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Install previous versions of Illustrator

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Wrap Shop Owner

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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?

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Monika Gause

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you cannot get it unfortunately.

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Wrap Shop Owner

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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

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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

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CarlosCanto

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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

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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

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Monika Gause

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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

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Useless.

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JuanJose99

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Hi, i just have a new computer but is not the most modern one. I was able to install an older version on Photoshop but I´m gettin problems with Ai, old versions are not where they should be. I'm fine with the 2020 version, thats what I need, can someone explain me how to get it? The more concise the better since I'm not good with English. Please see the images

I really apreciate if you help me with a step by step guide, thanks

Gracias

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Monika Gause

Community Expert

You cannot get the 2020 version with the Creative Cloud app. But in the case of 2020 you might actually be out of luck. You could contact Customer Care and give them a reason why you need that version. Maybe you're lucky and they give it to you. https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html

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Idontknowhowtotechnology

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Hey team,

I just signed up for Adobe Illustrator and downloaded Creative Cloud naturally - however, my mac OS is Mojave and therefore the latest version of Illustrator is not compatible. I'm not willing to update my OS past Mojave as it will massively slow down my computer (as experienced), but how does one install an older version of Illustrator? It doesn't seem possible on the CC.

Thanks in advance!

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cbishop01

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can someone please tell me where to download ILL 2021

Thanks

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Kevin Stohlmeyer

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You'll need to contact Adobe Customer Care for a direct link.

Be wary of scammers - there are no direct download links from third parties and Adobe will not DM you.

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cbishop01

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Thank you very much!

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LApanic

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Please Help! I'm a Graphic Arts instructor at an Adobe Authorized Testing Center. I facilitate in certifying students, as Adobe Certified Professionals, and do my exam testing throught Certiport/Compass.

The testing software isn't capable of utilizing 2021 or 2022, as of yet, to certify students and am looking for a download of Adobe Illustrator 2020. I've found downloads for 2018 & 2019 version of Illustrator but not 2020. I'm hoping someone can help me out as in Adobe support told me I might be able to find, or ask, for a download link in the forums as Adobe Help doesn't support 2020 anymore.

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Doug A Roberts

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Adobe support told me I might be able to find, or ask, for a download link in the forums as Adobe Help doesn't support 2020 anymore.

By @LApanic

Infuriating. Adobe support advice to us (as community experts) last I heard was that earlier versions can be made available if specifically requested via a support agent. There is nothing anyone on the forum can do to supply the 2020 version.

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LApanic

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Wow, so they're supposed to provide a link or solution but pass the buck to Adobe Community Support? Is this something you've seen before or have seen where people were successful in getting a link from them? It very infuriating when I'm trying to grow their products by teaching students how to use them and am able to facilitate them on getting ACP certified....sad really!

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Lautaro26705904jlpp

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Hello, I need to download the 2020 version of Illustrator since it only lets me download the 2022 version and says that it is not compatible with my Mac's operating system

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default20lnxv42mx9g

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Hi there,

Where can I download (.exe file) illustrator cc 2018 version 22.1 (64-bit)?

Thx!

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Astrid236286305xpn

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Hello Team!

I need to download the Illustrator (25.3.1) but its now mising from the installer.

Can someone help me to get the installer for that version?

Thank you,

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Doug A Roberts

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For specific point versions like that, you need to contact customer support directly and ask.

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