How to Use Adobe Express

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This article briefly goes over how to use Adobe Express.

How to Access Adobe Express

1. Log into a personal or JCU device and go to Adobe Express' website (https://www.adobe.com/express/create).
2. Sign into the platform with your JCU credentials by clicking on Continue with Google.
   • If you cannot access Adobe Express, submit a ticket to ITS and someone will assist as soon as possible. 
3. If you're asked to select an account, click on Company or School Account.

Creating & Customizing Graphic Designs

1. Select a project template.
   • From the home dashboard, click on the + button at the upper left corner and search for your project type (flyer, poster, infographic, resume, presentation, etc).
   • You can also explore different templates by clicking on Templates at the left of your screen
2. Apply custom fonts and styling.
   • On your project, click on Text at the left of your screen and select the text style you want.
   • Select the font drop down to browse different fonts.
   • Choose a font style by browsing through the Effects and Animation tabs of the text feature.
3. Resize images for multiple platforms.
   • Click the Resize button in the top menu bar.
   • Select a target size (e.g., convert a flyer into an Instagram post or banner).
   • Review the newly formatted layout and adjust element positioning as needed.

Editing and Exporting Videos

1. Assemble media on the timeline.
   • Click the + button on the left side of your screen, scroll down and select Video.
   • Drag and drop video clips, images, and audio tracks into the multi-track timeline at the bottom of the screen.
2. Add motion graphics and animations.
   • On your video project, click on Text at the left of your screen and select the text style you want.
   • Open the Animation menu on the side panel.
   • Choose an entrance, in-place, or exit animation to add movement to your text or graphics.
3. To export your video once it's done, click on the download icon in the top right corner, format the file to be an MP4, make the video resolution 1080p, and click on Download.

Adding Photos and Basic Editing

1. Add content.
   • Click on Add Content, then Media, and add an image by uploading from your device or searching photos.
2. Apply photo filters and adjustments.
   • Click on your image to select it.
   • Open the Effects panel to apply artistic filters or blur effects.
   • To further edit your image, open the Edits panel to manually tweak contrast, lighting, color saturation, and brightness.