Overview
HACC provides limited access to Adobe applications for students. Availability depends on location (HACC‑owned computers vs. personal devices) and type of Adobe product. Not all Adobe features are available to all students.
Adobe Creative Cloud (Full Applications, including Acrobat Pro)
- Who gets access:
All new students are automatically issued a HACC Adobe ID each semester.
- Where it works:
HACC‑owned computers only, typically in Mac‑based classrooms and labs where Adobe Creative Cloud software is required for instruction.
- What’s included:
Full Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Adobe Acrobat Pro (with OCR and accessibility tools).
- Limitations:
- Adobe IDs are not intended for personal devices
- Access is tied to HACC‑owned machines with Creative Cloud installed
- Adobe Express is not included with these IDs
- Use case:
Primarily for coursework, Acrobat Pro may also be used for OCR and accessibility workflows when accessed on campus computers.
Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free)
- Installed on most student-facing Windows PCs
- Does not require sign‑in
- Does not include OCR or advanced accessibility tools
Adobe Express (Free Version)
- Available to students outside of Creative Cloud
- Important: Students should create an Adobe Express Free account using a personal email address (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)
- Using a HACC email can cause account confusion, as Adobe does not clearly distinguish between multiple Adobe accounts tied to the same user
Accessibility Considerations
- Adobe Acrobat Pro includes OCR and built‑in accessibility tools that may support students with disabilities
- At this time:
- Acrobat Pro access is limited to HACC‑owned machines
- Student access is not guaranteed on all student PCs
- If a need arises, specific student-facing HACC computers may be identified to support accessibility use cases (alongside tools such as JAWS, NVDA, and ZoomText).