What is Adobe Express Windows 11

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Do my Adobe apps work in Windows 11?

Apps compatible with Windows 11

The versions of the apps below work in Windows 11 but have these known issues.

We are still testing and optimizing our other apps to make them fully compatible with Windows 11, and will update this document as more apps become compatible. We recommend that you run your Adobe apps only in operating systems and hardware platforms as noted in the system requirements for your apps.

What are the known issues or bugs? 

See the table below for known issues with Adobe apps and Windows 11.

AppsIssues
Creative Cloud desktop app

Creative Cloud desktop window does not display correctly when using window snapping at lower resolutions.

Photoshop

Photoshop may not support all Win 11 display features and UI elements.

For example, dragging a file to the Photoshop icon in the taskbar doesn't open the file in Photoshop. A red cancel icon is displayed, indicating that this feature is not supported.

Illustrator

Illustrator may not support all Win 11 display features and UI elements.

Acrobat and Acrobat Reader

Minor performance degradation when the application is first launched.

InDesign
  • InDesign may not support all Win 11 display features and UI elements.
  • Intermittently unable to switch to other applications when CEP panels are open in InDesign.
Premiere Pro

Users must update to an NVidia driver version 472.12 or later on Windows 11. Earlier versions of the drivers have not been approved by Microsoft. No specific issues have been reported at this time.

Premiere Rush

Users must update to an NVidia driver version 472.12 or later on Windows 11. Earlier versions of the drivers have not been approved by Microsoft. No specific issues have been reported at this time.

XD

XD displays minor graphic or icon inconsistencies.

Fresco

Fresco quits unexpectedly on first launch after install/update on Win 11 system. It works fine after subsequent launch on the affected systems.

Adobe Bridge

Bridge may not support all Win 11 display features and UI elements.

Media Encoder

Media Encoder may not support all Win 11 display features and UI elements.

Prelude

Prelude may not support all Win 11 display features and UI elements.

When can I upgrade to Windows 11?

Before you upgrade, make sure you’re familiar with Windows 11 specifications and system requirements and that your computer supports Windows 11. Confirm you have a reliable backup and can restore to your current version in case you run into issues. If possible, upgrade in a test environment to ensure your third-party plug-ins, workflows, and configuration continue to work as expected.

We strongly recommend you wait until we have released a compatible version of your app.

Have a question?  You can post questions and get answers from experts on our Download & Install community forum. On the community forums, you can freely ask, share, and learn from your peers in the industry.

Get answers to common questions about the Adobe Express membership.

For a detailed overview of Adobe Express, see Adobe Express Overview  

Which apps and services do I get with the Adobe Express plan?

The Adobe Express plan includes the following apps and services: 

Apps

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Adobe Express app for mobile (iOS and Android) 

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Adobe Spark Video for mobile (iOS)

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Adobe Spark Page for mobile (iOS)

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Adobe Premiere Rush for desktop

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Adobe Premiere Rush for mobile (iOS and Android)

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Adobe Photoshop Express for mobile (iOS and Android)

Services and content

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Adobe Stock royalty-free photos

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Ability to convert and export PDF files (web only)

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What's the difference between Adobe Express and Adobe Spark? 

Adobe Spark has been replaced by Adobe Express. Adobe Express includes all the same great functionality and content as Adobe Spark, plus so much more. You can still quickly and easily create graphics, collages, flyers, videos, and animations with access to millions of templates, images, icons, and effects. 

With Adobe Express you can now search and access Adobe Stock photos and Adobe Fonts from right within the app. Other features include new quick actions to remove a background, convert videos to GIFs, merge videos, convert to PDFs, and more.

With a paid Premium Adobe Express membership, you get access to all of the content and features including the entire royalty-free Adobe Stock collection* of photos and premium features.  You also get access to the premium features in the following apps:

  • Premiere Rush - Shoot, edit, and share videos on mobile and desktop.

  • Photoshop Express - Edit and retouch images, create collages, and combine photos.

  • Adobe Spark Video - Quickly create stunning video slideshows.

  • Adobe Spark Page: Turn words and images into beautiful gliding web pages.

*Adobe Express Premium plan required. The Adobe Stock photo collection doesn't include Premium or editorial content. Limited Adobe Stock functionality available in web page and video features within the desktop app.​

What is the difference between Creative Cloud All Apps and Adobe Express? 

Creative Cloud All Apps is a collection of 20+ creative apps and services from Adobe. Adobe Express is one of these apps. 

Where do I buy the Adobe Express plan?

You can purchase the Adobe Express plan directly from Adobe, the Apple App Store, or the Google Play Store.

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What is Adobe Express Windows 11

What is Adobe Express Windows 11

How do I start a free trial of the Adobe Express plan?

To start a trial of the Adobe Express plan, visit https://www.adobe.com/express/pricing and follow the prompts.

Even if you’ve done a Spark trial in the past, you can still do a Adobe Express trial. 

I already have an Adobe Creative Cloud plan. Is Adobe Express included in my plan?

Adobe Express is included as part of the following Adobe Creative Cloud plans:

  • Creative Cloud All Apps plan
  • Some single app plans. Check your Adobe account to see if your single app plan includes Adobe Express.

