Install older versions of Creative Cloud apps

Last updated on Oct 14, 2026

Learn how to find and install older versions of your Creative Cloud apps using the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Install older versions of your apps

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

In the Apps tab on the left sidebar, select Your apps.

Select Your apps to view all the apps installed on your machine — Your apps view lists installed Adobe apps and lets you quickly open apps, review product information, and manage updates.

Select the More actions icon to open the context menu.

The More actions icon in the lower-left corner of the app tile, with the option to download older app versions. — Select the More actions icon on an app tile to view options for installing older versions.

In the context menu, select Other versions.

The More actions menu provides the option to install older versions of an app. You can install the available older versions of any Creative Cloud app. — Available versions may vary by app and depend on which releases are currently supported and distributed by Adobe.

Find the app version that you want, and then select Install.

The Versions tab shows the list of older versions of Creative Cloud apps that are available to install. — Older app versions remain available for download, allowing you to use a version that meets specific compatibility, workflow, or project requirements.

Tip

To retain your app preferences, uninstall the current version, then install the older version and select Keep when prompted to preserve preferences.

Your app's preferred version is starting to install.

Retain older versions of your app

When you install a new version of a Creative Cloud app, its older version is removed by default. You can retain the older version by turning on Auto-update and deselecting Remove older versions. However, if you have a school or work account and your organization has disabled auto-updates, the auto-update option won't appear in the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Learn more about managing Creative Cloud automatic updates.

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.