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Installation von InDesign 2025 (v20.5.1) ohne Creative Cloud?

New Here ,
Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

Hallo Community! Vielleicht kann mir jemand weiterhelfen. Als „Schreiberling"  habe ich von Hardware und Software wenig Ahnung. Nun habe ich einen Auftrag angenommen, für den ich InDesign benötige. Kein Problem, dachte ich, damit habe ich vor der Pandemie regelmäßig gearbeitet - schließe ich also ein neues Abo ab. Nun verlangt der Auftraggeber, dass mit Version 20.5.1 gearbeitet wird. Die aktuelle Version ist aber wohl InDesign 2026 (21.0), richtig? Kann ich , wenn ich jetzt ein Monats-oder Jahres Abo nur für InDesign abschließe, auf diese Version „downgraden"? Oder gibt es einen Intaller für die Version? Oder benötige ich zusätzliche ein Abo für Creative Cloud? Vielen Dank, Frank

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Community Expert , Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

Creative Cloud is part of the subscription. When you buy InDesign, you install the Creative Cloud Desktop App first  that’s the official installer and license manager. From there, you install InDesign (and any other apps you subscribe to).

The Creative Cloud Desktop App isn’t “extra”; it’s the hub for everything your subscription includes:

  • App installation & updates

  • Adobe Fonts

  • Cloud storage & Libraries

  • License management

  • Account settings

  • AI access (if you want it)

This is simply how

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Community Expert ,
Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

Yes. A subscription allows you to install the current version AND the the the next previous version through the Creative Cloud Desktop App. Versions 20 and 21 are the ONLY versions currently available for download and installation, and next year version 20 will dissappear when version 22 is released.

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New Here ,
Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

Thank you for your quick reply. So, to get the previous version 20.5.1 I also need the Creative Cloud Desktop App. Is this App included in the monthly subscription of InDesign, or do I need to subscripe for it seperately?

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Community Expert ,
Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

It's part of the subscription. You should have the Desktop App installed then you can manage your Creative Cloud applications from there.

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New Here ,
Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

Far as I know Creative Cloud is not automatically part of the InDesign subscription. At least it's sold seperately

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Community Expert ,
Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

That is incorrect. In order to manage everything it's essential to install that first.

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New Here ,
Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

So I can't just subscripe for InDesign … I have to subscripe for Creative Clud, too? Looks like this jobs gonna cost me more than it pays.

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Community Expert ,
Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025

Creative Cloud is part of the subscription. When you buy InDesign, you install the Creative Cloud Desktop App first  that’s the official installer and license manager. From there, you install InDesign (and any other apps you subscribe to).

The Creative Cloud Desktop App isn’t “extra”; it’s the hub for everything your subscription includes:

  • App installation & updates

  • Adobe Fonts

  • Cloud storage & Libraries

  • License management

  • Account settings

  • AI access (if you want it)

This is simply how Adobe distributes and manages its software now.

 

It’s no different from how game platforms work like Steam or Epic Games where the launcher handles downloads, updates, and licensing. Creative Cloud is the same idea your portal to Adobe’s ecosystem.

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Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025
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Moin Frank,

die Angaben ohne Gewähr: Über die Crative Cloud App solltest Du die aktuelle und frühreren Versionen laden können. Infos gibt es hier dazu: https://helpx.adobe.com/de/download-install/apps/download-install-apps/creative-cloud-apps/install-p...

 

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