Download the installer for your version of Windows:
Last updated on
Jun 11, 2025
Learn how to download and install the Creative Cloud desktop app using direct download links.
Windows
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Note:
You may be prompted to save the downloaded file.
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Right-click the downloaded file and select Extract All.
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Double-click Set-up.exe in the extracted folder.
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If prompted, sign in to your Adobe account to begin the installation.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Once you have installed the Creative Cloud desktop app, it opens automatically. You can use it to install your Creative Cloud apps and much more.
macOS
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Download the installer for your version of macOS:
Note:You may be prompted to allow the download to take place.
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Double-click the downloaded file to extract its contents.
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Double-click Install in the extracted folder.
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If prompted, sign in to your Adobe account to begin the installation.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Once you have installed the Creative Cloud desktop app, it opens automatically. You can use it to install your Creative Cloud apps and much more.
