Convert Creative Cloud trial to paid subscription

Last updated on Jan 27, 2026

Learn how to convert your Creative Cloud trial to a paid subscription.

Your 7-day Creative Cloud trial lets you test Adobe apps before committing to a subscription. When the trial ends, converting to a paid plan allows you to keep your apps, files, and settings without interruption. If you provided your payment details when signing up for the trial, your plan will automatically convert to a paid subscription upon the trial’s end. Otherwise, you’ll need to manually convert your trial to a paid subscription.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • The Adobe ID that you used for your trial.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • A valid payment method (credit card, debit card, or PayPal account).

To manually convert your trial to a paid membership:

Go to the Creative Cloud plans page, and sign in with your Adobe ID.

Navigate to the plan you want to buy and choose Select or Buy now from the plan card.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete your purchase.

Your paid Creative Cloud subscription activates immediately. All trial apps, files, and preferences transfer to your new paid account.