New discount offer: Save up to $50 on award-winning Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10 in the Adobe North America Store with coupon code, plus free shipping. Elements has been the #1 selling consumer photo- and video-editing software for many years, and these latest Elements 10 tools make it even easier to edit, enhance, and share photos and video clips… And here with this sale you’ve got a nice gift for dads and grads.

When using coupon code ELEMENTSMAY, you’ll save $50 on the full version of the Photoshop Elements 10 & Premiere Elements 10 software bundle (becoming $99), save $20 on the full version of Photoshop Elements 10 or Premiere Elements 10 by itself, or save $40 on the full version of the Elements 10 Student & Teacher Edition Bundle – plus free FedEx shipping. This offer is available when purchasing directly from the Adobe North America Store only, and you must enter with the coupon link above to receive the instant savings. The promotion code is valid for the download or boxed versions in the U.S., Canada (excluding Quebec), and Mexico from May 20th through May 28th, 2012, with one instant discount per customer.

Learn more about what’s new in Elements 10 and how you can create amazing images and incredible movies, and use them together in cinematic slide shows and more. We’ve also got a review roundup for PSE 10 summarizing the ratings, plus four hours of free tutorials for Photoshop Elements 10 & 9.

If you want to try out the software first, you can download the free trials of either or both products now and then just make your purchase before the offers expire.

Extra! Download Free eBooks for Photoshop & Premiere Elements

As a special bonus to our visitors, we are offering free downloads of two Elements visual learning guides that we put together, two e-books in PDF format at no cost to you… They will work well for any recent version of Elements software:

• Download the Free Photoshop Elements eBook – 95 Pages
• Download the Free Premiere Elements eBook – 78 Pages

Related Posts

• One Day Deal: Save 50% on Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10!
• Buy Adobe Lightroom 3 and Save $100 with Coupon Code, and More
• Adobe Summer Promotion: Save up to $50 or 30% on Elements 8
• Nice Deal on Photoshop & Premiere Elements – $99 After $50 Off
• Save 10% in Europe, Up to $449 in North America

The Adobe Student and Teacher Editions look like a great deal. They offer big discounts, as much as 80% off normal prices. They’re available for most of Adobe’s product line, including Creative Suite 6, Lightroom 4, Acrobat X, and Elements 10.  They can be purchased by anyone who qualifies – primary and secondary school students, college or university students, faculty, teachers, and administrators.  Even part-time students or teachers can be eligible, and there is no age limitation. They’re available pretty much worldwide in many languages on both Windows and Mac, and you don’t need any kind of coupon or promotion code to get the deep discounts.

So what’s the catch? Is the Academic software different or limited somehow? Is there any sort of time restriction, time limit, or time out – do Adobe Student Editions expire? Or are they unusable for commercial purposes?

The answer to all of these questions is fortunately no: all Education products are identical in features and functionality in every respect to the current standard versions – the only differ­ences are the prices and some of the licensing terms… The prices, as mentioned, are a real bargain – for example, instead of US$999 for Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended, you pay only $249; instead of $1,899 for CS6 Design & Web Premium (Adobe’s most popular suite which contains seven major products including Photoshop Extended), you get it for $449.

Since Creative Suite 5, the Student and Teacher Editions can be utilized for personal as well as commercial use, for all academic customers worldwide. So yes, you can sell your services or anything you create, or use these products in developing a side business or online venture. And after graduation or completion of coursework, you can continue to use the software on your personal systems; there is no usage expiration and the tools will continue to work.

But it’s true there are some limitations as compared to the regular editions… Happily they are all fairly minor:

• Each eligible person may purchase only one copy of each product per platform per year.
• Student & Teacher Edition software may be used on your privately-owned computer only.
• The software is not transferrable, meaning it may not be resold or given to others.
• You validate eligibility after placing your order to receive your unique serial number key.
• Student editions cannot be upgraded to other education editions – but do receive Adobe’s discounted upgrade pricing to all regular commercial versions (say for a future release like CS6.5 or CS7), -or- you can purchase another student edition if you still qualify.  But the student price on a new release is often lower than the commercial upgrade price anyway, so you can just choose which is less expensive for you…  Bottom line, this is another substantial savings and advantage of owning these – basically you get your future releases discounted as well.

So why take your chances on the risks and malware in a pirated or bootleg version of CS6 when you can get the real deal – legitimate, supported, and completely safe – for up to 80% off, direct via instant download from Adobe?

Here’s a very helpful Student & Teacher Eligibility Guide that should answer other questions you may have, including documentation requirements…  Documents dated within the last six months are considered current.

Related Posts

• Adobe CS6 Student and Teacher Editions – How to Save 80%
• Enormous Discounts with Adobe Education Pricing
• Save up to $200 Extra on Adobe CS5.5 Student Editions with Coupon
• Adobe CS5.5 Student Editions – Save Extra $50, No Coupon Needed
• Free Yearlong Adobe CS5 Curriculums for Teachers & Students

Let’s face it, Adobe’s normal product prices can seem expensive, especially if you’re on a student’s budget. The regular prices for Creative Suite 6 range run from $399 for Dreamweaver through Photoshop Extended for $999 and up to $2,599 for the Master Collection suite, which contains every CS6 product available – nearly twenty in all. As great and powerful as this software is, it could be hard to afford these prices when you’re in school.

Fortunately, Adobe offers deep discounts for education customers – up to 80% off.  So the price for Dreamweaver becomes almost a third of what it was, $149 – while for the Master Collection it drops by over two-thirds, to $799. For some products the price cut is even larger – for example, Photoshop CS6 Extended (the top-of-the-line version) goes from $999 to $249. The top-selling CS6 Design & Web Premium suite becomes $449 instead of $1,899. And Flash Builder 4.6 falls from $249 to free – yes, FREE for students and educators…

In addition, it’s not just the Creative Suite products that are available with the savings. You can also get Lightroom 4, Acrobat X, and Photoshop or Premiere Elements 10. For example, Lightroom 4 for student photographers costs $79 instead of the normal price of $149.

All of this software is now available via instant download at the Adobe Education Store for both Windows and Mac OS. Adobe’s education discounts are available internationally as well – in other countries and currencies (Europe/euro, UK/pound, Australia/dollar), and the percentage reductions are similar.

To get these much-reduced prices, essentially all you have to do is prove your academic status at a qualified school. Most students and teachers of most grades and institutions can qualify, from elementary through university levels. Even part-time students or folks who enroll for a class at their local community college can be eligible – there is no age restriction. If you think about it, sometimes going back to school could even pay for itself in such situations.

When you purchase this software it does not come with a serial number – rather it comes with a special product code that you need to validate with your status and then Adobe will send you a permanent license key to activate and run the CS6 software. Proof of enrollment can include your school ID card, report card, transcript, tuition bill or statement, etc.

The verification and conversion all happens online so it takes only 1-2 business days. In the meantime, you’ll be able to install your product as a 30-day free trial to get started using it.

The student and teacher editions work the same as the regular versions, and the license does not expire. You can also use this software for commercial purposes if you so desire. However there remain some differences between the two with limitations of the education versions that are important to know about and understand.

You can install the software on up to two computers, and if for some reason you change your mind after buying, you can easily return the product within 30 days of purchase to Adobe.

A Word on Software Piracy – “If It Sounds Too Good To Be True…”

Some folks think they might be able to do better by trying to find and download Adobe software for free or cheap using torrents, cracks, keygens, untrusted sources, unknown sellers, and so on. The first thing to say is any electronic download from anywhere besides Adobe is illegitimate, so it’s illegal. The second thing is that it’s very risky – but not only because it’s illegal…

It’s increasingly a bad and dangerous idea because a great deal of the hacked Adobe software out there now is embedded with malware. This malware includes viruses, worms, and trojans that can do significant harm to your computer, data, and privacy (like quietly taking your sensitive information such as logins, passwords, and credit card numbers).

