Here’s some happy news for any keen shoppers looking for back to school software deals: Adobe just brought back its mega 39% discount on its All Apps annual plan. The offer ends 6 July. The last time Adobe launched such a massive sale was in April. The All Apps package consists of the entire range of Adobe programs including the ever-popular Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, and After Effects.  Adobe’s discount reduces the annual paid-monthly rate of  £49.94/mo to £30.34/mo. If you want to pay the annual fee in full upfront, the price now is £362.21 per year, reduced from £596.33 per year.  Both payment plans work out to roughly the same price, though you save about £2 if you pay for the entire suite upfront. Get the Adobe CC All Apps package here. The discount comes after Adobe announced the largest set of updates to many of its Creative Cloud programs since its 2019. Read more about about these updates, including enhanced Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign tools. (If you’ve been interested in learning Photoshop, The Shaw Academy is currently offering its Diploma in Photoshop for free. It’s usually £49.99).

Is there an Adobe Student and Teachers discount?

Adobe’s offer doesn’t extend to the Student and Teachers All Apps annual plan this time around – but that package already benefits from an epic 65% discount in the UK and a 60% discount in the US. This drops the subscription rate to £16.24/US$19.99 per month for the first year, or £196.30/US$239.88 if you pay for the full year upfront. See our full guide to Adobe student pricing. Head to Adobe now to see its Student and Teachers plan.

Is there an Adobe Photography Plan discount?

Occasionally Adobe releases a discount on its Photography Plan, though we can’t see any at the moment. The Photography Plan specifically offers access to Photoshop and Lightroom, along with cloud storage. Prices start at £9.98/mo.

How long will the Adobe CC discount last?

The Adobe CC All Apps discount ends 6 July 2020. The reduced rates apply for a year, after which costs return to the standard rate. As always, it’s a good idea to assess which programs you would need before committing to a year-long plan. See our full buying guide on Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes details on pricing, trials and student discounts. Subscribe to our free  weekly deals newsletter to get the absolute best discounts right in your inbox. Somrata researches and writes about the best tech deals to help readers make smart, informed buying decisions. She’s an expert on accessories and also reviews laptops, phones, audio and other devices.