
In a new blog post on this topic, Adobe writes: For example, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and InDesign CC 2014, 2015, 2017, 20 are all still authorized and all still available for download and ongoing use. Pursuant to this, Adobe has removed access to these specific tools from both the Creative Cloud Desktop app, as well as downloading those tools via the CC direct links… This is something to be especially aware of if you have relied on access to and usage of those older apps.įortunately, all tools within the most recent two major releases of Creative Cloud ( CC 2021 and CC 2019 and CC 2018) remain fully licensed and authorized, and all of them continue to be available for download & installation via both the CC Desktop app as well as via direct links.įurther, not all older versions of all apps are restricted. Should customers continue to use or deploy these unauthorized versions, they may be at risk of potential claims of infringement by third parties.” These unauthorized versions of CC programs are recommended to be uninstalled, otherwise users “will not have third-party claim coverage pursuant to their contract with Adobe. How does this move impact Creative Cloud users? For these reasons we recommend all customers use the latest release of our Creative Cloud applications.” You will continue to receive all the value that Creative Cloud has to offer, but with more advanced features and capabilities, critical bug fixes, and security updates. Per their recent email, “We ask that you discontinue all usage of the unauthorized products listed in this table, and instead update to the authorized versions provided. However, effective immediately, Adobe has completely discontinued certain older versions of Creative Cloud apps and as a result, under the terms of the licensing agreement, subscribers are no longer licensed to use them.

Some customers use prior versions due to compatibility with evolving system requirements, or because co-workers have standardized on the same earlier release.

Since the advent of Creative Cloud in 2012, subscribers have been able to use any version of the CC products that has ever been released. 2022) – The new Creative Cloud 2023 direct download links are now available.Īdobe has just made a big change to the version availability and usage of its creative software products, both for CC and CS applications…