For example, the Asia-Pacific region has a very high piracy rate of 60%, and correspondingly the highest rate of infection in the world – nearly 70% of the computers in these countries are riddled with malware. There is a direct correlation.

In other words, the hackers that create and distribute these “free” or “cheap” versions are receiving payback in other ways (e.g., backdoors) – meaning in the end, you can do far worse damage to your computer and yourself than to Adobe. Why install unknown and untrusted software onto your valuable system? Why give a stranger control of your machine?

Further, the agencies are really cracking down now on download theft – note in a case out this week, the authorities have obtained the location and contact information on 23,000 illegal BitTorrent users and the fines paid are $3,000 per download!

Lastly, be wary of deals or bargains from eBay or Craigslist, or any seller you’ve never heard of (including on Amazon Marketplace), or anything that seems too good to be true – because it probably is… And you don’t want to end up in tears, like so many there have, after their money has left their hands permanently and the software or their computer has stopped working.

Read more details on why you shouldn’t buy from eBay, Craigslist, or Amazon Marketplace.

So all in all, it’s not something for nothing – and really the only sensible and safe choice is getting the real deal straight from Adobe at 80% off.

Related Posts

• What’s the Difference on Adobe CS6 Student Editions vs. Regular?
• Enormous Discounts with Adobe Education Pricing
• Save up to $200 Extra on Adobe CS5.5 Student Editions with Coupon
• Adobe CS5.5 Student Editions – Save Extra $50, No Coupon Needed
• Free Yearlong Adobe CS5 Curriculums for Teachers & Students

Adobe recognizes that many people use both Lightroom and Photoshop in their workflows, and so is offering a special deal where you can save 30% off the full version of Lightroom 4 if you purchase it together with the new Photoshop CS6 in any form. This means if you buy Photoshop CS6, Photoshop CS6 Extended, or any CS6 suite edition (which all contain PS), you’ll get 30% off Lightroom when you buy them at the same time.

And it works for either buying the full version or upgrading from an older version of Photoshop or the CS suite… So if you are buying Lightroom for the first time, you’ll get 30% off the price of the full version (normally $149/€109/£87) – and in the U.S. they round this down to just $99. No promotion code is required to activate the discount, which will be reflected in your shopping cart just prior to checkout. This offer is valid worldwide until Decem­ber 31st, 2012, but pricing is available only through the online Adobe Commercial Store (in other words, Volume and Education customers are not eligible, perhaps because the LR4 student edition is already US$79).

These are both brand-new releases – for what’s changed, see What’s New in Lightroom 4 and What’s New in Photoshop CS6…

Or grab some chances to win Photoshop CS6 + Lightroom 4 for free!

Lightroom with Photoshop – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop?

Lightroom is an end-to-end photography solution designed expressly for digital photograph­ers, helping them work faster and more efficiently with one image, an entire shoot, or a large image library, while maintaining the highest quality. Photoshop is the industry standard in digital image editing, with advanced tools used by photographers, graphic designers, and other professionals for detailed, pixel-level editing and compositing, and working with multi­layered files.

Why should I use Lightroom if I already have Photoshop, or vice versa?

Lightroom is designed to boost your efficiency by handling the essential tasks a digital photo­grapher faces in one intuitive environment. It includes powerfully simple one-click adjustments, as well as the widest range of advanced tools for efficiently processing entire shoots, manag­ing photo libraries, and showcasing images. When you need it, tight integration between Lightroom and Photoshop lets you easily take advantage of the power of Photoshop for more complete creative control, high dynamic range photos, and panoramas, all with pixel-level accuracy and precision.

Is Lightroom included in Adobe Creative Suite?

No. On the whole, Lightroom and Adobe Creative Suite address different audiences. Creative Suite is primarily focused on design and the delivery of rich creative experiences while Light­room addresses the needs of advanced amateur and professional photographers.

What is Adobe Bridge, and what is the difference between Bridge and Lightroom?

Adobe Bridge is a file browser and file management application that is included with Photoshop CS2 or higher and Adobe Creative Suite. Bridge is designed to work with a wide variety of graphics, image, and video file types to manage files in varied workflows involving all the applications in Creative Suite. Lightroom and its file management functions are tailored specif­ically for the digital photography workflow. Lightroom unites your key photography essentials, including image editing, in one intuitive application. Lightroom uses file importing and a data­base structure that speeds up searches and enables Lightroom to store information about as well as display images on offline media. Bridge cannot display offline images.

Related Posts

• New Giveaway! Win Photoshop CS6 + Lightroom 4 FREE ($1K Prizes)
• Adobe Lightroom 4 Beta Release is Here! Now Available Free to Public
• Compare Photoshop Editions: CS5 vs. Elements 10 vs. Lightroom 3
• Adobe Lightroom 3.5 and Camera Raw 6.5 – Final and Free Updates
• Adobe: New Tablet Apps Soon, “Doubling-Down” on HTML5 for CS6

Adobe is continuing its special “Deal of the Day” program and the next big deal is a huge 50% off their bestselling consumer product, Photoshop/Premiere Elements 10 with coupon code – just in time to use your 2011 tax refund and save today…

This means – for one day only – for either product Photoshop Elements 10 or Premiere Elements 10 you can pay just $50 instead of $99… and for the complete bundle containing both Elements products you can pay just $25 more: $75 instead of $149!

[ See: What's new in PSE 10? Check the reviews. ]

This isn’t an upgrade – it’s the full retail version, available for instant download on either Windows or Mac OS, in any available language (the boxed ship­ment is not offered at this low price).

But note, to take advantage of this deep discount you must activate the deal with this promotion code linked: ELEMENTS50.

The 50% off is available in North America – but in Europe and the UK, the offer is still nice: Save up to 30% on the Elements family of products, with free delivery included.

This incredible special doesn’t apply to the Education editions or for upgrades from older versions, there’s no additional break for those – but this price is lower than the upgrade price anyway so you still come out ahead…

The new release will work side-by-side with any previous version(s) of Elements you may own. If do you have an older product installed, you can automatically import and convert your work.*

This “One Day Deal” is available for purchases made directly from Adobe by retail customers on Monday, February 16th, 2012 only, before 11:59pm PDT. The discount will be reflected in the shopping cart just prior to checkout when coupon code is activated. Pricing is available only through the Adobe Store, one discount per customer. Education, OEM, and volume licensing customers are not eligible.

So if you’ve been thinking about making the jump to the #1 selling consumer photo- and video-editing software† , here is a terrific entry! If you prefer to try before you buy, you can immediately download the fully-functional free trial, and then just convert it before midnight to secure the lower price.

[ Compare the differences between Photoshop CS vs. Elements vs. Lightroom. ]

Bottom line, this savings will not be available anywhere else and is the lowest price ever offered for Photoshop and Premiere Elements, and that probably ever will be… Don’t miss out on this great oppor­tunity before it expires.

Check out our great free resources for Elements:

• Find out more about the Elements 10 release.
• Read a review & rating round-up for Photoshop Elements 10.
• What are the differences between PSE 10 vs. 9 vs. 8 vs. 7 vs. 6?
• Four hours of free online video tutorials for Photoshop Elements 9 & 10.
• Download the free 95-page e-book: Guide to Photoshop Elements.
• Download a full and free trial of Photoshop and/or Premiere Elements 10.

