Our verdict
Being tested. An editor is using Adobe Express hands-on; the verdict and score appear here once they sign it off.
What it does
Adobe Express is an online design app for social media posts, flyers, presentations and short videos. It has thousands of templates, and AI features powered by Adobe Firefly that make images from a description, remove backgrounds and change parts of a photo.
It suits small businesses, charities and anyone who needs good-looking designs quickly, without learning professional software.
Why use it
- Thousands of templates for social posts, flyers and more.
- AI image generation and editing from Adobe Firefly.
- Remove a photo’s background in one click.
- On Premium, resize a design for different social networks in one click.
How it works
- Go to the Adobe Express website or app and sign in.
- Choose a template for what you are making.
- Swap in your words, photos and colours, or generate an image.
- Download it, or share it straight to social media.
How hard is it to use?
Beginner Easy to start. You need an account, not any technical know-how.
Made for beginners: start from a template and change what you need.
What it costs
Free plan; paid plans. A free plan with thousands of templates and a limited amount of AI use. The paid Premium plan adds premium templates and assets, brand kits, one-click resizing and more AI use.
Prices change often, so check Adobe Express’s own site before you pay.
Watch out for
- Some templates and assets need the paid plan, which you may only notice when you download.
- Check AI-generated images closely before you publish them.
Your data
Check Adobe’s privacy settings and terms for how your designs and uploads are used, especially for client work.
We haven’t confirmed that Adobe Express can keep your data in the UK, so check where it keeps your data before you share anything private or about other people.