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March 29, 2020
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Can I download CC on Chromebooks?

  • March 29, 2020
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I have the Acer Chromebook R11, but no luck downloading/installing Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop etc. on this laptop. Anyone know how I can go around this? It's for my college classes and my professors aren't able to figure it out. 

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Correct answer John Waller

No, Chromebooks run the Chrome operating system which will only run apps from the Chrome webstore.

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1056325?hl=en

 

Chromebooks are basically mobile devices with a laptop form factor. Not powerful enough to run Adobe Cloud software.

See https://www.androidcentral.com/can-chromebook-replace-my-laptop-2018

 

Creative Cloud software only runs on Windows and Apple Mac operating systems.

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 30, 2020

You need a powerful Laptop or Desktop computer that meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements to run Creative Cloud Desktop App + all other apps you intend to use.  Min-requirements vary by product.
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

 

A Chromebook is what kids and grandparents use to check G-mail and use Google docs. Beyond that it's not good for much.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Just Shoot Me
Legend
March 29, 2020

Buy a real computer running either Window or Mac OS X.

John Waller
Community Expert
John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 29, 2020

No, Chromebooks run the Chrome operating system which will only run apps from the Chrome webstore.

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1056325?hl=en

 

Chromebooks are basically mobile devices with a laptop form factor. Not powerful enough to run Adobe Cloud software.

See https://www.androidcentral.com/can-chromebook-replace-my-laptop-2018

 

Creative Cloud software only runs on Windows and Apple Mac operating systems.