Whether you're just getting started or transitioning from another tool like Canva, learn how to get started with Adobe Express.
Overview
Adobe Express is an all-in-one design application that provides a wide range of tools for creating various types of content, from social media graphics to documents and videos. It's designed to be user-friendly, even for those without extensive design experience, and incorporates many features powered by Adobe's more professional software like Photoshop, Premiere, and Acrobat.
Adobe Express is included in the standard Adobe access for students and the standard Adobe access for faculty/staff.
Adobe Express Learning guides
Will Adobe Express meet my needs?
If you're making social media graphics, flyers, posters, simple presentations, or basic "quick" videos, then Adobe Express is a great choice!
Faculty and staff who need to create professional print layouts (InDesign), complex photo manipulation (Photoshop), or high-end video production (Premiere Pro), may request full Adobe Creative Cloud license(s) for themselves and/or students they work with.
How to log in
- Go to express.adobe.com
- Enter your MHC email address and choose the small "Continue" button
- If asked what kind of account, select Company/School account
- You'll be re-directed to the blue and white MHC login screen
- Enter your MHC username (no @mtholyoke.edu) and your MHC Account password
- If prompted, complete Duo verification
Learning resources
Gotchas & pitfalls
- When you log in, be sure to avoid the social sign in buttons (Continue with Google, Continue with Facebook, etc) as using those can make it more challenging to access your account in the future