Download Creative Cloud desktop app using direct links

Last updated on Jun 11, 2025

Learn how to download and install the Creative Cloud desktop app using direct download links.

Before you begin:

Check the version of Windows or macOS on your device.

Windows

  1. Download the installer for your version of Windows:

    Windows 10 version 1903 and later (64-bit)

    Windows 10 versions below 1903 (64-bit)

    Windows 10
    (ARM)

    Windows 8, 7 
    (64-bit)

    Windows 10, 8, 7
    (32-bit)

    Note:

    You may be prompted to save the downloaded file.

  2. Right-click the downloaded file and select Extract All.

  3. Double-click Set-up.exe in the extracted folder.

  4. If prompted, sign in to your Adobe account to begin the installation.

  5. 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

  1. Download the installer for your version of macOS:

    macOS v10.15 and later 

    Mac computers with Apple silicon

    macOS v10.14, v10.13, v10.12 

    macOS v10.11 and earlier 

    Note:

    You may be prompted to allow the download to take place.

  2. Double-click the downloaded file to extract its contents.

  3. Double-click Install in the extracted folder.

  4. If prompted, sign in to your Adobe account to begin the installation.

  5. 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.