Where to download older versions of Adobe software

You probably already know this, but Adobe Creative Cloud has replaced what used to be called Adobe Creative Suite software (which comes on CDs and DVDs). Creative Cloud is a subscription, and to get Photoshop and other apps, you just need to download them.

Of course, while CC is great for some professionals, it’s expensive for others who don’t use the software enough to make it worthwhile. In the good old days of Adobe CS, you could just make a one-time payment and use one or more apps as much as you wanted.

Cost may not be the reason. Some people may also find that later versions of Adobe applications do not freeze with an older desktop or laptop and may need a workaround until they upgrade their device to a more modern one.

This guide will give you the right directions to purchase older versions of Adobe software if you really don’t want to sign up for Adobe CC.

One important thing to note: Adobe itself does not offer older versions of Adobe CC outside of what you can find in the app itself (read more about that below) and does not offer downloads for older versions of Photoshop or other applications.

There used to be a version of Adobe CS6 sold from where it was kept in place since CS was phased out in favor of CC, but that’s gone since 2017.

Note that you can still make a one-time payment for Photoshop and First Elements, which Adobe continues to update with new releases every year. They are aimed at home users and are ideal for them as they do not require an ongoing subscription. These aren’t the “professional” versions, but they still have plenty of tools and power for most people.

Plus, if you’re a student or teacher, you should be eligible for an extended free trial of Creative Cloud as well as discounts. Moreover, there are also ways to get Photoshop for free.

Where to buy older versions of Adobe software discs

If you really want to get an older version of Adobe Creative Suite, we recommend looking on ebay. CS6 and CS5 still have high prices, but CS4 can be bought cheaper.

You may be tempted by cheap deals for digital serial numbers that you can use to download software, but physical copies on disc are the safest option, as long as you have a CD/DVD drive to actually use these.

Where to find older versions of Adobe CC software

If you don’t want to travel that far back in time, there is a way to restore your software to older versions of Adobe CC.

All you have to do is open the Creative Cloud Desktop app and then click on the three dots next to where it says Tomorrow of apps in your CC list.

Click Other Versions in the menu that appears.

Now you will see a list like in the image below.

Jim Martin / Foundry

Click Install next to the version you want to upgrade to an earlier point in history.

Will Adobe sue you for being outdated?

The CC method above is safe, but note that in May 2019, Adobe sent some non-CC users of its Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Premiere programs a letter warning them that they are no longer legally allowed to use the software because in continued legal. issues with third parties. software manufacturers.

An excerpt from the email reads: “We recently discontinued some older versions of the Creative Cloud app and therefore, under the terms of our agreement, you are no longer allowed to use them.”

“Be aware that if you continue to use the discontinued version(s), you may be subject to potential infringement claims by third parties,” it continued.

No one has yet reported being sued for having a dusty old version of PS on their laptop so you can probably breathe a sigh of relief, creators.