Adobe launches Creative Cloud

SAN JOSE, USA: Adobe Systems Incorporated announced Creative Cloud, a new way of providing tools and services.

A subscription-based offering, Adobe Creative Cloud is a hub for making, sharing and delivering creative work and is centered around Adobe Creative Suite 6 software.

Creative Cloud membership provides users with access to download and install every new Adobe CS6 application and two new HTML5 products, Adobe Muse and Adobe Edge preview.

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Creative Cloud integrates Adobe's creative tablet applications+, such as Photoshop Touch, synchronizing and storing files in the cloud for sharing and access on any device, says the company in a release.

Creative Cloud members will be able to deliver mobile apps to iOS and Android marketplaces and publish, manage and host websites.

Adobe Creative Cloud members will have access to application upgrades, including new CS point-product features.

"The urge to be creative is universal, and harnessing the creative spark -- in everyone from school children to creative pros -- has never been more important," said Shantanu Narayen, president and chief executive officer, Adobe. "Wherever and whenever inspiration strikes, Adobe will be there to help capture, refine and publish your ideas."

Adobe Creative Cloud membership comes for $49.99 per month, with an annual contract and $74.99 per month for month-to-month membership. A special introductory offer of $29.99 per month for CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5 individual customers is also available.

A special introductory offer of $29.99 per month for CS3, CS4, CS5 and CS5.5 individual customers is also available.