Android Phone Users Finally Get Adobe Premiere - But There's A Catch

Content creators, streamers, or just anyone who likes to manipulate video: one of the more popular video editors is now available in the Google Play Store. While iPhone users have been enjoying a mobile version of Adobe Premiere for the past year or so, the company behind the Photoshop photo editor is now expanding its video editing software to Android devices. The app is mostly free, though users will need to meet the system requirements.

Android users can now find Adobe Premiere in the Google Play Store (per Android Authority). Though the price is right, users will need a phone with at least 5GB of RAM and Android OS 13 (or newer). As for Adobe Premiere on Android, the company promises it supports the same features as its iOS counterpart, and Adobe also vows that users will not have to worry about upgrade notifications or forced logins. The app also includes several generative AI tools and social media-focused features, though some AI features may require a subscription after you use the available free credits.

While there are plenty of mobile video editor options available, such as CapCut, LightCut, and LumaFusion, for example, some users may be enticed by the Adobe name (even if some users do have a preference for a specific Adobe Photoshop alternative). Additionally, too many options is never a bad thing, and Premiere making its way to the Google Play Store can give video creators some additional options when it comes to creating.

Along with offering a variety of different video editing options, including adding speed effects, making edits, and accessing color presets, the mobile version of Adobe Premiere for Android also includes "creator-made" video templates and integration with YouTube Shorts. Additionally, Android users will have access to many of the features iPhone users enjoy, such as creating a multitrack timeline or easily adding music and additional effects.

However, users should be aware that not all modern phones come with the essential 5GB of RAM, which is likely needed for many of the app's AI features. This includes features such as generative fill, which can help edit content based on text prompts, or creating videos from images, both of which rely on Adobe's Firefly AI models. To check your available RAM, consult your owner's manual or search for RAM in the Settings app.

For users looking to get the most out of Adobe Premiere on Android, there's at least one app that can improve your video recording output, though users should also be aware that the company plans to expand the app in the future. This includes support for Adobe Fonts when building text overlays and transferring projects to Premiere Pro on desktop, and more. Additionally, users don't currently need a Creative Cloud subscription, and there are no watermarks or ads. The only thing to purchase is the optional additional AI credits or storage.