Download and install a Creative Cloud trial

   Get all Creative Cloud apps and services with the Creative Cloud All Apps plan.

Learn about the benefits of the Creative Cloud All Apps plan.

Learn how to download, install, and launch trial versions of Creative Cloud apps.

How to download your first trial app

Welcome to Creative Cloud! To get started, simply download your first trial app from the Adobe website.

  1. Go to the Creative Cloud apps catalog. Find the app you want to download (such as Photoshop), and then select Free trial.

    The Creative Cloud apps catalog page showing all apps with options to buy now and start a free trial.
    You can try any Creative Cloud app for 7 days.

  2. Choose a preferred plan, and then select Continue.

    The Choose a plan window showing the plan you selected and the various subscriptions.
    You can also include a 7-day free trial of Adobe Stock by selecting the checkbox in Pick a subscription.

  3. Enter your email address, and then select Continue. 

    The Enter your email window showing the area to enter your email address your plan details, and options to continue or go back.
    If you have signed in to your Adobe account, you may not get this window.

    Note:

    If you are a new member, you'll be asked to enter a password for your account. Enter your password and then select Continue.

  4. Select your preferred payment method.

    The Payments page showing your plan details, payment options, email address, and option to go back.
    The payment methods may vary depending on the region or country.

  5. Enter your payment information, and then select Agree and subscribe.

    The Payments page showing your plan details, fields to enter payment information, your email address, and options to subscribe or go back.
    The required details include your card number, expiration date in MMYY format, first and last name, zip code, and country/region.

    Note:

    Your trial period is free. You can cancel online anytime, with no fee, during the trial period.

  6. Select Get Started to begin the download.

    The Creative Cloud desktop installs at the same time and manages the app installation. Once installed, your app opens automatically.

    Note:

    If you get an error code while downloading or installing your app, you can search our troubleshooting page to find the correct solution.

How to download and install more trial apps

Once you download your first app, you can use the Creative Cloud desktop app to easily browse, install, launch, and manage any Creative Cloud app or service.

  1. In the AppsAll Apps > Apps to try section, find the app that you want to install.

    The All apps tab showing all Creative Cloud apps that are available for free trial or purchase.
    You can start a free trial for or buy any Creative Cloud app.

    Note:

    If you are using an account provided by your school or company, you can request Adobe products or services that you don't already have access to.

  2. Select Free trial. Your app begins to install.

  3. To open the app, select the More actions icon    and select Open from the drop-down list.

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