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With AI, unleash your creativity to craft your unique pieces of art, ranging from static images to simple video clips. The true potential of Adobe Illustrator can be harnessed based on your skills. This article will guide you through the process of installing AI on MacBook, laying the groundwork for you to master this software.
Installing AI on MacBook: Step-by-Step Guide
To install Adobe Illustrator, you must first install the Adobe Creative Cloud toolkit on your device. Here are the steps to download and set up AI on your MacBook.
1. Check the Chip Type and Version of Your MacBook
To download the suitable Adobe Creative Cloud version, you need to check your MacBook's chip and version information using the following method:
Step 1: Open Apple Menu > About This Mac.
Step 2: Save the information of your chip and operating system version.
If your Mac's Chip/Processor has the Intel label, you'll need to download a different version compared to other chips (e.g., Apple M1).
2. Download and Install Adobe Creative Cloud
You can download Adobe Creative Cloud using the following link.
Download the Adobe Creative Cloud link here.
For MacBook 2022 version:
If the installation file is in red, follow these steps:
Step 1: Double-click on the installation file.
Step 2: Select Open.
Step 3: Choose Install.
Step 4: Enter your device password and select OK.
Step 5: Wait for Adobe Creative Cloud to complete the installation process.
If you encounter errors while following the above steps, move the installation file to a different folder and then bring it back to the main screen. Afterward, copy the following command into the Terminal.
xattr -cr Drag-and-drop-installer-file-to-here-and-then-Enter
Now, you can proceed with the previous steps.
If the installation file is in white, follow these steps:
Step 1: Right-click on the installation file, choose Show Package Contents.
Step 2: Open Contents > macOS > Install to install Adobe Creative Cloud for MacBook.
Step 3: Select Deny when the software requests activation code.
Step 4: Enter your MacBook password and choose OK.
Step 5: Choose Continue to proceed with the installation of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Step 6: Wait until the software installation is complete.
For MacBook 2021 and M1:
Step 1: Register an Adobe account and log in to the software.
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Step 2: Open the Adobe Creative Cloud installation file, wait for it to extract, then double-click to open.
Step 3: Select Open.
Step 4: Choose Install.
Step 5: Enter your device password and select OK.
Step 6: Wait for the software installation to complete.
For versions 2019 and 2020:
Step 1: Open the downloaded .zip file, open the Install folder, right-click on the Install file, and choose Open Package Contents.
Step 2: Select Contents > macOS > Install. Then choose Open.
Step 3: Wait for Adobe Creative Cloud to finish the installation.
3. Install Adobe Illustrator
Open Adobe Creative Cloud, locate Illustrator, and select Install.
That's how Mytour guides you on installing AI on MacBook. If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below for everyone to discuss.
