Download Creative Cloud Desktop App Mac

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  1. Download the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to remove the current installation of the Creative Cloud desktop app. For Windows AdobeCreativeCloudCleanerTool.exe.
  2. Select Desktop Downloads. Once the menu is open select which software you want to download. It is recommended to download and install the Creative Cloud Desktop app, then download additional apps through there. This ensures you can easily download other Creative Cloud packages and that they will remain up-to-date.

The recommendation is to install the applications through the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app. The Creative Cloud desktop app has been updated and allows the successful installation of current and previous versions of Creative Cloud applications. For complete details regarding the installation process, see Download your Creative Cloud apps.

Learn how to download and install Creative Cloud apps (including the Creative Cloud desktop app). Follow these steps when downloading your apps for the first time or when downloading them on a new or an additional computer.

You can install your Creative Cloud apps on more than one computer. Learn more.


  1. Sign in to creativecloud.adobe.com/apps, then click either Download or Install for the app you want to install.

    Looking for the Creative Cloud desktop app? It installs automatically with your first app. If you prefer, you can download it directly.

  2. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer.

  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

    On successful installation, the Creative Cloud desktop app launches at the same time as your Creative Cloud app.

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

Most errors are associated with a code. To find instructions for your error code, see Fix errors installing Creative Cloud apps.

For connectivity issues, see Fix common connectivity issues.

Download Creative Cloud Desktop App Mac

For instructions specific to macOS Catalina, see Creative Cloud desktop app installation stuck | macOS Catalina (10.15).

For other operating systems, see Creative Cloud app installation stuck.

Sign out and then sign in to the Creative Cloud desktop app. If the issue still persists, see Stop Creative Cloud from showing trial mode after purchase.

Creative Cloud Desktop App

Deactivation disconnects your apps from a specific computer, and lets you run them on another computer. You can sign out (or deactivate) using your Adobe accounts page.

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If you receive an 'Activation limit reached' or 'Sign-in failed' error, see Creative Cloud 'Activation limit reached' or 'Sign-in failed' error.

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App Download Mac

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