How to download Illustrator 2021 v25.2?

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June 30, 2026
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I have a plugin that requires that version, and I’ve recently switched from windows to Mac and need to get that version installed on my new max so I can use my plugin.

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

That’s a 5-year-old version.
What model & version of macOS is your plugin compatible with?
Monterey came out in 2021. I ask this because this age range straddles the transition between Intel chips and Apple Silicon. Your support status and capability to run newer operating systems will heavily depend on which specific model you own.

Find out before going down this rabbit hole.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

kglad

Community Expert

you can use the wayback archive with prodesigntools if you can bypass the 306 erros, https://web.archive.org/

leo.r

Community Expert

In short: you can’t. The only officially available versions of any product are the current + the previous (i.e. 2026-2025).

First, what plug-in is that? Can you contact the plug-in manufacturer and see if they upgraded it to the current Illustrator version? If not, then maybe there are alternatives?

In theory, you can also try to contact Adobe support and present your case. If Adobe decides you have a legitimate reason, they might provide you a download link to the desired version, but don’t count on it.

K

KidViciousAuthor

Participant

The plugin is a nesting plugin and there's no option for it to work with a newer without me spending a lot of money. A grand to be exact. That's ridiculous that they don’t offer previous versions, I pay for Pro subscription.

leo.r

Community Expert

I guess it’s this one:

https://ainest-pro.com/en/#features:~:text=Price%20%3A-,%24998.00,-/Year%20(Subscription)

A search for “are there nesting plugins for adobe illustrator for Mac cheaper than AI Nest-Pro?” brings up a few results; don’t know how they compare to what you need.

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