Last updated on Apr 14, 2025

Learn how to download and install Creative Cloud apps, including the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Tip:

The Creative Cloud desktop app installs automatically with your first app. You can also download it directly. 

  1. Sign in to your Adobe account, then select either Download or Install for the app you want to install. 

    The Apps tab of the Creative Cloud web 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.

  2. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer.

  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

    On successful installation, the Creative Cloud desktop app launches along with your Creative Cloud app.

  4. To install more apps, select Install for the app in the Creative Cloud desktop app.