Photoshop Student Edition vs Full

[michael_hudson5]

<p>I have seen where I can get a copy of photoshop student edition at a lower cost than the good old fashion version of photo shop. My question is there a difference between the two photo shops or are they one in the same and they just know that college students are broke?</p>

[trevor_martin]

<p>There are no differences between the two. Be very careful where you purchase it from, there are many places online that will sell you an illegal copy. Try to find a reliable source, your school might sell it themselves as well.</p>

[iancoxleigh]

<p>Note: You can not upgrade from or between student versions.</p>

<p>That said, a student license is usually about the same cost as a single regular upgrade, so you haven't lost much even if you need to buy a full version next time.</p>

<p>Also, I have heard of some people contacting Adobe directly and being given permission individually to upgrade between student versions.</p>

[paddler4]

<p>Find some authorized dealers and check with them about what they require. I think some will require you to send a copy of your ID and a few other things. What you get back is the regular software, not a reduced version. This is available to teachers as well.</p>

[jpo3136b]

<p>I did well with buying some programs on an academic license while I was in college. Back then, we could get them through the university bookstore. It's a good way to build up proficiency with applications that are expected in the workplace. If you use them for your school projects and to build your skills, they will usually do you well.</p>

[pbalko]

<p>From <a href="http://www.adobe.com/education/students/studentedition/faq.html">this Adobe page</a> :</p>

 

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<h4>Can I upgrade from a Student Edition?</h4>

<p>Yes, a Student Edition can be upgraded to a commercial version.</p>

</blockquote>

[Spearhead]

<p>You can upgrade, however, you cannot upgrade to standard Photoshop. You have to upgrade to the Extended Edition, which is currently a $350 upgrade.</p>

[pbalko]

<p>Thanks for the clarification Jeff. The Adobe site is so Byzantine, I didn't bother searching for more detail.</p>

[Spearhead]

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<p>The Adobe site is so Byzantine</p>

</blockquote>

<p>On top of that, I think they have a book for their web designers called "How To Create the Worst Flash Sites".</p>

[benniehoff]

<p>A few months ago I actually called Adobe to ask them this very question. There are no differences in the programs whatsoever. There is a small difference in the license, which is that the student version cannot be used for commercial work. You ARE free, however, to use it to produce and sell your own artwork. (Note that "commercial" has a more specific meaning than what most people think; merely creating a work to be sold for profit does not make that work "commercial").</p>

[pbalko]

<p>From the same page:</p>

<blockquote>

<h4>Can a Student Edition also be used for commercial purposes?</h4>

<p>In North America, Student Edition software can be used for commercial purposes. Outside North America, Student Edition software is for noncommercial purposes only.</p>

</blockquote>

[gulfbeach47]

<p>I got CS4 Extended student edition fro $199.00 from student bookstore. Same price for Lightroom2<br>

You do have to prove your enrolled. i was part time student last year. I could not get the deal until I signed up for 1 class. I took a photo class online through my college about Travel Photography. All kinds of good deals for students out there. Pc, mac, printers, all kinds of software etc...</p>

[charles_j]

<p>I am doing work with Adobe on these products, and can confirm that Phil B is correct in regards to commercial use. Adobe has a new Student Editions section of their site with an updated FAQ and lots of additonal information at:<br>

<a href="http://studenteditions.adobe.com/#/learnMore/faq">http://studenteditions.adobe.com/#/learnMore/faq</a><br>

To add to this, there are no use restrictions to using Student Editions Creative Suite 4 either commercially (in North America) or post graduation. <br>

Additionally, if you purchased this, you are eligible to upgrade to commercial versions, at the standard upgrade price, when the next versions are released.</p>

 

[frizza]

<p>Michael,<br>

why do you want to spend hundreds of dollars to buy Photoshop when you can get <strong>free</strong> alternatives that are equally good?</p>