Change install location of your Creative Cloud apps

Last updated on 7 Oct 2025

Learn how to change the default install location for Creative Cloud apps.

All Creative Cloud apps are installed at the default location on your system. However, you can change the install location for your apps in the Creative Cloud desktop app. Follow these steps to install your apps in a new location:

Open the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Select the Account icon in the upper right corner, and then select Preferences.

The Account menu icon in the top-right corner of the Creative Cloud desktop app provides the option to select app preferences. — Customize your experience by exploring your account preferences.

Select Apps from the left panel.

Adobe Creative Cloud preferences panel open on the “Apps” tab, showing options for auto-update, install location, and bandwidth use. — Manage app preferences such as auto-update, install location, and bandwidth usage.

Select the edit icon next to the Install location option and select the location where you want to install your Creative Cloud apps.

Adobe Creative Cloud preferences panel open on the “Apps” tab, highlighting the “Installing” section where users can set the default install location. — Change the default installation location for your Creative Cloud apps.

Select Done to apply the changes.

Once done, your apps will install in the new location.

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