Adobe Photoshop is relatively expensive, which can be a major barrier for schools with limited budgets who want 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 establishments.
The company has announced that it will provide free access to its premium software suite to all K-12 and higher education institutions. The initiative includes ACDSee's Photo Studio Ultimate, a comprehensive photo editing and management software that offers advanced editing tools, layer support, and a robust organizational system for photographers. We list it as one of the best alternatives to Photoshop.
ACDSee's new initiative also covers 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 for art, media studies or general education, and the free price makes them even more attractive.
Free for all schools
ACDSee believes that by equipping classrooms with professional-grade software, schools will enable students to explore their creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and communicate visually in compelling ways.
Anyone interested in participating in the program can visit ACDSee Educational Licensing for more information and to register. To qualify for the offer, users must be certified K-12 educators or faculty members and administrators of accredited higher education institutions currently serving in teaching roles. Eligible organizations include accredited and government-recognized K-12 schools, higher education institutions, school districts, and departments of education.
Access remains valid as long as the person registering maintains active eligibility. To keep track of this, ACDSee requires re-verification every three years.