— CS6 Grace Period! Buy CS5.5 Now + Get Free Upgrade to CS6 When It Ships

— Adobe: CS6 on Track for “Late in Q2″ with Very Compelling New Features

— Sneak Previews of CS6: Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash Pro, Illustrator & Premiere

— Win New Photoshop CS6 + Lightroom 4 FREE! ($1000 Giveaway)

— What’s the Difference Between Photoshop CS6 vs. CS5 – What’s New in Features?

Related Posts

• One Day Deal: Save 30% on Adobe Photoshop CS5 – Up to $300 Off!
• Buy Adobe Lightroom 3 and Save $100 with Coupon Code, and More
• Coupon: Save up to $50 on Adobe Elements 10 (Photoshop/Premiere)
• New Giveaway! Win Photoshop CS6 + Lightroom 4 FREE ($1K Prizes)
• Compare Photoshop Editions: CS5 vs. Elements 10 vs. Lightroom 3

[UPDATE – CS6 has been been unveiled!  This coupon has expired however you can still take advantage of the free upgrade Grace Period Offer until May 6th...]

We have word of a new coupon code you can use to get an instant 10% off orders placed at the Adobe Store – for one week only…

This is a really special promotion, and here’s why: (1) You can use it to actually buy CS6 now at a discount, even before it has been released… (2) The offer is valid internationally, and, (3) It’s also stackable with other current deals.

You will receive an immediate one-time savings of 10% off orders of $375/£350/€400 or more containing full or upgrade versions of any Adobe software. In order to redeem the 10% discount, you must have the special promotion code SPRING10 applied in your Adobe shopping cart.

And good news for students: the offer is valid for both commercial and education customers – meaning you can get an extra 10% off the already-discounted academic prices for orders at that level.

What’s more, the coupon is stackable and may be used in conjunction with other deals – meaning you can combine it with the current $99 Lightroom 4 special worldwide, or whatever else is offered in your geography.

And most importantly, you can use it in combination with the special “grace period” offer previously announced where all buyers of the current version of Adobe software now (Creative Suite 5, either suite or individual, full or upgrade) will receive a free upgrade to CS6 when it comes out, with full support… This is already a savings for many people because with Adobe’s longstanding Tiered Upgrade Pricing Policy, it’s fewer steps and lower cost to upgrade to CS5.5 than to CS6.

Note this includes buying Photoshop CS5 now with the savings, and then automatically getting the final version (not just the beta) of Photoshop CS6 at no additional charge.

For this 10% off bonus promotion, orders must be placed at the Adobe Store by Sunday, April 15th, 2012, at 11:59pm PDT. This offer is available to customers in North America, Europe, and South Africa*, with one discount per customer. It’s not valid for Adobe Volume purchases, though you can still buy multiple copies and the sale will apply to everything in your cart.

This unlimited coupon and stackable discount for a future release is a first for Adobe – so if you want to score a discount on CS6 before it comes out at full price, now is the time…  The company itself says, “If you wait instead until CS6 ships, you’ll pay the price to upgrade to CS6, which may be higher than CS5.”

So get tomorrow’s brand new software at today’s prices with both CS5.5 plus CS6 for 10% off:

As always, you can download and try out any product you like for free, and then convert the trial to a permanent version using this offer if you like.

See also:

— CS6 Grace Period! Buy CS5.5 Now + Get Free Upgrade to CS6 When It Ships

— Adobe: CS6 on Track for “Late in Q2″ with Very Compelling New Features

— Sneak Previews of CS6: Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash Pro, Illustrator & Premiere

— Win New Photoshop CS6 + Lightroom 4 FREE! ($1000 Giveaway)

— What’s the Difference Between Photoshop CS6 vs. CS5 – What’s New in Features?

Related Posts

• Amazing Adobe Coupons: Half Price on Full CS5.5 Premium Suites!
• Save 15% on Adobe Software with Promotion Code, for 8 Days Only
• Adobe December/Christmas Holiday 2011 Offers, Deals and Coupons
• Adobe Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2011 Offers, Deals & Coupons
• Adobe Says No CS6 Upgrade Discounts from Older CS2, CS3, or CS4

[UPDATE (May 7th) – Creative Suite 6 is now shipping!]

This morning Adobe opened an official “grace period” for free upgrades to Creative Suite 6 for anyone who purchases the current Creative Suite software version today (full or upgrade), and for the next six weeks. This is a “first” for the company – formalizing and announcing a complimentary upgrade offer in advance – and means that if you buy CS5.5 or CS5 now (depending on the application), you will receive a free upgrade to CS6 when it comes out, which can save you significant money…

This news follows on the heels of the release of the free public Photoshop CS6 beta version last week (download here) – and opens the door for owners of older versions of Creative Suite such as CS4, CS3, and even CS2 with a clear upgrade path to CS6 at today’s current prices. Adobe puts this plainly in the Offer FAQ:

“If you upgrade to or purchase CS5.5 today, you’ll be paying the current price, plus you’ll get CS6 at no additional cost.   If you wait until CS6 ships, you’ll pay the price to upgrade to CS6, which may be higher.”

This Upgrade Assurance promotion is valid largely worldwide* for all commercial, education, government, and volume customers, and is good for individual applications as well as suites. It includes most current CS products (but not all – Acrobat, Flash Catalyst, Flash Builder, Con­tribute, and OnLocation individual products are excluded – although suites containing them are covered).  The free upgrades are definitely included for all new orders of Photoshop CS5 and Illustrator CS5, and CS5.5 versions for all the rest.

The “grandfather” offer begins today and expires on May 6th, which could give somewhat of a confirmation on the expected CS6 shipping date… After all, it wouldn’t make much sense to stop the offer and flow of orders before the new version became available. Then, within ten days of the Creative Suite 6 release†, customers will receive an email with instructions and a unique coupon code to receive the one-time free upgrade (download version) to the equiva­lent CS6 product. Full CS6 product support and free updates/fixes are included, as with all purchases.

So the advantages here are threefold: (1) you get current software available for immediate download, (2) you will receive a more mature release if you prefer and can move up later at your leisure, and (3) you save money by winning a lower upgrade cost (e.g., from CS2, CS3, CS4, or CS5.0), because you’re buying fewer steps to go up.  For example, you’ll save almost 50%(!) by moving from CS5.0 Design Premium to CS5.5 today (with a gratis upgrade later), than to go from CS5 to CS6 after this offer expires… If you wait it will cost you more!

And with Adobe’s Three Versions Back Upgrade Policy, present owners of CS2 will not even be eligible to upgrade to CS6, except temporarily here via this offer while it lasts… So really this is the last chance to upgrade for anybody still running CS2 tools.

With this new Creative Suite Upgrade Assurance Program, you no longer need to worry about purchasing the latest version as you’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to CS6 upon release. You get tomorrow’s software at today’s prices, with the best of both worlds: buy or upgrade to CS5 to use now, and then later get a free update to CS6 when you—and it—are ready. To get Creative Suite 5, just look for “Can’t wait? Order the previous version now” when you order.

There are some specific terms for eligibility – so you might want to double-check the policy to make sure you’ll qualify…

If you want to try the software out for free first, no problem – you can download the Creative Suite 5 trial and then convert it to permanent by May 6th.

See also:

— Adobe: CS6 to Ship “Late in Q2″ with Very Compelling New Features

— Revealed! What’s New in CS6 for Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition

— Sneak Previews of CS6: Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash Pro, Illustrator & Premiere

— Win New Photoshop CS6 + Lightroom 4 FREE! ($1000 Giveaway)

— What’s the Difference Between Photoshop CS6 vs. CS5 – What’s New in Features?

* Offer valid in the following stores:  Europe – Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK.  North America – U.S., Canada, and Mexico.  Elsewhere – Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

† Adobe customers will receive instructions by email no later than May 25, 2012, which will be sent to the email address you used for your qualifying order. The email will contain a unique coupon code that you’ll need to claim your complimentary upgrade by August 5, 2012.

