The design world is all abuzz about Adobe's release of Creative Cloud. How much will it cost? Do I have to be connected to the Internet all the time? Should I wait to upgrade or do it now? Our previous post, 5 Things You Need to Know about the Adobe Creative Cloud Release, is a good starting point for understanding some of the basics. If you're still uncertain about whether Creative Cloud is right for you, read on to learn more about why upgrading now makes sense.

Creative Cloud: Should You Upgrade?

The short answer is yes. There are many reasons to consider upgrading, these are just a few:

  • You will have to do it eventually. If you use any version of the Adobe Creative Suite, there will inevitably come a time when you will have to upgrade, especially if your work involves collaboration with others. Upgrading means that you will never have to worry about receiving files that you can't open or use because you have an older software version.

  • You will miss out on new features if you don't upgrade. The release of Creative Cloud includes valuable updates to Adobe apps such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and more. If you are a design professional, you can't afford to miss out on these important new features. The best part is, with your Creative Cloud membership you can get software updates as soon as they come out, with no extra charges or upgrade fees. Just pay one low annual price and you can always have the latest version.

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  • You will save money by upgrading now. If you already own Adobe Creative Suite, you have a small window of opportunity to save on the first year of your Creative Cloud membership. Depending on the version you currently own, you can save 40% to 60% on your monthly membership fees. This deal is only good through the end of August 2013, so if you are on the fence about switching, think of the savings you will be giving up if you wait.

Upgrading to Creative Cloud is quick and easy; you don't even have to wait for your software to arrive in the mail. Simply sign in, sign up, and get started with all the great new features.

Still undecided about whether Creative Cloud is right for you? MelroseMAC can offer you a free trial and the expertise to answer all of your questions about the software, the subscription model, and anything else you want to know. As an Adobe Gold partner, we have in-house experts ready and waiting to answer your questions.

Are you ready to take advantage of the many benefits Creative Cloud offers?