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Install previous versions of Illustrator

  • January 29, 2017
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    58 replies

    disegno gmbh
    disegno gmbh
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    October 27, 2025
    hallo, ich besitze adobe CS6 und möchte diese auf einem neuen laptop installieren. ich habe keine installations-CDs mehr und auch kein CD-laufwerk. meine bestell- und rechnungsnummer: AD004806654CH Seriennummer: 1408-XXXX ich bin pensioniert und brauche die CS6 nur noch selten und kann mir als rentner kein abo leisten. könnt ihr mir bitte helfen, wie ich die CS6, die ich gekauft habe, auf dem neuen rechner installieren kann [personal info removed by moderator]
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    Anubhav MCommunity ManagerAuthor
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    October 27, 2025

    Hello @disegno gmbh,

    Thanks for reaching out. To download non-subscription-based Adobe software, please visit Account Management. If you do not see the purchased Adobe software listed, then please register it.

    If you need further help, please post your query in the Download & Install community board: (https://adobe.ly/4qrqKd4)

    Anubhav

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    Benjamin26893575zelp
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    September 1, 2025

    Hello there. Have to use an old mac while mine is getting repaired. (OS catalina 10.15.7)

    no previous versions on this so i need an old Illustrator version download please. Thanx

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    Anubhav MCommunity ManagerAuthor
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    September 3, 2025

    Hello @Benjamin26893575zelp,

    For guidance on accessing older versions of Creative Cloud applications, please check out this helpful discussion:

     

    Download older versions of Creative Cloud applications

    Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.
    Anubhav

    Doug A Roberts
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    Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
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    August 20, 2025

    This link just leads to the Download & Install forum.

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      Anubhav MCommunity ManagerAuthor
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      August 20, 2025

      Thanks, @Doug A Roberts,

      I have corrected the link.
      Anubhav

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      melissa_6015
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      August 19, 2025

      I need a version of Illustrator that works with MacOS Cataliona. My originally CS6 software was downloaded from a disc, not the app so I'm running into some issues. 

       

      Thanks in advance, 

      Missy

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      Anubhav MCommunity ManagerAuthor
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      August 19, 2025

      Hello @melissa_6015,

      I have sent you a DM. Kindly check.

      Anubhav

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      melissa_6015
      Participant
      August 20, 2025

      The link isn't working. Can you try a different one?

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      masudhr
      Participant
      March 21, 2025

      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 my system doesn’t support the latest Illustrator versions. 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 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 them.

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

      Doug A Roberts
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      Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 21, 2025

      There are no longer download links for versions older than 28, which is apparently only compatible with Big Sur (Mac OS 11) on.

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        Anubhav MCommunity ManagerAuthor
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        March 21, 2025

        Hello @masudhr,

        I have sent you a DM. Kindly check.

        Anubhav

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          karolina_3345
          Participant
          December 27, 2024

          Hello,

          I have an issue with installing Adobe Illustrator. I recently bought a key for the windows 11 pro for the app, but it still says that i have to update the system. I looked at the requirements for the app and it's all good. What do I have to do to download that app? I tried to install it by Creative Cloud but it still said that I have to update the system. What do i do in that situation please help me I need that Illustrator for my exams. So sorry that the images are in the other language I hope it's not a problem. Thank you and have a nice day. 

          Monika Gause
          Community Expert
          Monika GauseCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          December 27, 2024

          @Anshul_Saini can you please help?

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          Anubhav MCommunity ManagerAuthor
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          December 27, 2024

          Hello @karolina_3345,

          I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Would you mind checking if there are any pending Windows updates (https://adobe.ly/4fH2vAZ) and installing them to see if it helps?

          If the problem persists, kindly share the system report (https://adobe.ly/4gPKnpI) so I can check it with the team.

          Looking forward to hearing from you.

           

          Anubhav

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          elisestakova
          Participant
          December 20, 2024

          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 HendersonCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          December 21, 2024

          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
          November 13, 2024

          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
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            Ged_TraynorCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            November 13, 2024

            @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
            November 1, 2024

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

              Sergey Osokin
              Sergey Osokin
              Inspiring
              November 1, 2024

              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
              November 15, 2024

              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
              October 30, 2024

              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
                Monika GauseCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                November 12, 2024

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

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