Need to Download Adobe Illustrator for macOS Catalina (MacBook Pro 2012)

[Sara_Muhammed7160]

‏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]

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

In the chat, ask for an Agent:

 https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html?rghtup=autoOpen

[creative explorer]

@Sara_Muhammed7160 I am using a MacBook Pro 2013 running Big Sur and I have up to Adobe Illustrator 2024...this would be an interesting for me as well, as my MacBook Pro hasn't had any issues, it's just an older machine, so I would love to know this for the future as well!? 

[Bill Silbert]

Just as a point of reassurance files created with an earlier version of Illustrator will still be able to be opened and edited in current versions. Adobe does seem reluctant to provide access to earlier versions of the programs beyond the two or possibly three most recent versions so be prepared to make a strong case if you follow Ton Frederiks advice to contact Adobe support.