Adobe’s August 1994 acquisition of Aldus

· David Farquhar · Aug. 31, 2026, 11:34 a.m.
retro computing acquisition software development Graphics Software adobe
Summary
In August 1994, Adobe acquired Aldus for $446 million. Aldus was known for its Pagemaker software, while Adobe was recognized for Illustrator and Photoshop. This acquisition combined their strengths in graphics software.
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