Airtel has announced a partnership with Adobe, giving its 360 million customers across India free access to Adobe Express Premium, the AI-powered design and content creation tool. The subscription, valued at around Rs 4,000 annually, will be available at no cost for one year to all Airtel mobile, Wi-Fi, and DTH customers via the Airtel Thanks App, with no credit card required.
The collaboration aims to democratize access to professional-grade creative tools, enabling users to design social media assets, marketing materials, short videos, and more — regardless of prior design experience.
“This partnership is about more than technology. It is about empowering millions of Indians with cutting-edge AI tools to create and innovate,” said Siddharth Sharma, CEO — Connected Homes and Director — Marketing, Bharti Airtel. “With Adobe Express, world-class creative tools are no longer a luxury—they’re a reality for every Indian.”
Features of Adobe Express premium
Subscribers will gain access to:
- Thousands of professional templates, including designs tailored for Indian festivals, weddings, and local businesses.
- AI-powered tools such as instant background removal, custom image generation, one-tap video editing, auto captions, and instant resize.
- Premium Adobe Stock assets, over 30,000 fonts, and 100GB cloud storage.
- Seamless sync across devices, with no watermarks.
- Availability in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali for localized ease of use.
The partnership is expected to benefit diverse groups:
- Creators & Influencers: Produce viral-ready content with AI effects and video editing tools.
- Consumers: Design personalized invitations, festival greetings, and WhatsApp updates.
- Students: Build standout projects and portfolios while learning digital communication skills.
- Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs: Create logos, QR codes, ads, and posters quickly and affordably.
- Marketers: Develop authentic, on-brand campaigns tailored to local traditions and identities.
“We are excited to partner with Airtel to bring Adobe Express Premium to millions of people across India for free, accelerating the growth of India’s vibrant creator economy and enabling people to easily produce standout content – whether boosting their careers, growing their businesses or promoting their passions," said ,David Wadhwani, president, Digital Media at Adobe.