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znod
znod
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October 11, 2017
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Free Creative Cloud Membership--Benefits?

  • October 11, 2017
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Just color me confused. I am active in the Adobe communiuty via the desktop app. In this regard, I have perpetual license Light Room and a perpetual license Photoshop CS6 Extended (along with Bridge 5.0.2.4). Apparently, I have a free Creative Cloud membership simply because I have these products (possibly mainly since I have perpetual Lightroom. Both are installed on the latest MacBook Pro running the latest update of Sierra.

I am confused about my rights to various products. For example,  the desktop app shows "Launch" on "Portfolio." Am I allowed to use this product without charge? And, Bridge CC (2017) shows "Install." Do I have the right to install this product without charge. If yes, would the installation of this product interfere with the use of Bridge 5.0.2.4? (i.e., Is each of them a standalone program?)

I would appreciate any information you can provide me about my rights to use/download CC apps without charge.

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Correct answer kglad

I am sorry  you were not pleased with what you viewed as repetitiousness in one of my questions. The issues are somewhat complex. And, those relatively new to some issues can become confused in quite a few ways.

Will this program be updated over time to deal with the newer RAW formats on newer cameras: Digital Negative (DNG), Adobe DNG Converter | Adobe Photoshop CC  ? Is it a standalone application? If I used it, then would I ever need to update perpetual PS or LR for Camera Raw again? Yes, I may be confused.


yes, the dng converters are stand-alone and (afaik) is will continue to be kept up-to-date with the latest cameras and continue to be offered free by adobe.

you do not need camera raw updates to use the dng converters. the only downside to the dng converters is convenience. ie, cr integrated into your adobe programs is more convenient to use than the dng converters, The best Camera Raw Tutorial

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kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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October 11, 2017

check your account to see what cc membership you have, https://accounts.adobe.com

owning ps6 and lr5 does not entitle anyone to cc membership.   being active in the adobe community may have triggered a gratis membership.

znod
znodAuthor
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October 11, 2017

Thank you kglad. As said, I have a free membership/account. See the attachment about my free membership "rights." Things still are unclear to me though, things along the lines I mentioned above.

I hope the attachment attached. I can't tell if it did.

Trying to attach again.

kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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October 11, 2017

you can use all the programs in cc (for the trial duration, usually 7 days).  anything you create with the programs is yours to keep when the trial expires, but you won't be able to open any of the files in the expired adobe programs (unless you start a subscription some time).

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