you'll have to be vigilant about when Adobe announces it.

Alternatively you can join the Creative Cloud and get all upgrades included in your membership for the same monthly fee.

No-one other than Adobe knows when CS7 will ship but there's plenty of speculation online.

MichaelKazlow
MichaelKazlow
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March 7, 2013

I Adobe has tightened up its upgrade requirements. You may not be able to upgrade from CS 5 to CS 7. You need CS 5 to upgrade to CS 6. CS 4 cannot upgrade. There is no guarentee you can go to CS 5 to 7.

Ned Murphy
Ned Murphy
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March 7, 2013

You normally never need any preceding version installed to install a new version, even for upgrading.  As far as when CS7 might be coming out, I can't speculate.

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