Adobe partners with YouTube to enhance Shorts creation tools

Published 28/10/2025, 13:22
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LOS ANGELES - Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE), a prominent player in the software industry with a market capitalization of nearly $150 billion and impressive gross profit margins of 89%, announced a partnership Tuesday with YouTube that will integrate Adobe’s Premiere mobile app with YouTube Shorts, allowing creators to access professional-level video editing tools directly through the short-form video platform. According to InvestingPro analysis, Adobe’s stock currently appears undervalued based on its Fair Value assessment.

The new feature, called "Create for YouTube Shorts," will be available within the Premiere mobile app, giving creators access to Adobe’s video editing capabilities including effects, transitions, templates, and AI-powered features. Users will be able to tap an "Edit in Adobe Premiere" icon in YouTube Shorts to access these tools. This strategic move comes as Adobe maintains strong financial performance, with revenue growing at 10.67% over the last twelve months.

The partnership aims to provide YouTube creators with more sophisticated editing options while simplifying the content publishing process. Creators will have the ability to save and share templates on YouTube Shorts, potentially establishing new trends on the platform.

"YouTube Shorts has become the ultimate launchpad for creators and bringing Adobe Premiere mobile’s pro-grade video editing tools to millions of YouTube creators helps them make amazing content and reach new audiences," said Ely Greenfield, chief technology officer and senior vice president of digital media at Adobe.

Scott Silver, vice president of engineering at YouTube, added that the integration will "give creators even more choice and access to more editing features to produce content the way they want."

The collaboration will provide access to Adobe’s recently launched Premiere mobile app features, including multi-track editing, AI-generated sound effects, and Firefly AI content generation tools. Adobe introduced Premiere mobile in September as part of its strategy to bring professional video editing capabilities to mobile users.

According to the press release statement, the Create for YouTube Shorts feature will be available soon, though no specific launch date was provided. For investors interested in deeper insights into Adobe’s financial health and growth prospects, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis with 13 additional ProTips and detailed metrics, including the company’s extensive cash flow generation and market positioning analysis.

In other recent news, Adobe has introduced a new AI Assistant in beta for Adobe Express, unveiled during its MAX creativity conference. This feature offers a conversational design experience, allowing users to describe their desired outcomes and receive contextual design recommendations. Additionally, Adobe has launched its Premiere video editing application for iPhone, providing mobile creators access to professional editing tools for free, including multi-track timeline editing and AI-powered audio enhancements.

On the financial front, Morgan Stanley has downgraded Adobe’s stock from Overweight to Equalweight, citing slower-than-expected monetization of AI features in its product portfolio. UBS has also lowered its price target for Adobe to $375, maintaining a Neutral rating following Adobe’s third-quarter results, which met expectations. Meanwhile, TD Cowen has adjusted its price target to $420, noting Adobe’s 10% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter, slightly surpassing their estimates. These developments reflect a mixed outlook from analysts regarding Adobe’s financial trajectory and innovation pace.

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