Related Posts

• How to Move Adobe CS6 Between Computers, or from PC to Mac
• Adobe CS6 vs. CS5.5 Comparison – What’s the Difference Between?
• Adobe CS6 Upgrade Policy Changes Postponed! CS3 & CS4 on Track
• Adobe’s New Upgrade Policy for CS6: What It Means for You [Poll]
• Adobe Says No CS6 Upgrade Discounts from Older CS2, CS3, or CS4

Adobe’s Student and Teacher Editions are already a pretty sweet deal. If you’re eligible, you can get huge discounts off Adobe’s normal prices for software that works the same as the standard editions…

Now, for a limited time, Adobe is offering up to an additional US$200 off their CS5.5 suites and applications for students and educators, on top of the regular discount – with new coupon activation. Here it is:

Save up to US$200 on select Adobe Student & Teacher Editions (Windows or Mac)
Promotion activation link:  SAVEONEDU
Offer valid: Hurry – offer ends March 15, 2012
Notes: Full versions, instant savings reflected in shopping cart after adding the products
Conditions: See complete terms here

This is for North America – however for customers in UK/Europe, Adobe is offering a further €50/£40 discount on Education Editions until 16 March 2012.

In the US and Canada, the pricing now works out as follows (see all the applications in each of the suites):

The resulting value is pretty remarkable. For example, the retail cost of all the products in CS5.5 Production Premium (if purchased separately) is $6,641. Just for After Effects CS5.5 alone, the normal price is $999 and the education price is $349. But here with this special, you can get Adobe After Effects plus six other major CS5 applications bundled together (including Premiere Pro and Photoshop Extended) for just $379.

If you want to first try out any these suites before purchase, that’s easy – they are all avail­able as instant trial downloads – then just make up your mind before the extra discount runs out. All trials are fully-functional for 30 days after installation.

And in most cases, you can install and run Adobe Student & Teacher Editions on up to two of your own computers.

Even for countries not participating in these special promotions, or after the offers end, the Adobe Student & Teacher Editions are a smart and safe bargain. They are available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxem­bourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.

For commercial customers (non-education), we’ve got a different set of coupon codes where you can now save 50% on full CS5.5 Premium suites.

The academic discounts are available until 11:59pm (PST) on Thursday, March 15, 2012. The software must be purchased through the Adobe Education Store, and your product can either be downloaded instantly or delivered via box.

Valid in the U.S., Canada (excluding Quebec), and Mexico, for Student and Teacher Editions only. Savings are limited to one discount per customer per product. Discount must be applied in a single transaction and is not available retroactively. Offer is valid for qualified education customers only. Not valid for subscription, OEM, or volume licensing products. This offer and prices are subject to change without notice.

Related Posts

• Adobe CS5.5 Student Editions – Save Extra $50, No Coupon Needed
• Enormous Discounts with Adobe Education Pricing
• What’s the Difference on Adobe CS6 Student Editions vs. Regular?
• Adobe CS6 Student and Teacher Editions – How to Save 80%
• Amazing Adobe Coupons: Half Price on Full CS5.5 Premium Suites!

We thought the deals were getting good with 20% off CS5.5 upgrades and Lightroom 3 for half price – but now we have two incredible new coupon codes to get 50% off purchases of the full CS5.5 Web Premium or CS5.5 Production Premium suites!

Web Premium is one of Adobe’s top-selling suites, containing Photoshop Extended, Illus­trator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, Flash Professional, and four other major applications.

Production Premium is the package more focused on video production – with both Premiere Pro and After Effects, but also includes Photoshop Extended, Illustrator, and three others.

And now, the latest full Creative Suite 5.5 versions of either suite are available for half their regular prices – plus all other CS5.5 products for 15% off – to customers in the U.S., Canada (except Quebec), and Mexico when purchased through the Adobe Store… but you must have these coupons activated:

 Save 50% on a full version of Adobe CS5.5 Web Premium (Mac OS or Windows)
 Special price: $1,799 $899
 Promotion activation link:  FEB50WP
 Offer valid: Hurry – ends March 2, 2012
 Notes: This is the lowest price ever on one of Adobe’s most popular Creative Suites.
 Conditions: See complete terms here

 Get 50% off on a full version of Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium (Windows or Mac)
 Special price: $1,699 $849
 Promotion activation link:  SWITCH
 Offer valid: Until March 2, 2012
 Notes: The same coupon code also gets half price on Premiere Pro, if you just want that.
 Conditions: See complete terms here

Considering the normal price of just Photoshop CS5 Extended alone is $999, with this half-off special you get that plus an entire suite of other products for less than $900 total!

UPDATE – Another Coupon:

 Save 15% off the standard price of any full version of Adobe CS5 or CS5.5 products
 Special price: Get 15% off full suites or individual applications
 Promotion activation link:  15CSFEB
 Offer valid: Expires March 2, 2012
 Notes: This promotion code will also work for Adobe’s Student & Teacher Editions.

See also: Save up to $200 or €50/£40 on Education versions in US, Canada, UK and Europe.

If you prefer to try out before you buy, just download the free 30-day trial of any product direct from Adobe, which you can later activate permanently by purchasing with the activation code before the promotions end.

If you’re upgrading: Save 20% on CS5.5 Upgrades »

Savings are limited to one discount per customer. Discount must be applied in a single transaction and is not available retroactively. Additional local sales taxes and shipping charges may apply. Offer is not valid for education, OEM, or subscription products.

Lastly: Get 50% off Adobe Lightroom 3, Worldwide »

Related Posts

• Adobe Deal: Save 50%(!) on Premiere Pro CS5.5 or Production Suite
• Adobe Extends 20%-Off CS5.5 Upgrades Discount Offer to March
• Adobe Says No CS6 Upgrade Discounts from Older CS2, CS3, or CS4
• Get Your Upgrade to Adobe CS5.5 for 20% Less – Limited Promotion
• Adobe Coupon Code: Save 10% Sitewide in US, Canada, UK & Europe

There’s an amazing deal out that’s just been expanded for Adobe customers worldwide (in US/Canada, Europe/UK, Australia/NZ, and South Africa) – you can get the full version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 for half off the regular price:  now US$149, £99, €125, or A$124 – plus free shipping:

Quickly process and manage your images for less.

Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3 software helps you bring out the best in your photographs, whether you’re perfecting one image, searching for ten, processing hundreds, or organising thousands.  Read more »

Save 50% instantly on a full version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, plus free shipping.

Get this deal now for:  N. America – Europe – UK – Australia – New Zealand – Africa

* Receive a savings of 50% off the standard price of a full version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 when purchasing directly from the Adobe Online Store from 19 January 2012 until 5 March 2012. Offer is limited to one discount per customer. Free shipping also applies. The discount will be applied automatically in your shopping cart, no coupon code is necessary. The 50% discount will be taken off subtotalled amounts prior to calculation of tax. Allow 2-3 days for software delivery. Special is not valid for subscription products, OEM bundles, or education versions of software. This promotion is subject to availability and to change or withdrawal without notice.

Note this reduction is not available for upgrades to Lightroom 3, which still cost US$99 from any previous version…  But if Lightroom’s regular pricing stays the same for the next release, then by paying half price now you can get both LR3 immediately plus Lightroom 4 later for $248 total ($149+$99).  Or if it happens that LR4 comes out within the next 30 days, you can use Adobe’s Exchange Policy to return LR3 and get LR4 instead if you want.

Meanwhile, students and teachers worldwide can continue to benefit from deeply-discounted educational pricing to buy a full copy of Lightroom 3 for just US$89, which is more than 70% off the regular price.

