Packaging overview and tools

Last updated on Aug 3, 2026

Learn about the packaging tools available for deploying and managing Adobe applications.

To manage packages, navigate to the Packages tab in the Adobe Admin Console.

The Admin Console packaging workflow allows you to:

Packaging tools

Log in to the Admin Console and navigate to Packages > Tools to get access to specialized utilities that support deployment and ongoing management of Adobe applications. Download these tools to address specific aspects of the deployment lifecycle.

Adobe Update Server Setup Tool

Adobe Update Server Setup Tool allows you to set up an on-premises server to host Creative Cloud updates. This capability helps IT manage bandwidth consumption and control when updates become available to the users. Learn more about Adobe Update Server Setup Tool.

Remote Update Manager

Remote Update Manager lets you remotely call the updater on client machines. You can manage when your client systems install updates, specifying a particular product or updating all products simultaneously. When used with the Adobe Update Server Setup, updates are pulled from your own premise server. Learn more about how to use Adobe Remote Update Manager.

Adobe Extension Manager command-line

The ExMan command-line tool allows administrators to install extensions and plug-ins from the ZXP file container format. You can include extensions while creating a package or download the standalone tool for Mac or Windows.