Download Creative Cloud apps

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Get started with Creative Cloud by downloading and installing your apps. Whether you're setting up a new computer for the first time or adding more apps, follow these steps to get up and running.

Install apps for the first time

Follow these steps if you've purchased or started a Creative Cloud trial and need to install apps for the first time.

Sign in to the Adobe Home website.

In the Apps tab, find the app you want and select Download.

The Apps tab of Adobe Home shows the apps available to launch, install, open in browser, or open in desktop.
The web-based apps don’t require installation. You can launch them in a browser window by selecting Open.

Note

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

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

The Creative Cloud desktop app installs automatically and manages the installation. Once installed, your app opens directly and is ready to use.

Install more apps from the Creative Cloud desktop app

Follow these steps if you already have at least one Creative Cloud app installed and want to install more.

Open the Creative Cloud desktop app.

In the Apps tab, find the app you want and select Install.

The Apps tab of the Creative Cloud desktop app shows the apps available to launch, install, open in browser, or open in desktop.
The web-based apps don’t require installation. You can launch them in a browser window by selecting Open.

Note

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

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Once installed, your app opens automatically.