Switch between light and dark mode

Last updated on Oct 14, 2026

Learn how to change the appearance of the Creative Cloud desktop app by switching between light and dark themes.

Select the Creative Cloud icon in the Windows taskbar or the macOS menu bar to open the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Select the Account icon in the upper-right corner, and then select Preferences.

In the panel, select Appearance. Under the Color theme, select one of the following options:

Light: Uses a light background with dark text
Dark: Uses a dark background with light text
Mirror your system preference: Automatically matches your computer's theme settings

Select Done to apply the changes.

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