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Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud

by Image Data Systems (UK) Ltd.·Workflow

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Stands out in the Adobe Exchange library for connecting the IDS PictureDesk archive to Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign and, since version 1.5.0, Adobe Bridge, without leaving the app.

What is Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud?

Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud is the IDS PictureDesk extension for Premiere Pro, giving access to content from more than 100 photo suppliers directly inside Adobe apps. It combines a live feed with an extensive archive of celebrity, news, editorial and creative content, so you can browse and search millions of licensable images.

Search includes AI-driven Visual Search, and you can use an existing image to find similar content. Collections are organised in Lightboxes, which you can create in the extension, open from IDS PictureDesk, or access when shared by colleagues. Files download and open directly in Adobe apps, and you can upload edited content back and link it to the original files. In Premiere Pro, you can trim video and download clips.

The extension supports sharing content across publishing roles, letting editors, retouchers and art directors collaborate without leaving Adobe's apps. Access requires a subscription to IDS PictureDesk. Version 1.5.0 added support for Adobe Bridge alongside Photoshop, Premiere Pro and InDesign, plus bug fixes and performance improvements.

Who is Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud best for?

Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud is best for editorial and publishing teams that source, edit and share licensed imagery across Adobe apps.

How much does Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud cost?

Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Browse and search millions of licensable images from 100+ photo suppliers on IDS PictureDesk, spanning celebrity, news, editorial and creative content
  • AI-driven Visual Search, plus the option to use an existing image to find similar content
  • Create image collections in Lightboxes, and access Lightboxes made on IDS PictureDesk or shared by colleagues
  • Download and open files directly in Adobe apps, and upload and share new or edited content
  • Link edited content back to the original files
  • Trim video and download clips for use in Premiere Pro

Tags

#PictureDesk#stock imagery#Visual Search#Lightboxes#DAM#editorial workflow#Premiere Pro

Frequently asked questions

Does Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud work with Premiere Pro 12.0?

Picturedesk for Adobe Creative Cloud lists Premiere Pro 12.0 and later as supported, so it runs inside recent Premiere Pro versions. The extension also works with Photoshop 19.0+, InDesign 13.0+ and, following the 1.5.0 update, Adobe Bridge. Inside Premiere Pro you can trim video and download clips for use in your project. For confirmation on the exact build you're running, check the developer's page at idspicturedesk.com.

Do I need a subscription to use Picturedesk?

Picturedesk requires a subscription to IDS PictureDesk to access the extension and its content. This catalog lists the extension itself as free, but the subscription covers the archive and the millions of licensable images you browse and download. For current licensing terms, visit the developer's page at idspicturedesk.com. An IDS PictureDesk app is also available on the App Store and Google Play, alongside the Adobe extension.

Which Adobe apps besides Premiere Pro does Picturedesk support?

Picturedesk supports Photoshop 19.0+, InDesign 13.0+ and Premiere Pro 12.0+, and version 1.5.0 added Adobe Bridge to that list. Files download and open directly in these Adobe apps, and edited content can be uploaded back and linked to the original files. This lets a photo editor, retoucher and art director move an image through Photoshop and InDesign from shared Lightboxes without leaving Adobe's apps.

Can I trim video for Premiere Pro with Picturedesk?

Picturedesk lets you trim video and download clips for use in Premiere Pro directly from the extension. Alongside video, you can browse and search millions of licensable images, organise them in Lightboxes, and download or open files in Adobe apps. AI-driven Visual Search and the option to find similar content from an existing image help you locate footage and stills. Access to this content requires an IDS PictureDesk subscription.

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