Select the Creative Cloud icon in the Windows taskbar or the macOS menu bar to open the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Last updated on
Oct 14, 2026
Learn how to manually install available app releases from the Creative Cloud desktop app when auto-updates are turned off.
If you don't want to activate auto-updates for your apps, you can update them manually with the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Before you begin
Save your work and close your apps before you begin. If Adobe apps are open, you may receive a warning to close them.
In the Home tab, select Updates, and then choose Update next to the app.
If you have multiple updates, select Update all in the top panel to update all apps.
Note
Manage updates in the Apps tab lets you configure update settings, check for updates, and view updates. When app updates are available, the Update section in Manage updates lists them.
