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How to use Adobe Stock images at the University of Utah

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Who can use Adobe Stock images

Adobe Stock images with an Education License - standard image [1] can be used by:

  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
Adobe Stock image details page highlighting “Education License – Standard Image (Included in your plan)” next to the Download button.

What you can use Adobe Stock images for at the University of Utah

Under the standard education license, Adobe Stock images can be used for university-related work, including:

  • Coursework and class projects
  • Presentations
  • University websites
  • Digital productions
  • Brochures and flyers
  • Academic papers
  • Marketing materials that benefit the University of Utah

Whats not allowed under the Adobe Stock education license

Adobe Stock images cannot be used for:

  • Personal financial gain
  • Trademarks or logos
  • Manufactured items for sale (such as t-shirts or merchandise)
  • Redistributing images to third parties outside the university

What “licensed” means in Adobe Stock

When an image is marked as licensed [1] in Adobe Stock, the University of Utah has already paid for the usage rights. This means you're free to use the image for approved university-related purposes.

Licensed images typically include:

  • Standard Adobe Stock images
  • Vectors
  • Templates
Adobe Stock image search results showing a Licensed badge on an image, indicating it is approved for use under the education license.

Why some Adobe Stock images say re-download

You may see an option to re-download [1] an image even if you've never downloaded it yourself. This happens because the image has already been licensed by someone else at the University of Utah.

You can safely download and use these images for approved university purposes.

Adobe Stock image details page highlighting the “Re-download for free” button for an image licensed under the education plan.

Using a personal vs. university Adobe account

It's important to know which Adobe account you're using:

University Adobe account ([email protected])

  • Images licensed are owned by the University of Utah
  • Anyone at the university can use the licensed asset

Personal Adobe account

  • Images are licensed only to you
  • You cannot share these images with others
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