So if you’ve been thinking about making the jump to this well-regarded product, here’s a great entry…  If you prefer to try before you buy, you can immediately download the fully-functional free trial, and then just convert it to permanent within the offer period above.

Related Posts

• One Day Deal: Save $150 on Adobe Lightroom 3 Today – Half Price!
• Buy Adobe Lightroom 3 and Save $100 with Coupon Code, and More
• Coupon: Save up to $50 on Adobe Elements 10 (Photoshop/Premiere)
• Save 30% on Adobe Lightroom 4 – $99 sans Coupon or Promo Code
• New Giveaway! Win Photoshop CS6 + Lightroom 4 FREE ($1K Prizes)

We have word of a new coupon code you can use get an instant 15% off orders placed at the Adobe Store – for eight days only…

You can receive a one-time savings of 15% off orders of US$375 or more containing full or upgrade versions of any Adobe software. In order to redeem the 15% discount, you must have the special promotion code LOVE15 applied in your Adobe shopping cart.

And good news for students: the offer is valid for both commercial and education customers – meaning you can get an additional 15% off the already-discounted academic pricing.

Outside of that exceptional case, the coupon may not be used in conjunction with any other offers – meaning you can’t combine it either with the current half-price on Lightroom offer, or with the 20% discount on CS5.5 upgrades offer (both of which are better anyway, and worldwide).

For this 15% off promotion, orders must be placed by Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2012, at 11:59pm PT. This offer is available only to customers with shipping addresses in the USA, Mexico, and Canada (excluding Quebec, not sure why), with one discount per customer. It’s not valid for Adobe Volume purchases, though you can still buy multiple copies and it will apply to the first two products that bring the total to $375 or more.

These type of unrestricted coupons don’t come along very often for Adobe, so if there’s a purchase you’ve been thinking of, now could be a good time… And as always, you can download and try out any product you like for free, and then convert the trial to a permanent version using this offer if you so decide.

[UPDATE (February 13th) – 50%-off Production Premium is back!  Switch to this full CS5.5 suite and get it for half price with coupon code... likewise for Premiere Pro CS5.5.]

Related Posts

• Save 10% on Adobe CS5.5 + CS6 with Coupon Code — 1 Week Only!
• Amazing Adobe Coupons: Half Price on Full CS5.5 Premium Suites!
• Adobe Deal: Save 50%(!) on Premiere Pro CS5.5 or Production Suite
• Adobe Coupon Code: Save 10% Sitewide in US, Canada, UK & Europe
• Save 10% on Adobe CS5 Suites with Coupon Code, for 1 Week Only

Now, for a limited time only, Adobe is offering an additional $50 off their CS5.5 premium suites for students and educators, on top of the regular discount – and no coupon or promotion code is required, plus you get free shipping via FedEx direct from Adobe…

So now the pricing works out as follows (see all the applications in each of these suites):

The resulting value is pretty remarkable. For example, the retail cost of all the products in CS5.5 Production Premium (if purchased separately) is $6,391. Just for After Effects CS5.5 alone, the normal price is $999 and the education price is $349. But here with this special, you can get Adobe After Effects plus six other major CS5 applications bundled together (including Premiere Pro and Photoshop Extended) for just $399.

If you want to first try out any these suites before purchase, that’s easy – they are all avail­able as instant trial downloads – then just make up your mind before the extra discount runs out. All trials are fully-functional for 30 days after installation.

And in most cases, you can install and run Adobe Student & Teacher Editions on up to two of your own computers.

Even for countries not participating in this special promotion, or after the offer ends, the Adobe Student & Teacher Editions are a smart and safe bargain. They are available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxem­bourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.

This $50 “back to school” offer is available for one week through Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 11:59pm (PST). The software must be purchased through the Adobe Education Store, and your product can either be downloaded instantly or delivered in boxed form via courier.

This promotion is available only to valid education customers with shipping addresses in the United States and Canada, excluding Quebec. The US$50 savings will be deducted automati­cally from the order subtotal before calculation of tax and shipping fees.

This offer may not be used in conjunction with any other Adobe Store offers. Offer and current prices are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Offer is not extended for Adobe Volume Licensing purchases. Applicable local sales taxes may apply.

Related Posts

• Save up to $200 Extra on Adobe CS5.5 Student Editions with Coupon
• Enormous Discounts with Adobe Education Pricing
• What’s the Difference on Adobe CS6 Student Editions vs. Regular?
• Adobe CS6 Student and Teacher Editions – How to Save 80%
• Amazing Adobe Coupons: Half Price on Full CS5.5 Premium Suites!

Adobe has just extended their popular current offer for all customers to save an additional 20% off the regularly-discounted upgrade price when you move up to CS5.5 (to either a suite or an individual product) from any earlier qualifying Adobe tool listed below.

This special was set to expire at year-end but has now been extended into March 2012 and continues to be available worldwide, with no coupon or promotion code required.  It’s valid for upgrading to all the latest CS5.5 versions, and also includes Photoshop CS5.1 and Illustrator CS5 as well.

The additional time comes following Adobe’s recent news of a major change in upgrade policy whereby only users with CS5.5 or CS5.0 would qualify for upgrade pricing to CS6 when it is released.

[UPDATE (February 13th) – Save 50%!  Half-price on full versions of CS5.5 Premium Suites or 15% off everything else with special coupon code...]

The new expiration dates for the additional 20% off upgrade savings are:

   North American Store:  Extended through March 15, 2012.
   European Stores:  Extended through 15 March 2012.
   Australia/NZ + Asia:  Extended through 15 March 2012.

So if you currently have one of these Adobe products with a valid license (either commercial or for education/student), then you qualify for this promotion:

• Creative Suite 4 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, Production Premium, or Master Collection
• Creative Suite 3 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, Production Premium, or Master Collection
• Creative Suite 2 Premium or Standard
• Adobe Production Studio Premium or Standard
• Adobe Design Bundle (Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium and Macromedia Flash Pro 8)
• Adobe Web Bundle (Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium and Macromedia Studio 8)
• Adobe Video Bundle (Adobe Production Studio Premium and Macromedia Flash Pro 8)
• Macromedia Studio 8
• After Effects CS4, CS3, or 7.0 (Professional or Standard)
• Flash CS4 Pro or Flash CS3 Pro, Macromedia Flash Pro 8, or Flash Basic 8
• Illustrator CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Audition CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Dreamweaver CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Fireworks CS4, CS3, or CS2
• InDesign CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Photoshop CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Photoshop CS4 Extended or CS3 Extended
• Premiere Pro CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Any version of Adobe Premiere

If you want to try out the product upgrade first, you can download the free trial for any software you choose, and then later convert the trial to a permanent version using this offer if you like. This works even for upgrades, which will run side-by-side with your other installed Adobe tools without difficulty.

This discount offer is available in the following Country Stores: USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand), China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Hope this news helps save you some money…

Read more about CS5.5

To receive future notification of special promotions and coupon codes like these, get on our free occasional Adobe Special Offers mailing list in the sidebar just up and to the right.

Related Posts

• Adobe Says No CS6 Upgrade Discounts from Older CS2, CS3, or CS4
• Get Your Upgrade to Adobe CS5.5 for 20% Less – Limited Promotion
• Adobe CS6 Upgrade Policy Changes Postponed! CS3 & CS4 on Track
• Adobe’s New Upgrade Policy for CS6: What It Means for You [Poll]
• What are the Differences between CS5.5 vs. CS5 vs. CS4 vs. CS3?

