Adobe, founded in 1982 by John Warnock and Charles Geschke after leaving Xerox PARC, builds the software and cloud services that underpin digital creation globally. The company's foundational technology, PostScript, revolutionised high-quality digital printing and established Adobe's focus on solving complex technical problems in publishing and design.
Today, Adobe's portfolio spans Creative Cloud - a suite of tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, and other applications used by professional designers, students, and emerging artists - and Experience Cloud, a platform for customer experience and marketing. Acrobat and the company's document management capabilities have become standard across industries. This combination positions Adobe at the intersection of creative expression and enterprise operations.
Adobe serves diverse constituencies: professional designers and global brands rely on its tools for content creation; small business owners and students access its democratised creative capabilities; and enterprises use its platforms to manage customer experiences at scale. The company operates globally, with its technical domains spanning digital publishing, cloud-based services, cross-screen content delivery, and digital innovation.
