Adobe Creative Cloud
Evolution is a characteristic also inherent to applications and they show it in each version that brings with it adaptations and novelties. And therefore Adobe Creative Cloud has evolved but with it so did the difficulty of using the pirated copies of Adobe CC. Finally designers have two options: risk using the pirated version or use the original version of Adobe CC.
This post is not going to give you an ethical vision but a practical vision focused on the experience of designers and the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
7 differences between Adobe CC and the Pirated copies
The choice of a pirated copies may be due mainly to the cost issue, but when working professionally, with clients who require compliance with dates set out in contracts, that cost can be assumed by the company or designer. Next we will see the 7 differences between Adobe CC and the Pirated copies:
1. Available updates
The original version of Adobe CC updates are generated easily and just by pressing the Update button.
However, in the Pirated copies of Adobe CC these updates cannot be generated automatically and in some cases they must uninstall the entire CC and clean all the installation traces in order to update to the new version.
Note In some Applications such as InDesign aimed at creating Ebooks, these updates are required.
2. Installation without Malware
The original version of Adobe CC will be free of any malware or surprise if it is downloaded from the official website.
On the contrary, the cracked version that you download from a link on the network could bring with it either in the installer or in the cracking file some malware that is installed on your computer and offers infinite possibilities to third parties.
3. Publish online
Adobe InDesign has the Publish Online option, which allows users to publish either their progress to validate them with clients or the final version, which can be embedded in a web. We also see this Publish Online option but complemented with collaborative options for Adobe XD, which will even allow us to test the progress from a mobile device and incorporate comments.
The Publish Online tool is now disabled as it requires an Adobe CC user.
4. Unlimited fonts in Typekit
Typekit is one of the most attractive options for designers because of the ease of incorporating fonts into your designs for print or digital. In addition, the management of active fonts is very easy from the Adobe CC desktop application.
In applications like Adobe InDesign finding and installing fonts in the same application is easy. You will also be able to use certain fonts that you have at Typekit so that you can use them on any machine with your Adobe username.
It is important to remember that Adobe implemented various services in the cloud to ensure the loyalty of its users, since these services are disabled for pirated copies.
5. Stability of Applications
Although in the original version there could be stability flaws during the use of the applications or bugs; most are resolved with updates. But the probability of failures is always very low and you do not risk your work and that of the clients.
Can you imagine being working and that your Photoshop no longer works? You could risk this if you use pirated copies. But if you are a professional who has to deliver a design on a previously agreed date, then you will not be able to afford this kind of errors.
Using cracked version is a more tangible possibility that you face at any time since the Application has been modified for the cracked versions.
6. Mobile Applications
A range of possibilities from your cell phone to create content, edit video, edit PDF, draw, etc. Adobe Apps are downloaded from official stores and you can enter them with your Adobe username.
7. Creative Cloud Libraries
The Creative Cloud Libraries will allow you to create folders by themes and incorporate PSD, AI, INDD, etc. files to be used by any application that allows their use. For example, logos in AI that you can use in InDesign.
Is buying Adobe Creative Cloud justified?
If you are a professional in the field of design, then you value your time and the risk of meeting agreed dates. In addition, Adobe CC offers various plans that will allow you to pay it on a monthly basis as well as pay for your cell phone.
It is important to mention that this post is not sponsored as it has been written based on professional experience and after testing the benefits of Adobe Creative Cloud.