If you missed the deals Adobe had running for Black Friday, not to worry as there are more great holiday specials going for December through Christmas, Boxing Day, and on to New Year’s and beyond – and here’s your guide…

Adobe has a dozen major offers in multiple countries covering popular products – including saving 10-20% on Creative Suite 5 and 5.5 products, 30% on either Lightroom 3 or the new Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10, 10% additional discount in the Education Store, plus free shipping. The deals have various expiration dates Europe/UK, Australia/NZ, and North America. Note that you do need to use individual coupon codes (linked below) for many of them.

All the holiday offers and some of their graphics are detailed below, and are available only for direct purchases.  This end-of-year sale will probably mark Adobe’s last discounts for a while, so if you’ve been waiting to make a move – especially with the recent changes in Creative Suite upgrade policy – then now could be your time…

Note that if you buy either Photoshop or a CS5.5 suite together with Adobe Lightroom, then these coupon codes are stackable with an additional 30% off Lightroom 3 offer! (valid worldwide until December 31st, 2011)

If you prefer to try before buying, you can instantly download any Adobe product you want as a fully-working 30-day free tryout, then later purchase/activate it within the savings period to get the discount.

A recent survey indicated that over 80% of Americans are headed online for holiday shopping this year, with most citing convenience, getting the best prices and deals, and avoiding the crowds. With these coupon codes you can shop in peace (and your pajamas if you want to), and not miss a good deal on software. For great prices on everything else, there’s always Amazon’s Top Holiday Deals…!

In the Adobe North America Store (see Europe/UK further down)

These specials are available to customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Save an additional 20% when you Upgrade to CS5.5 from any qualifying Adobe product.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 9, 2011 – December 31, 2011  March 15, 2012

Get $100 off Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, plus free shipping!  Offer ends January 3.
Promotion code and link: « see here »
Offer valid: December 19, 2011 – January 3, 2012

To receive future notification of occasional coupon codes like these, get on our free Adobe Special Offers mailing list in the sidebar just down and to the right…       —————————————»

Get $50 off and free shipping on new Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10 bundle!
Promotion code and link: « see here »
Offer valid: December 19, 2011 – January 3, 2012

Get $20 off and free shipping on new Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.
Get $20 off and free shipping on new Adobe Premiere Elements 10.
Promotion code and link: « see here »
Offer valid: December 19, 2011 – January 3, 2012

Save 10% on select Adobe software with coupon code, plus free shipping!  Valid for most full CS5.5 and CS5 products (including Photoshop), Acrobat X Pro and Acrobat X Suite.
Promotion code and link: BRIGHT10
Offer valid: December 11, 2011 – December 21, 2011

Adobe Education Store: Save an extra 10% on orders of $375 or more, plus free shipping with coupon code!
Promotion code and link: LIGHT10
Offer valid: December 11, 2011 – December 21, 2011

In the Adobe European and UK Commercial Stores

These specials are available to customers in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Save an additional 20% when you Upgrade to CS5.5 from any qualifying Adobe product.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 9, 2011 – December 31, 2011  March 15, 2012

Save 30% off Lightroom 3 Full version, plus free shipping!
Promotion code and link: « see here »
Offer valid: December 5, 2011 – January 8, 2012

Take 30% off new Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10 Bundle, plus free shipping!
Take 15% off Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10 Bundle Upgrade, plus free shipping!
Promotion code and link: « see here »
Offer valid: December 5, 2011 – January 8, 2012

Save 15% on new Photoshop Elements 10, Full or Upgrade, plus free shipping!
Save 15% on new Premiere Elements 10, Full or Upgrade, plus free shipping!
Promotion code and link: « see here »
Offer valid: December 5, 2011 – January 8, 2012

Buy Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 with Lightroom 3 and save €299/£224.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 9, 2011 – February 3, 2012

Education Store: Save an extra €30/£25 on Photoshop CS5 Extended, plus free shipping!
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: December 25, 2011 – January 27, 2012

In the Adobe Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Stores

Get an additional 20% off your Upgrade to CS5.5 software, from a qualifying product.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 9, 2011 – December 31, 2011  March 15, 2012

Get 30% off Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10 software bundle, ends 16 Dec 2011.
Promotion code and link: PEPE10
Offer valid: November 21, 2011 – December 16, 2011

Happy Holidays!

Please share this list with anyone else who might also benefit… And to receive future word of major offers and coupons, subscribe to our RSS feed or like us on Facebook or Twitter… Or just enter your email and have new articles sent directly to your inbox.

Find Out More

• About Creative Suite 5.5 (released May 2011)
• About Lightroom 3 (released June 2010)
• About Photoshop/Premiere Elements 10 (released September 2011)
• About Acrobat X Pro & Suite (released November 2010)

Related Posts

• Adobe Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2011 Offers, Deals & Coupons
• Adobe December/Christmas Holiday 2010 Offers, Deals and Coupons
• Adobe.com Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2010 Offers, Deals, Coupons
• Save with Adobe’s New Offers, Deals and Discounts for Winter 2011
• One Day Deal: Save 50% on Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10!

[UPDATE (Jan. 2012) – Adobe extends another great offer:  Save 20% on CS5.5 upgrades!]

Adobe has got a boatload of money-saving deals lined up for Black Friday 2011 and Cyber Monday this year, and we’ve got the full scoop… There are more than a dozen great offers on tap in many countries covering all major products – with some of them as low as half price!

With these holiday promotions you can save up to $250 on Photoshop, $100 on Lightroom, 10% on full versions of CS5.5, 30% on CS5.5 upgrades, 50% on Elements, 10% on Acrobat, free shipping, and much more. The specials kick off on Saturday, November 19th, with most running through Tuesday, November 29th.

All the different deals and some of their graphics are detailed below, and are available only for direct purchases.  So if you’ve been waiting for a great sale to make a step – especially with the recent changes in Creative Suite upgrade policy – now could be your time with these deep discounts…

Adobe calls these their best deals ever – and if you prefer to try before buying, you can instantly download any product you like for a fully-functional 30-day free trial, then later purchase/activate it within the savings period to get the discount.

A recent survey indicated that over 80% of Americans are headed online for holiday shopping this year, with most citing convenience, getting the best prices and deals, and avoiding the crowds on Black Friday. With these offers you can shop in peace (and your pajamas if you want to), and not miss a good deal on software. For Black Friday Deals on anything else, well there’s always Amazon…!

To receive future notification of occasional coupon codes like these, get on our free Adobe Special Offers mailing list in the sidebar just down and to the right…       —————————————»

For the Adobe North America Store (see Europe/UK further down)

Save an additional 20% when you Upgrade to CS5.5 from any qualifying Adobe product.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 9, 2011 – December 31, 2011

$100 off the Full version of Lightroom 3. Only $199 through Nov 29th.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Save $150 on the Full version of Photoshop CS5. Hurry! Ends Nov 29th.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Save $250 on the Full version of Photoshop CS5 Extended. Hurry! Ends Nov 29th.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Get an extra 30% off when you Upgrade to CS5.5 from any qualifying Adobe product.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Save 10% on all Full versions of Adobe CS5.5 software. Offer expires Nov. 29th.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Save 50% on Elements products, half-price! Includes Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Save 10% on Adobe Acrobat Suite Full or Upgrade. The Acrobat X Suite edition.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Save 10% on Adobe Acrobat Pro Full or Upgrade. Valid through Nov 29th.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Get $50 off all CS5.5 Student & Teacher Edition Suites, plus receive Free Shipping!
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 21 23, 2011 – December 3, 2011

For all Adobe European and U.K. Stores only

Save an additional 20% when you Upgrade to CS5.5 from any qualifying Adobe product.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 9, 2011 – December 31, 2011

Buy Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 with Lightroom 3 and save €299/£224.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 9, 2011 – February 3, 2012

Get 40% off Adobe Lightroom 3 Full, plus receive free shipping!
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 21, 2011 – November 28, 2011

Get 40% off new Adobe Photoshop Elements 10, plus free shipping!
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 21, 2011 – November 28, 2011

Get an extra 30% off when you Upgrade to CS5.5 from any qualifying Adobe product.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Save 10% on all Full versions of Adobe CS5.5 software. Hurry! Expires Nov. 29th.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 23, 2011 – November 29, 2011

Take 15% off orders over €350/£280 for Students & Teachers in Europe, + Free Shipping!
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 19, 2011 – December 2, 2011

For Adobe Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Stores only

Get an additional 20% off your Upgrade to CS5.5 software, from a qualifying product.
Promotion code and link:  « see here »
Offer valid: November 9, 2011 – December 31, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please share this list of Adobe’s “cyber week” deals with anyone else who might also benefit… And to receive future word of big offers and coupons like these, subscribe to our RSS feed or like us on Facebook or Twitter… Or just enter your email and have new articles sent directly to your inbox.

