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Learn how to install and manage new plugins or extensions using the Stock & Marketplace tab in your Creative Cloud desktop app. Also, learn how to install ZXP files of your extensions using the Unified Plugin Installer Agent (UPIA) tool and ExMan command-line tool.

Install plugins or extensions using the Creative Cloud desktop app

You can install plugins or extensions (also called add-ons) for Creative Cloud applications from the Creative Cloud desktop app. Adobe Extension Manager is no longer available to install plugins.

For Adobe teams and enterprise Creative Cloud users

You can install plugins using your Business Profile or your Personal Profile. However, note the following:

If you install plugins using your Personal Profile, you can use these plugins when you're signed into yourBusiness Profile.
If you install plugins using your Business Profile, you cannot use these plugins when you're signed into your Personal Profile. You'll need to install the plugins separately using your Personal Profile.

Learn how to manage Adobe Profiles.

Before you install a plugin or extension, make sure that you have installed the Creative Cloud app to which you are adding it. For example, if you are installing an extension for Photoshop, install Photoshop first.

Download the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Go to theStock & Marketplace tab, and then selectPlugins.(If you have a Creative Cloud for education subscription, go to theMarketplace tab, and then selectAll plugins in the left sidebar.)

Select Plugins

Don't see the Stock & Marketplace tab? Currently, this tab is not available in the Creative Cloud desktop app installed on Windows computers with ARM processors.

Search for your plugins

When you find a plugin you'd like to install, selectGet or Learn more.

Select Get to begin installation

Select Learn more to begin installing your extension

Note: Some plugins require you to purchase them. Select Buy for these plugins and then follow the onscreen instructions to install them.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the install.

After you've successfully installed a plugin or extension, if you can't locate it, go to My Exchange, select the extension, and navigate to the section Where to find it .

See where to find the installed extension in your app

Install extensions using command-line tool

You can install ZXP files of the required extensions using the Unified Plugin Installer Agent (UPIA) tool and the ExMan command-line tool. If you don't have the ZXP file of the extension you are trying to install, navigate to My Exchange, find your extension, and selectInstallation Help.

Select Installation help

This opens the download instructions for your extension. You can download the extension using the download button in step 3. If you still can't locate the ZXP file, contact the extension vendor. The vendor's contact information can be found on their partner profile page on the Adobe Exchange website.

How to install extensions using UPIA tool

How to install extensions using ExMan command-line tool

Before you begin, ensure that your version of the application supports the extension. Choose your operating system below and follow the steps to install extensions. For more information, see Working from the command-line.

Select Operating System

Extract the files to a location on your computer. In the example below, the files are extracted toC:\Exmancmd_Win.

Extract your files

Download the ZXP file of the extension and copy it to the same location.

Type cmd in Windows search. Right-clickCommand Prompt and selectRun as administrator.

Note: Close the application related to the extension before you proceed with the installation.

Command prompt

In the command prompt, navigate to the folder containing your extracted files. In our example, the location isC:\Exmancmd_Win. To navigate to this location, run the commandcd C:\Exmancmd_Win

Note: Commands are case-sensitive. While typing in the command, ensure that you use the correct case.

Navigate to the folder location which has the extracted files

To install the extension, run the commandExManCmd.exe /install <extension-filename.zxp>

Install command on Windows

Run the commandExManCmd.exe /list all to verify that the extension has been installed.

To locate the installed extension in the Adobe app, follow the instructions given in the extension's user guide.

Download the ZXP file of the extension you are trying to install. Copy the file to the desktop.

Double click the downloaded DMG file and copy theContents folder to the desktop.

Double-click the DMG file and copy the contents to the desktop

Open Finder and go toApplications -> Utilities ->Terminal. Double-click Terminal.

Type the command xattr -dr com.apple.quarantineand drag the fileExManBridgeTalkCmdfromDesktop -> Contents -> MacOSon to the terminal, and then press Return.

Alternatively, type the command xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine Desktop/Contents/MacOS/ExManBridgeTalkCmd and press Return.

Note: Commands are case-sensitive. While typing in the command, ensure that you use the correct case.

Go toDesktop > Contents > MacOS and double-clickExManCmd.

Do you get a warning that ExManCmd can't be opened?

Go toSystem Preferences > Security& Privacy and selectOpen Anyway. You can now double-clickExManCmd.

Warning that ExManCmd can't be opened

Allow ExManCmd from Security & Privacy

Go back toApplications >Utilities >Terminaland double-clickTerminal.

Entercd ~/Desktop to navigate to the desktop.

Command to navigate to the desktop

Run the command./Contents/MacOS/ExManCmd --install <extension-filename.zxp> to install the extension.

Install command on Mac

If you run into permission issues, you can run the command using elevated privileges

a. Prefixsudo to the command. For example, in this case, usesudo ./Contents/MacOS/ExManCmd --install <extension-filename.zxp>

b. Enter your password at the prompt and pressReturn. It's possible that you don't see the cursor moving or the text being entered as you type.

Run the command ./Contents/MacOS/ExManCmd -- list all to verify that the extension has been installed.

To locate the installed extension in the Adobe app, follow the instructions given in the extension's user guide.

Download the ZXP file of the extension you are trying to install. Copy the file to the desktop.

Double click the downloaded DMG file and copy theContents folder to the desktop.

Double-click the DMG file and copy the contents to the desktop

Open Finder and go toApplications > Utilities >Terminal. Double-click Terminal.

Enter cd ~/Desktop to navigate to the desktop.

Note: Commands are case-sensitive. While typing in the command, ensure that you use the correct case.

Command to navigate to the desktop

Run the command./Contents/MacOS/ExManCmd --install <extension-filename.zxp> to install the extension.

Install command on Mac

If you run into permission issues, you can run the command using elevated privileges

a. Prefixsudo to the command. For example, in this case, usesudo ./Contents/MacOS/ExManCmd --install <extension-filename.zxp>

b. Enter your password at the prompt and pressReturn. It's possible that you don't see the cursor moving or the text being entered as you type.

Run the command ./Contents/MacOS/ExManCmd -- list all to verify that the extension has been installed.

To locate the installed extension in the Adobe app, follow the instructions given in the extension's user guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Open the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Go to Stock & Marketplace > Plugins . (If you are a Creative Cloud for education subscriber, go to Marketplace > Manage plugins.)

Select Plugins

Don't see the Stock & Marketplace tab? Currently, this tab is not available in the Creative Cloud desktop app installed on Windows computers with ARM processors.

Under Plugins in the left sidebar, select Manage plugins .

Select the More actions icon for your plugin or extension, and then select Uninstall.

How to uninstall plugins in the Creative Cloud desktop app

If you are trying to install your plugin or extension on a Windows computer with an ARM processor, you won't be able to view the Stock & Marketplace tab in the Creative Cloud desktop app.

We are working to ensure plug-in support for Windows computers that use ARM processors. In the meantime, we recommend that you install and run your plug-ins on Windows computers that use Intel processors.

Some plugins or extensions are installed as panels inside the Creative Cloud apps, while some others are installed in the form of zipped files. To know where you can find your installed plugin or extension, go to the Adobe Exchange website and select your plugin or extension. Scroll down to the bottom of the web page and navigate to the section Where to Find it . This section provides the location details of the plugin or extension after it has been installed.

How to find the 'Where to find it' tab