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chad_1701
chad_1701
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February 23, 2026
Question

How to install previous version of Illustrator v28

  • February 23, 2026
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I need a version of Illustrator that is no longer available through the “Other Versions” option in the Creative Cloud program. I need v28 because a critical plugin I use no longer supports v29 or v30. Google searches tells me that support can provide downloads for older versions.

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MattAbundes
MattAbundes
Participant
March 27, 2026

​@chad_1701 were you able to download it? I am in the same position as you. I also need Ver 28.  I had another “Community Manager” DM me but then he never responded on how to download it. 

sacherb
sacherb
Participant
March 27, 2026

We are all in the same position. I am waiting for a proper download link as well. I will update you when I successfully download v28.

    Anubhav M
    Community Manager
    Anubhav MCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    March 31, 2026

    Hello ​@MattAbundes ​@sacherb 

     

    Thanks for reaching out. Could you confirm the OS version installed and the system specs (CPU/GPU/Memory) for your device so we can better assist you?
     

    Looking forward to hearing from you.
    Anubhav

    Anubhav M
    Community Manager
    Anubhav MCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 24, 2026

    Hello ​@chad_1701 

     

    Thanks for reaching out. Could you confirm the OS version installed and the system specs (CPU/GPU/Memory) for your device so we can better assist you?

    Looking forward to hearing from you.
    Anubhav

      chad_1701
      chad_1701Author
      Participant
      February 24, 2026

      This isn’t relevant information. I just need the download link for an older version.

      MacOS Sequoia - M2 Ultra - 64GB of RAM

      Anubhav M
      Community Manager
      Anubhav MCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      February 24, 2026

      Hello ​@chad_1701 

       

      I have sent you a DM. Kindly check.

      Anubhav

      Jacob Bugge
      Community Expert
      Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 24, 2026

      Chad,

       

      I am afraid that almost everything in searches about this matter is outdated: basically availability is limited to current and latest previous.

       

      But as I have (mis)understood it (hopefully not outdated), it is possible to obtain. ​@Anubhav M  ?

       

      B
      Community Expert
      Bobby HendersonCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 24, 2026

      I've said this in a couple other related discussion threads; I think Adobe should just make final builds of some older versions, such as Illustrator 28, available to download/install in the CC desktop app. It's really great if they're helping users get installers for those older versions, but that requires some time and effort from Adobe's team to message back and forth with affected users. It would just be easier if some of those older builds were available in the CC app. I don't think it's necessary to offer more than a few previous versions. Maybe just offer the last builds of Illustrator 28 down to maybe 25? I think that would go back far enough to address the different work flow problems some users are experiencing.

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