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Introduction
Adobe Express is an easy-to-use design app for creating social media posts, images, videos, flyers, and single-page websites. It uses templates and AI features, and is available on both desktop and mobile. There is a free plan with basic tools and a Premium plan that offers advanced features and more AI options. Users can edit media, resize images and videos, convert file formats, and create QR codes.
Licensing/Access
As of August 25, 2025, RIC employees with a license for Adobe Creative Cloud or Adobe Acrobat can access the Premium version of Adobe Express. If you are a RIC employee and need access, please contact helpdesk@ric.edu.
RIC students currently do not have access to the premium version. However, they can use the free version with their RIC SSO/M365 login credentials. Students enrolled in Art, Film, or Communications classes with an Adobe Creative Cloud license will also have access to the Premium version of Adobe Express.
For more information on the differences between the free and premium plans, visit:
Adobe Express Pricing
https://www.adobe.com/express/pricing
This section will be updated in late September 2025 when the college's agreement with Adobe is renewed.
Installation/Use
Adobe Express is mainly a web-based application that can be accessed through a web browser. While most modern browsers work, we recommend using the latest versions of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge for the best experience.
Login
You can access Adobe Express at https://new.express.adobe.com/. If your browser isn't logged into a RIC M365/SSO account, you'll need to log in. Use your RIC M365/SSO account credentials, the same as for Microsoft 365. On the login page, enter your details and select Continue.
If prompted, enter your credentials again on the RIC M365/SSO login page. Click Next to enter your password and authenticate.
If you want to use Adobe Express on a mobile device, a free app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The mobile app requires a similar authentication process.
Home
When you log into Adobe Express for the first time, you'll see the home page. Here, you can create new projects and view previous ones saved in "Your Stuff." Templates are available on the main page to help you start new design projects quickly.
Learn
Adobe offers many self-paced videos to help you learn the Adobe Express interface and tools. Start by selecting Learn from the left toolbar, then choose the Getting Started section here:
https://new.express.adobe.com/learn?playlist=playlist%2Fexpress%2Fget-started
Additional topics are listed at the top of the page, covering areas like Design, Video, and Photography. Each topic usually includes a text article and a video, while some in-depth articles may not have videos.
Additional Support
Adobe provides extra support for Adobe Express on their support site:
https://helpx.adobe.com/express/web/get-set-up/learn-the-basics/overview.html
There is also an Adobe Express Community forum here:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-express/ct-p/ct-adobe-express
If you have questions about Adobe Express, please contact the ITS Help Center at helpdesk@ric.edu. Our team will assist with any questions not covered in the tutorials or other Adobe resources.