Proof of Eligibility Required:
Student Edition products are for purchase by higher education students only. A higher education student is defined as a full- or part-time student enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study.
Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium Student Edition Delivers Innovative Ideas in Print, Web, and Mobile Design
Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium software is the ultimate toolkit for today's designer. Express yourself in exciting new ways and deliver rich creative experiences across print, web, and mobile media.
This product is for higher ed students only.
- Explore new creative territory
Create rich, compelling content and achieve results you never thought possible. Run with your ideas using new animation, video, and 3D design tools within a comprehensive, integrated design environment.
- Take advantage of simplified workflows
Deliver your ideas efficiently to more audiences in more places. New, simpler ways of working let you do more in less time, use existing skills to try new creative possibilities, and deliver high-quality cross-media campaigns.
Work interactively with clients and colleagues, sharing screens and hosting live reviews across the hall or around the world. Learn from an extensive community of Adobe experts by accessing technical content online — directly from inside your design software.
What's inside
- InDesign CS4
- Photoshop CS4 Extended
- Illustrator CS4
- Flash CS4 Professional
- Dreamweaver CS4
- Fireworks CS4
- Acrobat 9 Pro
- Adobe Bridge CS4
- Adobe Device Central CS4
- Version Cue CS4
NOTE: The student edition is for higher education only! See below for eligibility requirements.
Features
Essential design tools enhanced and extended - enhanced
Enjoy feature-packed new versions of your favorite design software. Discover innovative online services for collaborating, finding inspiration, and mastering your design tools, and use Adobe Fireworks CS4 for fast website prototyping.
Everyday tasks made even simpler - enhanced
In Adobe InDesign CS4, easily manage placed files in the new, customizable Links panel. Rotate the canvas in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended or the spread in InDesign. Combine multiple artboards in a single document in Adobe Illustrator CS4.
Streamlined delivery across media -enhanced
Build rich interactive documents by exporting an InDesign layout and adding animation in Adobe Flash CS4 Professional. Prototype websites by opening Photoshop or Illustrator mock-ups in Fireworks CS4, and then embellishing in Flash or publishing in Adobe Dreamweaver CS4.
Easy-to-do animation and video -enhanced
In Flash CS4 Professional, create simple but engaging animations in as few as two steps. Use Photoshop CS4 Extended to enhance video footage, even syncing visual effects to the audio track.
Mobile designs for millions -enhanced
Use Adobe Device Central CS4 to easily create, preview, and test mobile content on a wide selection of devices under simulated real-life conditions directly from your desktop.
Innovative collaboration and presentations - enhanced
Easily share your screen to present, review, or brainstorm directly 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 - enhanced
Catch production errors on-the-fly with Live Preflight in InDesign CS4, preview content under real-world browser conditions with Live View in Dreamweaver CS4, test mobile designs in Device Central, and use enhanced preflight checks and corrections in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro.
Convenient new common interface - enhanced
Enjoy improved interface consistency across all Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium components. Flexibly arrange multiple documents in a single window to compare content or drag-copy objects between them. Easily tab through multiple open documents without maximizing each one.
Answers when you need them - new
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.
System requirements
2GHz or faster processor
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and Windows Vista)
1GB of RAM or more recommended
9.3GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
1,024x768 display (1,280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
Some features in Adobe Bridge rely on a DirectX 9–capable graphics card with at least 64MB of VRAM
DVD-ROM drive
QuickTime 7.4.5 software required for multimedia features
Broadband Internet connection required for online services*
PowerPC G5 or multicore Intel processor
Mac OS X v10.4.11–10.5.4
Java™ Runtime Environment 1.5 required for Adobe Version Cue Server
1GB of RAM or more recommended
10.3GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional hard-disk space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices)
1,024x768 display (1,280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
DVD-ROM drive
QuickTime 7.4.5 software required for multimedia features
Broadband Internet connection required for online services*
*This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online ("online services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The online services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Adobe Online Privacy Policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details and to review the terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.com.
Eligibility Requirements
The Adobe Student Editions are only for students meeting the eligibility criteria set out below,
not teachers or lecturers. Teachers and lecturers can continue to buy Adobe Education box products. (This does not include Studio 8 Student & Teacher Edition, which is also available for teachers and lecturers.)
Proof of Eligibility Required:
Student Edition products are for purchase by higher education students only. A higher education student is defined as a full- or part-time student enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study.
What is in the box?:
The box contains the product CD and a “Student Edition Order Fulfillment Process” instructions document. To obtain your full-license serial number you will need to complete the instructions as per the Student Edition Order Fulfillment Process document. The box does not contain a serial number or manuals for the program. Don't worry - you can use the software in trial mode for 30 days.
What is the process to get the full serial number?
To obtain your full-license serial number, you will need:
• Access to the Internet
• Your current e-mail address
• The coupon code printed on the upper left corner of the Student Edition order fulfillment process instructions (inside your Adobe Student Edition box)
• A digital copy of your proof of eligibility
Only eligible individuals who are able to provide proof of eligibility will receive a serial number for their Adobe Student Edition product.
