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Install previous versions of Illustrator

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January 29, 2017
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elisestakova

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Hi,

recently I got iMac 2013 MacOS Catalina (I already have Macbook 2020, but this iMac has more storage) and I can't install older versions of apps other then Photoshop 2021. I read some threads of that said problem, but I don't get it I am so lost I don't even know how to contact real Adobe Support without talking with robot.

Few months back I remember that I installed older version of InDesign so I could open a file and I think it was a list of diffrent version, but now I think it was only a dream.

Could someone help me?

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Bobby Henderson

Community Expert

You can install some older builds of Adobe applications via the Creative Cloud Desktop App. But the versions offered go back only so far, usually just whole version cycle. In the case of Illustrator the earliest version offered is 28.0. If you open the apps tab in the CC Desktop App you should see tiles for each application. A three dots icon in the lower left corner of each tile will open a flyout menu. One of the options is "other versions".

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michaeljanzen

Participating Frequently

Hi All! In Creative Cloud for desktop I'm only seeing versions 25 (the whole series) and 22.2.

What if I want to download any versions from 23 and 24? Anywhere I can find these? Is there a reason they aren't on the version list? Thanks!

(BTW, I am running the latest version of Photoshop on my main PC, but my old laptop needs an older compatible version)

Attached a screenshot!

Ged_Traynor

Community Expert

@michaeljanzen you'll need to contact Adobe support to see if they'll provide you with download links for older versions.

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dsar_5456

Participant

Does anyone have a installer file for illustrator 2020 version? For Mac (DMG file) High sierra

Sergey Osokin

Inspiring

In search engines is not easy, but you can find DMG CC 2020 24.3. But Adobe has officially hidden this version, so I'm not sure if it's allowed here on the forum to post links to resources where you can download it.

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dsar_5456

Participant

i talked to th esuspport and they said i need to ask here for someone to help me /:

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faruk_6397

Participant

I have imac 2013 and it has macos catalina 10.15. Intried to download adobe ilkustrator from creative cloud. But it was not compatible with my mac. Are there any way to download older version of ilkustrator? Or should I buy new pc/mac?

thanks in advance

Faruk

Monika Gause

Community Expert

It's not possible to get a version older than 2024.

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Sara_Muhammed7160

Participant

‏Hello Adobe Community

‏I need help finding a compatible version of Adobe Illustrator for my MacBook Pro 2012, which is running macOS Catalina. Unfortunately, I can’t upgrade to a newer macOS, and the latest Illustrator versions aren’t supported on my system. Previously, I had an older version (maybe 2020 or 2021) that worked well, but I had to uninstall it and would like to reinstall a compatible version.

‏I have files that I worked on in the previous version, and I do not want to lose them, so I need access to a version that allows me to open and edit these files.

‏Any guidance on where to find a download link for a Catalina-compatible Illustrator version would be greatly appreciated.

‏Thank you!

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

You can try to contact Adobe support (after the weekend) maybe they can help with this no loger supported version.

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Jenny384645604zva

Participant

I purchased CS6 in 2013 - Installed on my laptop at the time, and then on a new laptop in 2018. That laptop recently expired, but I am now unable to install CS6 on the new laptop. I can log into my Adobe account, the CS6 details of serial number, and I can download the files.

I have tried downloading it using both Microsoft Edge, and Google Chrome. I have tried installing with both set as Default browser. I have changed the setting in Edge to Allow sites to run in Internet Explorer, which is something I found mentioned.

Whatever, I have done when I run the Setup File, enter the serial number for my software, then I'm asked to sign into my account - when I try and do this I get a message to Update software, browsers etc, and can proceed no further.

I am assuming that the CS6 can no longer install on Windows 11, and is not longer supported or updated, and that if I wish to continue using Illustrator I will need to take up a monthly subscription.

Or does someone know of a way around this?

Thank you

Daniel R Bynum

Community Expert

Hi there,

See this answer from a previous post on the Adobe Community:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/can-cs6-install-in-window-11/m-p/13068788#M555151

Additional information can be found here as well:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs6-system-requirements.html

~ Daniel

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master0101

Participant

I need to install illustrator version 26 and it doesn't appear in the list of old versions

Doug A Roberts

Community Expert

Versions older than 27 are not available through Creative Cloud.

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Wrap Shop Owner

Inspiring

Hello, I'm looking for a link to download adobe illustrator 2022. Adobe has broken their program and it no longers works efficiently for me after 26.2. Someone at me shop acidently updated to 2024 (also trash) and now I can't find the link to Adobe 2022 in "install older versions". Can someone help please?

Monika Gause

Community Expert

you cannot get it unfortunately.

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Wrap Shop Owner

Inspiring

The worst part is I have 2022 on my laptop but need it on my workstation to print some files. Is their anyway to install it on a desktop from a laptop without installation files?

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richardesignerUK

Inspiring

I'm working for a design agency that insists I use the 2022 version of Illustrator (approx version number 26.5.3). I click on the 3 dots next to the app, in the Adobe Cloud app, and it shows me versions 27 to 28. I need version 26, so underneath it says, 'Looking of older versions - View more' (see screen shot below). 'View more' is a web link. When I click on this web link it takes me to an Adobe Creative Cloud Apps available to download (see screen shot). There is a web link here for '2022 Install previous versions of your Creative Cloud apps'. I click on this link and it takes me to 'Install previous versions of your Creative Cloud apps'. It then tells me to 'click on the 3 dots next to the Illustrator app in Cloud App'. Nowehere on this page does it show me how to download the 2022 version of Illustrator. In effect I have just gone round in a circle and gotten nowhere. Does anyone know how I can actually download a 2022 (version 26) of Illustrator? Thanks

CarlosCanto

Community Expert

when you click on View More, it takes you to the download page where it says they provide installers for the current version and the previous version only.

"We provide installers for our current apps and the previous major version of each."

contact customer support and explain why you need an older version, they might be able to help you

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IamTWI

Participant

Hello guys,

As the titel says im trrying to get Version 26.5.3 of illustrator downloaded since its needed for some specific files that we use. IS there anyway i can get this version of illustrator because it cannot be found in creative cloud.

TIA

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Please refer to this: https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/download-older-versions-of-creative-cloud-applications/td-p/13796710

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Andy33170745p1ri

Participant

Useless.

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