Photoshop: As you can probably guess, this is the go-to tool for editing photos. Each program serves unique purposes and all can play well together.

Below, I’m quickly breaking down specific documents and materials that you can create in each one (that you might not have already been aware of) - and also when and why you should. InDesign is intended for page design, layout and publishing and Illustrator focuses on vector graphics and illustration. If you don’t already have the programs downloaded, you can download free trial versions here (good for one week): Īs stated by Adobe, Photoshop is meant for image editing and compositing. Whether you need to create social media graphics, a mockup for your website, a downloadable PDF to host on your website or a logo identity, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator all have you covered!

The Adobe Creative Suite is an all-encompassing software platform (that is strictly cloud-based now) and is absolutely the industry standard in today’s design and branding world.

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