Install previous versions of Illustrator

[Anubhav M]

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[wai_wai_7362]

I want adobe illustrator CC 2017. Please

[Doug A Roberts]

Unfortunately direct download links are no longer available to older versions.

[defaultxvnc51mgtcnc]

Where I can download Illustrator 2019? 

It's even not available in account.adobe.com in products, I don't know the serial number, I have only billing number (

[Doug A Roberts]

Unfortunately direct download links are no longer available to older versions.

By @Doug A Roberts

[aqsa_1671]

i need to download illustrate 

[Anubhav M]

Hello @aqsa_1671,

Would you mind trying the suggestions shared in this help article (https://adobe.ly/40ULBd9) to check if it helps?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Anubhav

[rcraighead]

Is it true Adobe now only allows download of current and previous app versions?? If so, Adobe is no longer a good choice in a production environment. Trying to maintain a production workflow while updating our core software every year is simply not practical, especially when we use a small fraction of the features available in Illustrator. I realize software and hardware changes and apps move on, but giving users only two choices of an application is simply unreasonable. We cannot add a user to our production environment because AI CC 2020 and 2021 will not create an "Illustrator-compatible PDF" that can be edited by "Legacy AI CC" apps. Sure, it would be nice to update everyone but that is not possible right now. I'm disappointed in Adobe's business decision to limit access to their software to paying customers.

If I'm wrong about the limited download options please show me how to download AI CC 2019.

[rcraighead]

Thank you for the link, lambiloon. I feel very uncertain of downloading licensed software from a 3rd party site especially when the message appears "download is not secure". I can't believe Adobe would sanction or allow this. Come on Adobe, do the right thing and return to a more reasonable approach to you software subscription policy.

[Larry G. Schneider]

Ray, you will have to go through customer service to get a download. Try the Chat option and keep pressing for a higher level if you get a no.

[faruk_6397]

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]

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

[Pakko13]

Hi everyone. Could someone tell me where to download Illustrator for Imac 27" with IOS Catalina 10.15.7?

[Monika Gause]

You cannot get version 2023

[Dynamic_loyalty98A5]

I want to download illustrator 2019 not 2020. How can I do that?

[Doug A Roberts]

In the CC app, click on the three dots next to Illustrator, select 'Other Versions' and choose v23.

[lucae90388177]

i cant because i already uninstalled ai,  so now it just make goin around in creative coud website.

[Doug A Roberts]

Even if AI isn't installed, you should still see the menu for 'Other Versions' (although the 2019 version will no longer be available).

[masudhr]

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]

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

[Anubhav M]

Hello @masudhr,

I have sent you a DM. Kindly check.

Anubhav

[Rose Lindo]

I am also unable to find an older version of AI 2023. Is there any way to still get an older version compatible with MacOS Catalina 10.15?

[Laura_Nu�ez1487]

Hi Anubhav, 

As well as other community members, I kindly request a link to download Adobe Illustrator version compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15.7 for my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012).

Would you be able to help me please?. 

[Juan Luis5C49]

Hi, i have the same problem.

Please help me.

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi Juan Luis5C49,

Thank you for reaching out. Would you mind sharing the details of your operating system? 

We will try our best to help.

Thanks,

Harshika

[Saka_Jaitley2096]

Hi, i also need a link to download the 2022 illustrator version for my mac ios catalina, can you please help me with that?