Adobe Creative Cloud provides access to industry-leading creative and productivity applications that support teaching, learning, research, and professional work. With your Georgia Tech Adobe license, you can:

  • Create and edit documents with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Design graphics and illustrations using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Edit videos with Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Create digital publications with Adobe InDesign.
  • Access cloud storage and synchronize projects across devices.
  • Collaborate and share creative assets with colleagues and students.
  • Receive the latest updates and features through the Creative Cloud Desktop application.

Use the steps below to install Adobe Creative Cloud and any Adobe application on your Georgia Tech-managed computer.

 

Step 1: Open Software Center and Find Adobe Creative Cloud

  1. Open Software Center from the Start Menu.
  2. Select Applications from the left navigation pane.
  3. Locate Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop in the list of available applications.
  4. Click the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop icon.

 

Step 2: Install Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop

  1. In the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop application page, click Install.
  2. Wait for the installation to complete. The installation may take several minutes.

 

Step 3: Sign In with Your Georgia Tech Account

  1. Launch Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop after installation.
  2. Enter your Georgia Tech email address (GTUsername@gatech.edu).
  3. Click Continue.
  4. You will be redirected to the Georgia Tech Single Sign-On (GT SSO) page.
  5. Sign in with your Georgia Tech credentials and complete any required Duo/Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) prompts.
  6. After successful authentication, Adobe Creative Cloud will open and your account will be activated.

Note: You must sign in using your Georgia Tech (@gatech.edu) account to access licensed Adobe applications.

 

Step 4: Install an Adobe Application

  1. After signing in, the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app will display the available Adobe applications.
  2. Browse the application list and select the Adobe product you need (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, or InDesign).
  3. Click Install next to the desired application.
  4. Wait for the installation to complete before launching the application.

 

Tip: Set Adobe Acrobat as the Default PDF Viewer

After installing Adobe Acrobat, you can make it the default application for opening PDF files.

  1. Locate any PDF file on your computer.
  2. Right-click the PDF file and select Open with > Choose another app.
  3. Select Adobe Acrobat from the list of applications.
  4. Check the box labeled Always use this app to open .pdf files.
  5. Click OK.