Download and install non-Creative Cloud trial apps

Learn how to download and install trial versions of Adobe software that is not a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud.

Adobe offers free trials of its applications. For information on the trials of Creative Cloud apps, see Download and install Creative Cloud trial apps.  

For information on the trials of other Adobe apps, choose from the topics below:

Before you start

Before you start downloading a trial for Adobe apps, ensure that you:

  • Have administrative privileges for the account you’re using.
  • Use the latest version of Internet Explorer (Windows OS), Firefox (Windows or macOS), Chrome (Windows or macOS), or Safari (macOS).
  • Have a valid Adobe ID.
  • Disable pop-up blockers in your browser. See your browser's documentation for instructions.
  • Turn off firewalls, antivirus software, and third-party security software.

How to download a trial

  1. Go to the Downloads page of the Adobe website and select View all free trials under the Free trials section.

  2. Find your desired application from the list and select it.

  3. Then follow the onscreen instructions for your app.

How to download trial for a specific app

To find download and install instructions for your specific app, select the product name below.

How to download and install Elements trial

Learn how to download trial for Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Premiere Elements. Select your operating system and follow the instructions:

  1. Sign in with your Adobe ID (email address and password that you have registered with Adobe).

    If you have not registered with Adobe, click Get an Adobe ID to register.

  2. In the Download page that opens, select a language from the drop-down list, then click the Download button. The Akamai Download Installer Manager opens.

    The Akamai Download Manager Installer opens and  starts downloading and installing Adobe Photoshop Elements.

    Akamai Download Manager Installer

  3. Select a destination to save the trial installation files. The software installs after the download is complete.

    Select a destination

  4. Double-click the trial software to start the install. Select I Agree in the Akamai License Agreement and follow the installer prompts to install the software.

    Select I agree

  5. Your trial software is installed and ready to use. You can access it by going to Start > All Programs and browsing, or by searching in the Start menu.

  1. Sign in with your Adobe ID (email address and password that you have registered with Adobe).If you have not registered with Adobe, click Get an Adobe ID to register.

  2. Select the language for the desired product, and click the Download button.

  3. Choose a destination to save the download, and click Open. You install the software when the download is complete.

  4. Wait for your trial software to download.

  5. When the software installer launches, select Try from the menu.

  6. Sign in with your Adobe ID.

    Sign in with your Adobe ID

  7. Wait for your trial software to install.

  8. Click Launch Now to start using your trial.

How to download trial for Adobe Captivate and Adobe Technical Communications Suite

Select your operating system and follow the instructions:

  1. Visit the Adobe Captivate trial download page or the Adobe Technical Communication Suite trial download page.

  2. Sign in with your Adobe ID (email address and password that you have registered with Adobe).If you have not registered with Adobe, click Get an Adobe ID to register.

    Sign in with your Adobe ID

  3. Fill the form and click Download.

    Fill the form and click Download

  4. Choose a save destination. The Akamai Download Manager installer downloads the product in the specified location as shown here.

    Choose a destination to save

  5. Click the Install Now button to start installing your software.

    Click Install Now

  6. Choose a save destination for your trial software.

    Choose a destination to extract the files to

  7. Click the Try button to begin installing your trial software.

    Click the Try button

  8. Follow any installer prompts.

    Click Accept and follow any prompts

  9. Your trial software is installed and ready to use. You can access it by going to Start > All Programs.

  1. Visit the Adobe Captivate trial download page or the Adobe Technical Communication Suite trial download page.

  2. Sign in with your Adobe ID (email address and password that you have registered with Adobe).If you have not registered with Adobe, click Get an Adobe ID to register.

    Sign in with your Adobe ID

  3. Fill the form and click Download.

  4. Locate the downloaded file. If you aren't sure where your download went, see the Find downloaded files page. Double-click the Akamai NetSession Interface.pkg icon.

  5. Follow the Akamai Download Manager Installer prompts.

  6. Once Akamai Download Manager has been installed, you can start downloading your trial software.

  7. Choose a destination, and Save your trial software.

  8. Once the download finishes, click the Install Now button.

  9. Double-click the software icon.

  10. Create an Adobe ID if you haven't already, or sign in. Continue through the installer, following the prompts.

  11. Your trial software is ready to use. You can access it through your Applications folder.

How to fix common download or install issues

Learn how to fix the most common download problems. If none of these solutions solve your problem, see the troubleshooting pages associated with your product:

Acrobat

Photoshop Elements 13

Adobe Premiere Elements 13

Can't download trial | Akamai Download Manager

 

Adobe Captivate 8

Adobe Technical Communication Suite

Troubleshoot Akamai Download Manager 3 | Trial products

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Technical support for product trials

Adobe offers complimentary support for installation issues only. Once the trial period has ended, Adobe Customer Care cannot assist you in extending your trial, even if the trial ended prematurely. Trial periods end prematurely for various reasons. Several reasons include changes to your system time, or modifications to the product installation or launch files (that is, permissions changes).

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