Getting an archive version of After Effects

Question

I really need the versions from 2021 to 2024, the support didn't help me at all and I don't know what to do. I just physically can't work normally in the 2025 and 2026 versions, even with good hardware, the optimization is terrible for me. How can I get the archives, maybe someone has them if that's possible?

Nishu Kushwaha · Answer

Conrad is right, only AE 2025 and 2026 are installable through Creative Cloud, and older versions aren't officially distributed through any channel.

Could you let us know more details about the issue with the 2025 and 2026 versions? Please share the following details so that we can start troubleshooting:

1. Your exact system specs (CPU, GPU, GPU driver version, RAM, OS).

2. What specifically is slow or broken (preview playback, render times, UI responsiveness, specific effects)?

3. A screen recording of the issue would be helpful.

Let us know and we can dig into the performance side.

Thanks,
Nishu

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