How to install AI for MacBook

With AI, you can freely create your own works of art, from still images to simple videos. Depending on your abilities, Adobe Illustrator can maximize its potential. The article below will guide you how to install AI for MacBook, the first step for you to master this software.

How to install AI for MacBook

To be able to install Adobe Illustrator, you first need to install the Adobe Creative Cloud toolkit for your device. Here are the steps to download and install AI for your MacBook.

1. Check the chip type and version of your MacBook

To be able to download the appropriate version of Adobe Creative Cloud, you need to check the chip information and MacBook version in the following way:

Step 1 : Open Apple Menu > About This Mac .

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Step 2 : Save the chip information as well as the operating system version.

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If your Mac's Chip/Processor has the word Intel , you will have to download a different version than other Chips (eg Apple M1).

2. Download and install Adobe Creative Cloud

You can download Adobe Creative Cloud from the following link.

For MacBook 2022 version:

If the installation file is red, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1 : Double click on the installation file.

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Step 2 : Select Open .

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Step 3 : Select Install .

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Step 4 : Enter the device password and select OK .

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Step 5 : Wait for Adobe Creative Cloud to complete the installation process.

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If you encounter errors when performing the above steps, move the installation file to another folder and then return it to the main screen. Then, copy the following command line into Terminal .

xattr -cr Drag-and-drop-installer-file-to-here-and-then-Enter

At this point, you can repeat the above steps.

If the installation file is white, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1 : Right-click on the installation file, select Show Package Contents .

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Step 2 : Open Contents > macOS > Install to install Adobe Creative Cloud for MacBook.

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Step 3 : Select Deny when the software asks for the activation code.

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Step 4 : Enter your MacBook password and select OK .

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Step 5 : Select Continue to install Adobe Creative Cloud.

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Step 6 : Wait until the software is finished installing.

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For MacBook 2021 and M1 versions:

Step 1 : Sign up for an Adobe account and log in to the software.

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Step 2 : Open the Adobe Creative Cloud installation file, wait for this file to decompress then double click to open.

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Step 3 : Select Open .

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Step 4 : Select Install .

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Step 5 : Enter the device password and select OK .

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Step 6 : Wait for the software to finish installing.

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For 2019 and 2020 versions:

Step 1 : Open the downloaded .zip file, open the Install folder , right-click the Install file and select Open Package Contents .

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Step 2 : Select Contents > macOS > Install . Then select Open .

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Step 3 : Wait for Adobe Creative Cloud to finish installing.

3. Install Adobe Illustrator

Open Adobe Creative Cloud, find Illustrator and select Install .

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So, TipsMake has shown you how to install AI for MacBook. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below for everyone to answer.

Lesley Montoya

Update 17 June 2024