Adobe Dreamweaver
Web design software
Software design software
App design software
UX design software
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What is Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Dreamweaver is a desktop web design and development tool used to create and maintain websites using a combination of visual layout tools and direct HTML/CSS/JavaScript editing. It targets web designers and front-end developers who want a code-centric workflow with optional live preview and site management features. Dreamweaver supports working with local files and deploying to servers, and it integrates with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications for asset workflows.
Code-first web authoring
Dreamweaver provides a full code editor for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with features such as syntax highlighting, code hints, and search/replace across projects. This suits teams that need direct control over markup and front-end code rather than relying on a hosted visual builder. It also supports working with existing codebases, which is useful for maintaining legacy or custom sites.
Local-to-server site management
Dreamweaver includes site definitions, file management, and publishing workflows that support local development and syncing to remote servers. This fits organizations that host sites on their own infrastructure or use traditional FTP/SFTP-style deployment. The approach can be simpler for maintaining multiple static or server-rendered sites than tools that require a proprietary hosting runtime.
Creative Cloud asset workflow
As part of Adobe Creative Cloud, Dreamweaver aligns with Adobe’s ecosystem for working with design assets created in other Adobe tools. This can reduce friction when moving images and other media into web projects. It is most relevant for teams already standardized on Adobe subscriptions and file formats.
Limited modern no-code capabilities
Dreamweaver is not a full visual site-building platform with integrated CMS, hosting, and deployment pipelines. Compared with newer visual-first web builders, it typically requires more manual setup for responsive behavior, components, and content management. Teams seeking a fully managed, browser-based builder may find it less aligned with their workflow.
Desktop-centric collaboration model
Dreamweaver primarily operates as a local desktop application, so collaboration depends on external version control and team processes. It does not natively provide the same real-time multi-user editing and in-app commenting common in some modern design/build tools. This can increase coordination overhead for distributed teams.
Not a dedicated UX design tool
While it can be used to prototype interactions in code, Dreamweaver is not purpose-built for UX design deliverables such as user flows, wireframes, and design system documentation. UX teams often need separate tools for research artifacts and high-fidelity UI prototyping. As a result, Dreamweaver fits better as an implementation tool than a primary UX design platform.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Dreamweaver (Single App) | US$22.99 per month (annual, billed monthly) | Includes the Dreamweaver desktop app and Creative Cloud services. 7-day free trial available. |
| Creative Cloud Pro (Individual — All Apps) | US$69.99 per month (annual, billed monthly). Promotional: US$34.99/mo for first 3 months for eligible new subscribers (terms apply). | Access to 20+ Adobe apps (includes Dreamweaver), Adobe Firefly generative AI credits and other Pro features. 7-day free trial available. |
| Students & Teachers (Creative Cloud Pro — Education) | US$19.99 per month | Discounted Creative Cloud Pro pricing for eligible students and teachers (eligibility required). Includes 20+ apps. |
| Business (Teams) | US$99.99 per month per license (excl. VAT) | Team/enterprise licensing, admin console and business features. Contact sales for enterprise pricing and options. |
Seller details
Adobe Inc.
San Jose, California, USA
1982
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https://www.adobe.com/
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