Adobe

About This App

Adobe offers a collection of powerful mobile apps tailored for creative professionals, students, business users, and casual creators alike. Whether you’re editing high-resolution images, scanning paper documents, designing on the go, or managing PDFs—Adobe’s mobile tools make it possible right from your smartphone.
Adobe mobile apps integrate seamlessly with Creative Cloud, allowing users to access and sync projects across devices. Popular apps include Adobe Photoshop Express for photo editing, Adobe Acrobat Reader for PDF viewing and signing, Adobe Scan for OCR document scanning, and Adobe Lightroom for advanced photography workflows.

Platforms

Android (APK)
iOS (iPhone and iPad)
Desktop and Web sync via Adobe Creative Cloud

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Developer

Adobe Inc.

Features

Professional photo editing with Adobe Photoshop Express
Scan documents to PDF with Adobe Scan (OCR included)
View, annotate, and e-sign PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Reader
Organize and edit photos with advanced tools in Lightroom
Create motion graphics and social media content in Adobe Express
AI-powered auto-enhancements and retouching tools
Templates for graphics, logos, social posts, and business cards
Cloud sync with Creative Cloud across all Adobe apps
Multi-format export and easy sharing to email or social platforms
Access to fonts, stock content, and Adobe Firefly AI (in some apps)

Controls

Simple drag-and-drop interface in creative apps
Slider-based adjustment for brightness, contrast, and color
Tap-to-scan in Adobe Scan for automatic border detection
Touch editing with crop, rotate, brush, and healing tools
Customizable export settings for resolution, format, and size
Gesture support for zoom, navigation, and selection
In-app tutorials and guided edits available

Release Date

Adobe launched its mobile app line progressively from 2011 to present
Adobe Photoshop Express, Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Scan are among the most downloaded

FAQ

Are Adobe apps free?
Many Adobe mobile apps are free with basic features. Some tools require an Adobe subscription for full access.

Do Adobe apps sync with Creative Cloud?
Yes, files saved in mobile apps can sync with Creative Cloud for access on desktop and other devices.

Can I use Adobe apps offline?
Basic editing, viewing, and scanning can work offline. Cloud storage, syncing, and some premium assets require internet access.

Do I need an Adobe account to use these apps?
Some apps allow guest use, but most offer better functionality with a free or paid Adobe ID.

Which Adobe app is best for photo editing?
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop Express are both great for mobile photo editing, depending on your skill level.

Rating

4.5+ stars average across major Adobe mobile apps
Hundreds of millions of downloads across platforms

Released

First mobile apps released starting in 2011
Ongoing updates and additions under Adobe Creative Cloud

Technology

AI-powered features from Adobe Sensei (background removal, auto-retouch)
Built-in PDF and OCR engines for Acrobat and Scan apps
Cross-platform sync via Creative Cloud
Support for RAW files, layered PSDs, and cloud documents
Secure login and licensing management via Adobe ID

Platform

Android
iOS
Web companion apps
Desktop software available for advanced editing and integration

Data Safety

All Adobe apps follow industry-standard data security practices
User data encrypted in transit and at rest
Two-factor authentication supported for Adobe accounts
Document scanning and editing data are stored locally or in Creative Cloud with user consent
Fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and enterprise privacy frameworks

How to Use Adobe Mobile Apps

Download your preferred Adobe app from the Play Store or App Store
Sign in with an Adobe ID or use guest mode (where supported)
Use Adobe Photoshop Express to retouch or filter photos
Open PDFs in Acrobat Reader to read, highlight, or e-sign
Scan documents using Adobe Scan and save them as PDFs
Use Adobe Express to design social graphics and branded content
Sync your projects to Creative Cloud for continued work on desktop
Share, export, or print your content directly from the app