MacKed Guide
Easily download and patch the latest version of any Creative Cloud software on MacOS using MacKed’s Adobe Activation Tool, an unlimited selection of apps, faster updates, and other benefits.
Mixing MacKed with other methods on your machine is not recommended, as it will inevitably lead to issues. Run Adobe's Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to completely remove previous Adobe apps if this warning applies to you.
Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool: https://swupmf.adobe.com/webfeed/CleanerTool/mac/AdobeCreativeCloudCleanerTool.dmg
Do not mix the online method and the offline version of MacKed. Feel free to read the instructions for both methods below, and then come to a decision.
Offline Method
- Download your desired Adobe software using “Adobe.Downloader.dmg”. This application will allow you to download Adobe Apps directly from Adobe's servers without the need to login or Creative Cloud completely. If you need further instructions or receive an error, please refer to X1a0He’s GitHub page for more information.
Adobe Downloader: https://pixeldrain.com/u/ZY5mQNcz
GitHub: https://github.com/X1a0He/Adobe-Downloader/
- Once your desired applications are installed, open “Adobe Activation Tool 2.1.2 [MacKed]”, select your corresponding software (example:
Applications/Adobe After Effects 2025/Adobe After Effects 2025.app), and click "start activation".
Adobe Activation Tool 2.1.2: https://pixeldrain.com/u/Picog2Y4
On the off chance this guide falls behind an update, you can find the latest version on their official website https://macked.app — login required. Compatibility and restrictions can also be found on their website.
The application will now be patched, enjoy.
Open Creative cloud > Go to Preferences and in the "General" tab disable the following settings: Launch Creative Cloud at login; Run Creative Cloud in the background after closing; Automatically keep Creative Cloud up to date.
Online Method
- Download Adobe Creative Cloud, you must create an account and login — feel free to use a temporary email. Do NOT install Adobe Genuine Service (AGS) if prompted. Close the application once installed.
Creative Cloud: https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/apps/download-install-apps/creative-cloud-apps/download-creative-cloud-desktop-app-from-web.html
- Download “Adobe Activation Tool 1.2.4 [MacKed].dmg” below. Drag the application to the blue folder to install the application as shown in the picture.
Adobe Activation Tool 1.2.4: https://pixeldrain.com/u/LnQypEkK
On the off chance this guide falls behind an update, you can find the latest version on their official website https://macked.app — login required. Compatibility and restrictions can also be found on their website.
After installation, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > App Management. Click the plus symbol, and add Adobe Activation tool which can be selected from your applications folder. Ensure the switch is turned on. This is important.
Open Adobe Activation Tool, click the plus icon and select
Applications/Utilities/Adobe Creative Cloud/ACC/Creative Cloud.app— after, click “start activation”.Open Creative Cloud and install your desired software (After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc). You should see an “install” button as opposed to “free trial” next to apps. Restart your device if necessary and close all Adobe apps once installed.
Open Adobe Activation Tool, click the plus symbol, and add your desired application (example:
Applications/Adobe After Effects 2025/Adobe After Effects 2025.app) and select “start activation”.
The application will now be patched, enjoy.
Open Creative cloud > Go to Preferences and in the "General" tab disable the following settings: Launch Creative Cloud at login; Run Creative Cloud in the background after closing; Automatically keep Creative Cloud up to date.