Adobe Photoshop is relatively expensive, which can be a significant barrier for schools with a limited budget that would like to offer it to students. ACDSee may not be as well known as Adobe, but the company just made its software infinitely more attractive to educational institutions.
The company has announced that it will provide free access to its premium software suite to all primary and higher education institutions. The initiative includes Photo Studio Ultimate from ACDSee, a comprehensive photo editing and management software that provides advanced editing tools, layer support, and a robust organization system for photographers. We have listed it as one of the best alternatives to Photoshop.
ACDSee’s new initiative also includes Photo Studio for Mac, Gemstone Photo Editor, Luxea Pro Video Editor and Video Converter Pro. The tools are versatile enough to meet a wide range of educational needs, whether it’s art, media studies, or general education, and the free price tag makes them even more attractive.
Free for all schools
ACDSee believes that by equipping classrooms with professional software, schools will enable students to explore their creativity, develop problem-solving skills and communicate visually in engaging ways.
Anyone interested in participating in the program can come along ACDSee Educational Licenses for more information and to register. To qualify for the offer, users must be certified K-12 educators, or faculty members and administrators from accredited higher education institutions who are currently teaching. Eligible organizations include federally recognized and accredited K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, school districts, and departments of education.
Access remains valid as long as the person who signs up remains actively eligible. To keep up, ACDSee requires re-verification every three years.