after effects 2022

The latest version is 25.6 (released in November 2025).

https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/release-note/release-notes-after-effects.html

Is there some reason you can't use the latest version?

Short answer:

You can't.

1. you can install the latest and 1 version prior versions using the cc desktop app. you must have a subscription because previous versions are not available with trials. other versions are revealed after clicking file preferences>apps>tick show older apps (at panel bottom).


2. no other versions are available