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Nov 10, 2026 11:41 PM UTC
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AE 2023 Download

Hi,

 

Would anyone have an available download link to a version of AE 2023 for Mac?

I have a project file that I need to amend and I can only go as far as 2022 on my machine due to my OS limitations. I was in conatct with Adobe Support where they downloaded the project file via remote desktop to convert it but after several attempts it still would not open. They advised me to conatct the community to see if anyone could help.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

John  

    Kevin-MonahanCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    Nov 12, 2026 8:28 PM UTC

    Thanks for the response, ​@CORCTON34033231.

    In my case, I only have the current version and the previous version installed. I have almost a dozen versions of v.26.x available (!), but not earlier versions like v.25, or earlier. Let me know what you are seeing.

    Sorry, ​@John27915527fj29,
    I don’t think you can install older versions of the CC apps, like v.25 or earlier, from the Creative Cloud application any longer, unfortunately.

    Perhaps have ​@Warren Heaton give you a hand with gaining an acceptable file to use. I apologize that our support team was unable to assist.

    Let us know if we can assist you further.

    Cheers,
    Kevin

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    Warren Heaton
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    Community Expert
    Nov 11, 2026 6:46 AM UTC

    If it would help to have someone save your v23 project down to v22, provide a download link and I can do it for you.

    Anyone with Ae23 or newer will be able to open it after you’ve made the changes.

     

     

    – Warren

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    CORCTON34033231
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Nov 11, 2026 12:07 AM UTC

    Hi John,

    Adobe doesn’t provide a direct download link for After Effects 2023 — the official way to get an older version is through the Creative Cloud desktop app:

    1. Open the Creative Cloud desktop app, go to the Apps tab and select Your apps.
    2. 2. On the After Effects tile, select the More actions (•••) icon, then choose Other versions.
    3. 3. Find the 2023 (23.x) version in the list and select Install.
     

    One important caveat from Adobe’s own help page: “Available versions may vary by app and depend on which releases are currently supported and distributed” — so 2023 may or may not still be listed. Please don’t use download links from third-party sites, as those aren’t official Adobe installers.

    Also, since you mentioned your macOS limits you to 2022, please check the system requirements for After Effects 2023 against your Mac before installing — a newer version may need a newer macOS than the one you’re on.

    Reference (verified): https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/apps/download-install-apps/creative-cloud-apps/install-previous-versions-creative-cloud-apps.html

    Hope that helps, and let us know whether 2023 shows up in the Other versions list.

     

     

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    Kevin-MonahanCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    Nov 12, 2026 8:28 PM UTC

    Thanks for the response, ​@CORCTON34033231.

    In my case, I only have the current version and the previous version installed. I have almost a dozen versions of v.26.x available (!), but not earlier versions like v.25, or earlier. Let me know what you are seeing.

    Sorry, ​@John27915527fj29,
    I don’t think you can install older versions of the CC apps, like v.25 or earlier, from the Creative Cloud application any longer, unfortunately.

    Perhaps have ​@Warren Heaton give you a hand with gaining an acceptable file to use. I apologize that our support team was unable to assist.

    Let us know if we can assist you further.

    Cheers,
    Kevin

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