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Adobe Inc.

American software company specializing in multimedia creation.

Adobe Inc., formerly Adobe Systems Incorporated, is a leading American software company known for its multimedia and digital marketing software. Founded in 1982, Adobe's products include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Reader, and Creative Cloud. With over 26,000 employees globally, Adobe has development operations in various locations in the United States and India.

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Timeline

Adobe company was founded on January 1, 1982.

In 1982, Adobe Inc. was founded.

Creation of PostScript and Type 1

On June 1, 1983, PostScript and Type 1 were created by Adobe. These developments marked significant milestones in the history of digital typography and printing.

Adobe PostScript Released

Adobe PostScript was Adobe Systems Inc.'s first product on the market in 1984, followed by other graphic technologies like Illustrator, Photoshop, and Type Manager.

Adobe's First Program

Adobe's first products after PostScript were digital fonts released in a proprietary format called Type 1. The development was worked on by Bill Paxton after he left Stanford.

Initial Public Offering of Adobe Inc.

On August 20, 1986, Adobe Inc. had its initial public offering at a split-adjusted share price of US$0.17.

Creation of Adobe Photoshop

Adobe introduced Photoshop in 1987, revolutionizing photo editing and becoming one of the most widely used platforms for designers globally.

Adobe Photoshop Launch

Adobe Photoshop was launched in 1988 and has become an essential program for photographers and businesses. It allows users to edit photos, create designs, banners, and logos.

Introduction of Adobe Photoshop

In 1989, Adobe introduced Photoshop, an image manipulation software that quickly became one of the most popular and successful programs in Adobe's portfolio. It revolutionized digital image editing.

Adobe Releases Photoshop

In February 1990, Adobe took a leadership position in digital imaging with the release of Adobe Photoshop.

Release of Adobe Premiere

In December 1991, Adobe released Adobe Premiere, later rebranded as Adobe Premiere Pro in 2003, marking a significant expansion and development of programs by Adobe.

Acquisition of OCR Systems, Inc. by Adobe

In 1992, Adobe acquired OCR Systems, Inc., further expanding its portfolio and capabilities in the software industry.

Creation of Adobe After Effects

On January 1, 1993, Adobe After Effects was created, becoming a significant addition to Adobe's suite of programs, known for its powerful visual effects capabilities.

Adobe acquires Aldus

In 1994, Adobe acquired Aldus, a software company that developed PageMaker, later substituted by InDesign. This acquisition marked a significant move in Adobe's expansion and software development.

Adobe Acquires FrameMaker

In 1995, Adobe added FrameMaker, a long-document DTP application, to its product line after acquiring Frame Technology Corp.

Introduction of Adobe Flash

In 1996, Adobe launched Adobe Flash, a software that became widely used for creating interactive websites, digital games, and mobile content, with a high installation rate on Internet-connected desktops.

Creation of Adobe Dreamweaver

Adobe Dreamweaver is a web development tool created by Macromedia in 1997 and later developed by Adobe Inc. after acquiring Macromedia in 2005.

Adobe named one of the 100 best companies to work for in America by Fortune

In January 2000, Adobe was recognized by Fortune as one of the top 100 companies to work for in America. This acknowledgment highlighted Adobe's positive work environment and employee satisfaction.

Release of Adobe Creative Suite 1

Adobe Creative Suite 1 was launched, offering a suite of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications by Adobe Systems.

Release of Adobe Creative Suite (CS)

In 2003, Adobe launched Adobe Creative Suite (CS) which combined various software like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro under one brand for consistent updates.

Creation of Adobe Stock

Adobe Stock was established, providing a platform for users to access a vast library of high-quality images, graphics, and videos for their creative projects.

Adobe Creative Suite 2

The successor to the Adobe Creative Suite 1, the Suite 2 allowed for more thorough access to all Adobe applications.

Adobe acquires Macromedia

On December 3, 2005, Adobe completed the acquisition of its main competitor, Macromedia, for approximately $3.5 billion. This strategic move added a wide range of software products including Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks to Adobe's portfolio.

Platinum Certifications for Environmental Initiatives

In 2006, Adobe became the first commercial enterprise to achieve three Platinum certifications from USGBC for its environmental initiatives, particularly in San Jose.

Creation of Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom is a photo editing app, specifically focusing on changing the tones, highlights, and various parts of an image to make it pop.

Introduction of Adobe Media Player

Adobe introduced Adobe Media Player in 2008 as a competitor to various media players like Apple's iTunes, Windows Media Player, and RealPlayer. It was adopted by television networks for distributing shows over the Internet in the Flash format.

Omniture, Inc. Acquisition

In 2009, Adobe acquired Omniture, Inc. which was a major move to expand its digital marketing and analytics offerings.

Creation of Adobe Express

Adobe Express was created as a software tool for image editing and enhancement.

Release of Adobe Creative Cloud

In 2011, Adobe introduced the first version of Adobe Creative Cloud, a subscription-based set of creative tools for design, web publishing, and video production. This marked a shift from the traditional Creative Suite model to a cloud-based subscription service.

Launch of Adobe Muse

Adobe Muse is a program that assists in creating website navigation, sitemaps, and adding links for easy website navigation. It allows users to design websites with hyperlinks, headers/footers, and responsive web pages.

Photoshop Express Development for Mobile Devices

Photoshop Express was specifically developed for mobile devices, offering a mobile-friendly version of the popular Photoshop software.

Launch of Adobe Document Cloud

Adobe Document Cloud was launched to provide a comprehensive solution for managing documents digitally. It offers tools for creating, editing, and sharing documents securely over the cloud.

Adobe Creative Cloud Launch

Adobe Creative Cloud was launched as an evolution of the previous Creative Suite versions, providing a comprehensive platform for all Adobe applications.

Creation of Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate was introduced as a software for creating interactive animations and multimedia content.

Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud Usage Statistics

According to iDatalabs, over 168k companies currently use Adobe Photoshop, with top users being Creative Circle, The UPS Store, and Ubisoft. Additionally, over 110k companies use Adobe Creative Cloud, with top users being Creative Group, Creative Circle, and The UPS Store.

Creation of Adobe Capture

Adobe Capture is a tool that enables users to generate color themes, patterns, vector shapes, 3D materials, typography, and brushes directly from images.

Adobe Acquires Workfront

On November 9, 2020, Adobe announced it would acquire Workfront, a provider of marketing collaboration software, for US$1.5 billion.

Adobe Adds Payment Services to E-Commerce Platform

On September 15, 2021, Adobe Inc formally announced that it will add payment services to its e-commerce platform, allowing merchants to accept payments including credit cards and PayPal.

Launch of Adobe Firefly Beta

Adobe Firefly beta was launched and within the first 8 months, it generated over 6.5 billion images, becoming the most popular AI image generation model for safe commercial use globally.

Fiscal 2023 Revenue of Adobe Inc.

In fiscal 2023, Adobe Inc. reported a revenue of US $19.41 billion, ending on December 1, 2023.

Release of Adobe Firefly

Adobe Firefly, a generative machine learning model developed by Adobe Creative Cloud, enters public beta testing phase. It is designed for use in the field of design and created using Adobe's Sensei platform.

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Adobe Inc.

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