This Academic edition of Adobe Design Standard CS4 has the same features and capabilities of the retail version, and is shipped to you in a factory sealed retail box. However, this version is able to be sold below the retail price because of an educational discount.
With this Academic edition you will be able to install Adobe Design Standard CS4 on up to two computers that have a valid Windows Operating System.
Please Note: Adobe Student Editions are for use by college students ONLY. Before the software can be installed, students must obtain a serial number by submitting proof of eligibility for this program to Adobe. If the student cannot provide proof of eligibility, the end user will not be able to use this product. See the bottom of this page for more details.
Not a college student? Take a look at the K-12 and faculty discount available on this product.
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Creative Suite 4 Design Standard Contains:
- Adobe InDesign CS4
- Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Adobe Illustrator CS4
- Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
Top reasons to buy Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Standard:
Comprehensive toolset for print design and production
Bring your best ideas to life in a powerful, flexible, intuitive, and tightly integrated creative environment that includes Adobe InDesign CS4, Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, and Acrobat 9 Pro.
Professional page layout
With InDesign CS4, create stunning designs using tools that enable free-flowing expression and fine control over typography, color, graphics, transparency, effects, and placed images. Move naturally and efficiently between production tasks.
Breathtaking digital imaging
Quickly compose outstanding images using Photoshop CS4, the professional standard in digital image editing. Take advantage of intuitive image adjustment and masking tools, and experiment freely thanks to nondestructive editing.
Sophisticated vector graphics
Develop eye-catching graphics quickly and confidently with Illustrator CS4. Enjoy powerful drawing tools, advanced type handling, color control, creative effects, and advanced print production features.
Adobe PDF workflows
Prepare files for high-end print production with confidence using Acrobat 9 Pro. End-to-end PDF workflows use common technology to generate, preview, and print PDF files, enabling consistently high-quality output.
Convenient common interface and native file support
Work quickly and intuitively using common interface elements. Flexibly arrange multiple documents in a single window to compare content or drag-copy objects between them. Benefit from using native file formats that streamline moving files between Design Standard components.
Innovative collaboration and presentations
Access the Adobe Connect Now service to easily share your screen to present, review, or brainstorm from within your design software. Showcase your work in a dynamic, customizable PDF Portfolio that is easy to distribute and view.
Quality testing as you work
Catch production errors on-the-fly with Live Preflight in InDesign CS4, use Separations Preview in Illustrator CS4 to avoid color output surprises, and rely on preflight checks and corrections
in Acrobat 9 Pro.
Visual asset browsing with Adobe Bridge CS4
Browse all the elements in your projects with Adobe Bridge CS4, a powerful, easy-to-use media browser for visual people. Quickly organize, locate, and view all types of creative assets.
Answers when you need them
Connect to the expertise of the online design community through your creative desktop. Access information ranging from basic tips, Adobe Help content, and video tutorials to community discussions and blogs.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that you are eligible to buy and use this software before purchasing this product. Once opened, it is non-returnable, non-refundable in accordance with our returns policy.
Adobe Student Editions are for higher education student use only. Before the software can be installed, students must obtain a serial number by submitting proof of eligibility for this program to Adobe. If the student cannot provide proof of eligibility, the end user will not be able to use this product.
Eligibility for Student Editions
The Adobe Student Editions are for purchase by higher education (college level) students ONLY. A higher education student is defined as a full or part time student enrolled at higher education institutions defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior and vocational colleges) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two (2) years of full time study. Continuing education students are not eligible.
Restrictions on Use of Student Editions
Student Edition end users may purchase only one license of any Adobe Student Edition product. This license may be used only on privately owned computers. Adobe Student Edition products may not be resold by the end user.
Required Proof of Eligibility
You must provide a valid, current student ID that includes name, date, and a photo. If you do not have such an ID and one of the following items:
- Official, current non-photo student ID with name and date
- Official, current school transcript indicating name of school and student
- Official, current school tuition bill indicating name of school and student
- Official, current report card indicating name of school and student
- Other official dated proof of enrollment