Download Creative Cloud apps

Last updated on 17 Sep 2025

Learn how to download and install Creative Cloud apps, including the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Sign in to Adobe Home.

Select Download or Install for the app you want to install. 

The Apps tab of the Creative Cloud web shows the apps available to launch, install, open in browser, or open in desktop.
The web-based apps don’t require installation. You can launch them in a browser window by selecting Open.

Note

If you are using an account provided by your school or company, you can request access to Adobe products or services that you don't already have.

Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

The Creative Cloud desktop installs automatically and manages the app installation. Once installed, your app opens automatically. You can also download the Creative Cloud desktop app manually.

To install more apps, select Install for the app in the Creative Cloud desktop app.