How much storage do I get with Adobe Express?

Adobe Express comes with 2GB of storage in the Free plan and 100GB of storage in the paid Premium plan. 

What apps have changed or been replaced? 

Here are the changes to Adobe Spark:

  • Adobe Express on web replaces Adobe Spark on web.
  • Adobe Express on mobile replaces Adobe Spark Post on mobile (iOS and Android).

Have any features changed now that Adobe Spark has been replaced by Adobe Express? 

The Adobe Express app includes the same great features, functionality, and content as Adobe Spark plus so much more including:

  • New beautiful templates and design assets

  • Access to the entire Adobe Stock photo collection*: 800,000 in the Free plan or 175M with Premium plan*

  • Even more Adobe Fonts: thousands in the Free plan or 20,000 with Premium plan 

  • New quick actions for photos, and videos editing in the Free plan and convert & export PDFs with Premium plan

  • Access to premium features available in Adobe Premiere Rush and Adobe Photoshop Express with the Premium plan

Resize is now a part of our Premium plan offering which is designed for users who need to get even more content out the door every day. These advanced features are thoughtfully designed to help boost productivity and campaign creation. Learn more about how to resize your design.

Adobe Express is committed to continuously updating our product to meet our customers’ needs with new features, new templates, and new capabilities – all based on customer feedback. As you work with Adobe Express, please share what’s working, what isn’t, and what you’d like to see in the next version.

To see which features are included in the Free plan and the Premium plan, please check our plans and pricing page (https://www.adobe.com/express/pricing)

* The Adobe Stock photo collection does not include Premium or editorial content. Limited Adobe Stock functionality available in web page and video features within the desktop app.

What happens to my projects and assets in Adobe Spark?

Your existing Adobe Spark projects and assets continue to be available in Adobe Express app.

How much does Adobe Express cost? What is included in the Adobe Express Free plan? 

Adobe Express is available for free with thousands of templates, Adobe Stock photos, Adobe Fonts, design assets, quick actions, and amazing features. You can upgrade to a paid Premium plan to unlock all content and premium features.

For more information about our plans and pricing, visit our pricing page.

What are the system requirements for Adobe Express?

Adobe Express runs in your favorite web browser, iOS devices, and Android. Learn the minimum technical specifications to create content and graphics on your computer and use Adobe Express.

What languages are offered for Adobe Express? 

Adobe Express is available in the following languages: English, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Italian, Korean, Dutch, Chinese Traditional, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish. 

Where do I get information about Adobe Express for teams and enterprise?

Where do I get information about Adobe Express for education?

What Adobe Stock photos do I get access to with Adobe Express and how can I use them?

With the free Adobe Express Free plan, you get access to hundreds of thousands of Adobe Stock free collection photos under a Standard License. 

With your paid membership to Adobe Express, you get access to the entire royalty-free Adobe Stock photo collection*. Adobe Stock photos that have a premium badge are provided under a Limited License - Adobe Express; other photos are provided under a Standard License.  Learn more about the license terms.

*Adobe Express Premium plan required. The Adobe Stock photo collection doesn't include Premium or editorial content. Limited Adobe Stock functionality available in web page and video features within the desktop app.​

How do I access Adobe Stock photos in Adobe Express? 

You can access the royalty-free Adobe Stock photos only from within the Adobe Express app. It's not possible to access Adobe Stock photos included in the Adobe Express membership from any other application, including Spark Video, Spark Page, Photoshop Express, or directly on the Adobe Stock website.

What happens to my Adobe Stock photos if I cancel my paid Adobe Express membership? 

When you cancel your paid Adobe Express membership, you are migrated to the free version of Adobe Express.

For Adobe Stock photos that have already been imported into your design, you can continue to access the photos in that design.

When searching for new Adobe Stock photos to add to your design, you will only be able to import Adobe Stock photos from the Free collection into your designs. Free collection photos do not have a crown icon   displayed.

If eligible, you can view assets that have been licensed through Adobe Express in your Adobe Stock License History. Licensed free collection photos can be downloaded again from License History.  

How do Adobe Spark Video and Adobe Spark Page work with Adobe Express?

Spark Video and Spark Page are still available on mobile (iOS). On the web, you can access Spark Video and Spark Page features with Adobe Express.  

You can create new projects or access existing projects with Spark Video or Spark Page on mobile and continue working on them on the web via Adobe Express and vice versa. 

What is Adobe Express used for?

Adobe Creative Cloud Express is a cloud-based media creation application that makes it easy for anyone to create impressive social media graphics, promotional videos, and single-page websites. One of its great features is that it can be accessed from any device with online access.

Is Adobe Photoshop Express free for Windows 11?

Yes, Photoshop Express is free to download. Get it on the Apple App Store, Google Play or the Windows Store.

Does Windows 11 come with Adobe?

We recommend that you run your Adobe apps only in operating systems and hardware platforms as noted in the system requirements for your apps. ... Apps compatible with Windows 11..

Is Adobe Express the same as Photoshop?

Photoshop has many more tools and features than Express, and a skilled photo editor can perform extensive, comprehensive transformations in Photoshop. Express can enhance a photo, but Photoshop can completely transform it.