Find Out More

• About Creative Suite 5.5 (released May 2011)
• About Lightroom 3 (released June 2010)
• About Photoshop/Premiere Elements 10 (released September 2011)
• About Acrobat X Pro & Suite (released November 2010)

Related Posts

• Adobe December/Christmas Holiday 2011 Offers, Deals and Coupons
• Adobe December/Christmas Holiday 2010 Offers, Deals and Coupons
• Adobe.com Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2010 Offers, Deals, Coupons
• Save with Adobe’s New Offers, Deals and Discounts for Winter 2011
• One Day Deal: Save 50% on Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10!

[UPDATE – Also see our new Photoshop CS6 Giveaway!]

Adobe is continuing its “Deal of the Day” program and the next big deal is a healthy $150 (or 50%!) off one of their best selling products, Lightroom 3…  Version 3.5 was just released on September 28th, and this brief special means you can now get it for just $149 instead of the regular price of $299.

The $150 instant discount is valid for full versions of Lightroom (not upgrades, which cost $99), and no coupon or promotion code is necessary. The offer is available only on purchases made directly from Adobe by retail customers in North America on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 by 11:59pm PDT. The discount will be reflected in the shopping cart just prior to checkout. Pricing is available only through the Adobe Store. Education, OEM, and licensing customers are not eligible.

Meanwhile, students and teachers worldwide can continue to benefit from deeply-discounted educational pricing to buy Lightroom 3 for just $89, or over 70% off the regular price.

So if you’ve been thinking about making the jump to this well-regarded product, here is a terrific entry!  If you prefer to try before you buy, you can immediately download the fully-functional free trial, and then just convert it before midnight with the special link.

This savings are not available anywhere else and is the best deal with the lowest price Adobe has ever offered on an external promotion for Lightroom!  Don’t miss out on this great oppor­tunity before it expires.

Related Posts

• Get 50% Off Adobe Lightroom 3 Now for Customers Worldwide
• Buy Adobe Lightroom 3 and Save $100 with Coupon Code, and More
• Coupon: Save up to $50 on Adobe Elements 10 (Photoshop/Premiere)
• Save 30% on Adobe Lightroom 4 – $99 sans Coupon or Promo Code
• New Giveaway! Win Photoshop CS6 + Lightroom 4 FREE ($1K Prizes)

[UPDATE (Jan. 2012) – This offer is extended!]

Are you thinking about moving up to to Creative Suite 5?  Well then here’s a special new offer – a nice bonus – that will help…

Right now you can save a further 20% off the normally-discounted upgrade price when you upgrade to CS5.5 (to either a suite or an individual product) from any earlier qualifying Adobe tool listed below.

This new offer is now available worldwide, with no coupon or promotion code necessary.  It’s valid for upgrading to all the latest CS5.5 versions, but also includes Photoshop CS5.1 and Illustrator CS5 as well.

North American Store:  Offer period is October 3, 2011 – December 31, 2011  March 15, 2012.
European Stores:  Offer period is 3 October, 2011 – 31 December, 2011  15 March 2012.
Australia/NZ + Asia:  Offer period is 9 November, 2011 – 31 December, 2011  15 March 2012.

So if you currently have one of these Adobe products with a valid license (either commercial or for education/student), then you qualify:

• Creative Suite 4 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, Production Premium, or Master Collection
• Creative Suite 3 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, Production Premium, or Master Collection
• Creative Suite 2 Premium or Standard
• Adobe Production Studio Premium or Standard
• Adobe Design Bundle (Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium and Macromedia Flash Pro 8)
• Adobe Web Bundle (Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium and Macromedia Studio 8)
• Adobe Video Bundle (Adobe Production Studio Premium and Macromedia Flash Pro 8)
• Macromedia Studio 8
• After Effects CS4, CS3, or 7.0 (Professional or Standard)
• Flash CS4 Pro or Flash CS3 Pro, Macromedia Flash Pro 8, or Flash Basic 8
• Illustrator CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Audition CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Dreamweaver CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Fireworks CS4, CS3, or CS2
• InDesign CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Photoshop CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Photoshop CS4 Extended or CS3 Extended
• Premiere Pro CS4, CS3, or CS2
• Any version of Adobe Premiere

[UPDATE (February 13th) – 50%-off Production Premium is back!  Switch to this full CS5.5 suite and get it for half price with coupon code... likewise for Premiere Pro CS5.5.]

If you want to try out the product upgrade first, you can download the free trial for any software you choose, and then later convert the trial to a permanent version using this offer if you like. This works even for upgrades, which will run side-by-side with your other installed Adobe tools without interference.

But take advantage of it while you can because pretty soon, CS2, CS3, and CS4 will not be upgradeable and you’ll only be able to upgrade from CS5 or later!

This offer is available in the following Country Stores: USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand), China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Hope this helps save you some money!

Read more about CS5.5

To receive future notification of special promotions and coupon codes like these, get on our free occasional Adobe Special Offers mailing list in the sidebar just up and to the right.

Related Posts

• Adobe Extends 20%-Off CS5.5 Upgrades Discount Offer to March
• Adobe Says No CS6 Upgrade Discounts from Older CS2, CS3, or CS4
• Amazing Adobe Coupons: Half Price on Full CS5.5 Premium Suites!
• Adobe CS6 Upgrade Policy Changes Postponed! CS3 & CS4 on Track
• Adobe’s New Upgrade Policy for CS6: What It Means for You [Poll]

Adobe is continuing its special “Deal of the Day” program and the next big deal is a healthy 30% off their bestselling product, Photoshop CS5 – although it is not widely publicized…

This means – for one day only – you’d pay $489 instead of $699… and for the Extended (top-of-the-line) version, it’s now $699 instead of $999.

[ See: What's the Difference Between Photoshop CS5 and Extended? ]

This is the real deal – genuine, authentic, and you’re getting it direct from Adobe.

And it’s not an upgrade – it’s the full commercial version… You can receive it via instant download or shrinkwrapped box delivered by FedEx, for either Windows or Mac OS, in any language.

For even more savings, it appears this sale is stackable with another current Adobe special where you can save 30% off Lightroom when the two products are purchased at the same time…

The offer doesn’t apply for product upgrades from older versions of Photoshop, there’s no additional discount for those – they remain $199 every day, with no coupon or promotion code needed…  Meanwhile, students and teachers can continue to benefit from the 80%-off education pricing to buy Photoshop CS5 Extended for just $199.

However, if you already own an Adobe CS product, there’s a worldwide opportunity for even greater savings – for a very limited time, you can get the full Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium suite for half price – or $849 – and that includes Photoshop CS5 Extended, plus six other major Adobe applications (see what’s included).

