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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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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

    sacherb
    sacherb
    Participant
    March 23, 2026

    Hi Anubhav,

     

    Would you please DM me the link to download v28? I am having the same problem as the other people in this thread. Thanks.

    Anubhav M
    Community Manager
    Anubhav MCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    March 23, 2026

    Hello ​@sacherb 

     

    Thanks for reaching out. Could you confirm the OS version installed and your system specs so we can better assist you?

     

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    I am afraid that almost everything in searches about this matter is outdated: basically availability is limited to current and latest previous.

     

    But as I have (mis)understood it (hopefully not outdated), it is possible to obtain.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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