How to access Adobe Express

Rhianon Gutierrez Updated by Rhianon Gutierrez

What is Adobe Express and who has access?

Adobe Express is an online and mobile design app that allows you to create stunning social graphics, short videos, and web pages that make you stand out. This app can be used by staff and students in BPS free of charge. You can use Adobe Express to:

All users with a BPS email have access to Adobe Express. Click here for a quick staff login tutorial.
Adobe Acrobat and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere) require a paid account and are not included as part of access to Adobe Express.

How do I login?

There are two ways to login: (1) via the Adobe Express website or (2) via Clever.

Login via Clever
Go to www.bostonpublicschools.org/backpack. Sign in using your BPS Gmail and password. Look for the Adobe Express icon under Collaboration, Creation, & Student Voice. If you need assistance, the login steps are here.
Login via Adobe Express website
First-time users: Go to new.express.adobe.com and select "I'm a Teacher." Select the option "I already have access" and then click to sign in with Google using your BPS Gmail. Please note that you may need to select "Company/School Account" after you select "Continue with Google."

BPS's direct Adobe Express link is: https://express.adobe.com/a/bostonk12.org.

What devices are compatible with Adobe Express?

The app works on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.

What are some Quick Actions I can do within Adobe Express?

Check out the “Quick Actions” section on the Express homepage, where you can:

  • Generate a QR code 
  • Create and edit a PDF 
  • Remove the background from an image 
  • Convert videos to GIFs 
  • And more!

Where can I learn more about Adobe Express?

Who can I contact if I have additional questions?

Clever Admin: cleveradmin@bostonpublicschools.org

Adobe: Sam Atkeson, Engagement Manager, US Districts - satkeson@adobe.com

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