Opening files w/o subscription.

[Chris26953238qfn0]

Can Adobe CC files be opened without an active subscription?

[kglad]

the source files, mostly no (but some, yes).  and the product files, yes.

i don't see that as being helpful, so exactly what is it you want to know?

[Chris26953238qfn0]

What I mean is this: I create a drawing [e.g. Illustrator]; can I open that file after my subscription has lapsed?

[kglad]

yes, not the source (illustrator) file, but if you publish a vector file, yes.

and to be sure tou own everything you produce (even the illustator file).

[Chris26953238qfn0]

Would I be able to open a CC file with a legacy CS5.5 application?

[kglad · Accepted solution]

no, not likely.