These really are stunning offers, the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on any version of Photoshop or for any Premium Creative Suite. And Photoshop CS5 is a fantastic release:

• Read the reviews
• Watch some free tutorials
• See the hardware requirements
• Read a free chapter of the best book

For the Photoshop “One Day Deal,” the 30% off savings is available only on purchases made directly from Adobe by retail customers in North America by Tuesday, September 27th, 2011, at 11:59pm PDT. The discount will be reflected in the shopping cart just prior to checkout. Pricing is available only through the Adobe Store. Education, OEM, and licensing customers are not eligible. This offer is valid in US, Canada, and Mexico. One discount per customer.

So if you’ve been thinking about making the jump to this industry-gold-standard tool, here is a terrific entry! If you prefer to try before you buy, you can immediately download the fully-functional free trial, and then just convert it before midnight tonight to secure the lower price.

This savings will not be available anywhere else and is the best offer online at the lowest price Adobe has ever offered on an external promotion! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

Related Posts

• One Day Deal: Save 50% on Photoshop & Premiere Elements 10!
• Adobe December/Christmas Holiday 2011 Offers, Deals and Coupons
• Adobe Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2011 Offers, Deals & Coupons
• Buy Adobe Lightroom 3 and Save $100 with Coupon Code, and More
• Buy Adobe Photoshop CS5 Full Version at a Great Discount

[UPDATE (Jan. 2012) – Adobe extends another great offer:  Save 20% on CS5.5 upgrades!]

Adobe has just rolled out a couple of nice offers for Labor Day and the back-to-school season… The first promotion is for all commercial customers, and the second bonus is specifically for education (students, teachers, and staff).

Labor Day Special

In North America:  Receive a savings of 10% on any order of $375 or more purchased through the Adobe Commercial Store (any products). Valid for customers with shipping addresses in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, excluding Volume and Education Stores, with no coupon code necessary. Offer available August 24, 2011 – September 8, 2011.

In Europe:  Take 10% off orders €400/£350 or more in the Europe Commercial Store with coupon code Adobe10 (any software, full or upgrade). Offer available 29 August 2011 – 9 September 2011.

Offer discount valid in the following countries, for orders of the indicated amount or greater:

• Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Europe: €400
• UK: GBP £350
• Switzerland: CHF 650
• Denmark: DKK 3.300
• Sweden: SEK 4.450
• Norway: NOK 3.650

Back-to-School Bonuses

In North America:  Now on top of the 80%-off Education pricing, receive three extra bonuses for a limited time: free portable speakers, a laptop sleeve, plus free shipping with the purchase of any Student and Teacher Premium Creative Suite. Please note that delivery of the Adobe gift bundle will arrive separately to delivery of the product. Good while supplies last, free shipping available through September 8, 2011.

In Europe:  Receive €50/£40 off Creative Suite Student and Teacher Editions plus free shipping! Offer valid in the UK, France, Germany, and Europe Education Stores. Offer available from 29 August 2011 – 19 September 2011.

Both back-to-school promotions are valid for the the following academic products:

• Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium Student and Teacher Edition
• Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium Student and Teacher Edition
• Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium Student and Teacher Edition
• Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection Student and Teacher Edition
• Note – excludes Creative Suite 5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition

Learn more about the CS5.5 Student & Teacher Editions, including (importantly) what’s the difference between these and the regular versions.

About Creative Suite 5.5

To receive future notification of special promotions and coupon codes like these, get on our free occasional Adobe Special Offers mailing list in the sidebar just up and to the right.

Related Posts

• New Adobe “Back to School” Coupon Code for Students & Teachers
• What’s the Difference on Adobe CS6 Student Editions vs. Regular?
• Adobe CS6 Student and Teacher Editions – How to Save 80%
• Save up to $200 Extra on Adobe CS5.5 Student Editions with Coupon
• Adobe CS5.5 Student Editions – Save Extra $50, No Coupon Needed

Even though Creative Suite 5 has been out for over a year, and CS 5.5 since the spring, some components of Creative Suite 4 remain surprisingly popular… In particular, the two applications After Effects CS4 and Premiere Pro CS4, which were released in the fall of 2008, are still sought by many. At first this might seem odd, but there’s good reason… Why does this duo of earlier tools remain in demand?

It’s no doubt owing to the 64-bit-only requirement for those two products (and only those two products) in Creative Suite 5… Adobe explains the reason for this is because developing in native 64-bit gives the best optimized performance benefits with the demanding technical requirements of working with high definition video. But these won’t run on many older computers.

Note this is more of a Windows factor and does not affect the majority of Mac systems using Intel proces­sors… But with no 32-bit Windows versions of After Effects CS5.5 or Premiere Pro CS5.5 offered, perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising the CS4 releases continue to be needed. After all, statistics show that 43% of the broad Internet community still runs on Windows XP – making it still the most widely-used Microsoft Windows platform – but which isn’t supported for those CS5 apps.

The question then becomes, what to do about it? If you’re still on 32-bit or XP, but need one of these products after the free trial has run out, would your best choice be to buy the previous generation version of CS4? Doubtless your next computer will be 64-bit – so wouldn’t it be better to invest and get both – CS4 (for current use) and CS5.5 (for future growth) – two for the price of one? Especially since these two latest releases have been getting stellar reviews from many sources…

Purchase CS4 and CS5.5 Together, Same Price

Adobe has never sold the previous version of any software once a new major version is out, but fortunately in this case they have made arrange­ments. Today if you purchase a new suite edition, either CS5.5 Production Premium or CS5.5 Master Collection, you will receive both the CS5.5 and the CS4 releases for these particular applications – two versions to cover all possible instal­lation scenarios, at no additional charge. The solution comes in the form of an extra 32-bit Support Package that contains the two CS4 releases.

So with this bonus, Production Premium becomes a pretty sweet deal as it includes seven major CS5 products but costs less than two of them – plus now you also get two CS4 apps on top. Add it all up and you’re getting a total value of $6,641 in the suite for the price $1,699, or almost 75% off individual prices with the collective package.

[UPDATE (Jan. 2012) – This could become an even better deal now with Adobe's new discount: save an extra 20%-off on CS5.5 upgrades.]

If you qualify for it, the Student and Teacher Edition is an even bigger savings at $449, which is an incredible 93% off… And naturally you can try it out first for free if you like (separately from those CS4 links), completing the trial picture.

Or, One Other Option – For Buying a Standalone CS4 Product

There is one other way to do it, if you prefer not to buy a suite – but instead want to buy just After Effects CS4 or Premiere Pro CS4 by itself… or, if you want to purchase any other CS4 product or suite.

You can get an Adobe “business” license (a.k.a. volume license) – even if you are not a business or not buying in volume… With this option, you can purchase CS5.5 online but request a previous version instead. In other words, you order the current version but receive and use a prior version – see the Backward Licensing Policy. Thus (for example) you could buy After Effects CS5.5 via this method, but actually get and run After Effects CS5 or CS4 (genuine and safe) in its place. Or pick any other product and do the same thing.

And with this approach too, you can switch back up to CS5.5 later if you want, at no extra charge… So in all cases, you’re effectively buying CS4 and getting CS5.5 free as a bonus, for future use.

One final note: Trying to find these older programs from any other / non-Adobe sources (like eBay) these days is definitely not recommended.

Related Posts

• Adobe Plans CS5 “Mid-Cycle Release” (CS5.5?), Mulls Subscriptions
• Adobe CS6 Upgrade Policy Changes Postponed! CS3 & CS4 on Track
• How to Get or Buy Older Adobe Software Versions like CS4 or CS5
• Adobe Extends 20%-Off CS5.5 Upgrades Discount Offer to March
• Adobe’s New Upgrade Policy for CS6: What It Means for You [Poll]