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July 19, 2026
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If I uninstall creative cloud, will I still have access to and be able to use photoshop?

Creative cloud is using a lot of memory space and all I use is photoshop (for about the next 4 weeks) for school. If I uninstall CC will I lose photoshop also?

    Nancy OShea
    Nancy OSheaCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 19, 2026

    Creative Cloud App is necessary for you to use Adobe’s apps/services and verify your subscription status.

    Removal won’t help you. Instead, remove other non-essential apps, and move work files to external drives to free up some space. 

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 19, 2026

    Creative Cloud App is necessary for you to use Adobe’s apps/services and verify your subscription status.

    Removal won’t help you. Instead, remove other non-essential apps, and move work files to external drives to free up some space. 

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 19, 2026

    you’ll probably have some difficulty doing that properly and there are undesirable consequences.

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    aaron78Author
    Participant
    July 19, 2026

    Thanks much. I wguess I will wait until I no longer need Photoshop and the end of my courses and find an alternate source. 

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    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 20, 2026

    you’re welcome.

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