> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.santacruzsoftware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.santacruzsoftware.com/linkrui/readme-1/adobe-cc-applications.md).

# Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects

## Install LinkrUI

LinkrUI must be installed on your device before opening the LinkrUI panel in Adobe applications.

1. Open [Download LinkrUI for Adobe Creative Cloud](/linkrui/readme-1/adobe-cc-applications/adobe-installers.md).
2. Download the installer shown for your documentation context and operating system.
3. Close all Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
4. On macOS, open the downloaded disk image and run the installer. On Windows, extract the downloaded ZIP file and run the installer.
5. Follow the installer prompts, then reopen the Adobe application.

An all-DAM experience lists the approved DAM connectors. A DAM-specific experience shows only that DAM's connector.

{% hint style="info" %}
LinkrUI fully supports Adobe Creative Cloud 2024–2026. Older Adobe CC versions may work, but support is not guaranteed.
{% endhint %}

## Open LinkrUI

1. Open Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, or After Effects.
2. Go to <kbd>Windows</kbd> → <kbd>Extensions</kbd> → <kbd>LinkrUI</kbd>.

<figure><img src="https://1895738376-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2lt9lcavWcRN7izHUMZE%2Fuploads%2Fvz7Z4HLIVUK74M8ci6NI%2FChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2013%2C%202026%2C%2010_43_39%20AM.png?alt=media&amp;token=cef3fbd0-ad9a-465a-89d6-3088ac9492f9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select LinkrUI from the Extensions menu in an Adobe Creative Cloud application.</p></figcaption></figure>

LinkrUI opens as a panel that you can position with the other application panels.

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## LinkrUI missing in Photoshop

If LinkrUI does not appear in Photoshop you have two options:

1. Download and install the [UXP installer for your DAM](/linkrui/readme-1/adobe-cc-applications/adobe-installers.md).\
   Note: The UXP version will appear under the Plugins menu instead of <kbd>Window</kbd> → <kbd>Extensions</kbd>. This is the recommended panel for Photoshop on Mac.<br>

   <figure><img src="https://1895738376-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2lt9lcavWcRN7izHUMZE%2Fuploads%2FpJU0bWnBuBZjlawNz7ds%2FChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2016%2C%202026%2C%2009_20_43%20AM.png?alt=media&amp;token=76440138-dc6c-4ed8-9ecd-fed6bb7e874d" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Open the UXP plugin for Photoshop.</p></figcaption></figure>
2. The "legacy" CEP LinkrUI does not appear in Photoshop on an Apple silicon Mac if Rosetta is not enabled. To enable Rosetta, open the Photoshop app info window in macOS and turn on **Open using Rosetta**.

{% hint style="success" %}
Why two versions?\
\
Adobe has two different platforms for extending their apps. The older one is called "CEP". The newer one is called "UXP". The CEP platform is more mature and more capable than the UXP one.

* CEP is less buggy than UXP and works in more apps.
* CEP does not work natively in Photoshop on Mac.
  {% endhint %}

If you still do not see LinkrUI, see [Troubleshooting](/linkrui/from-original-doc.md#linkrui-missing-in-photoshop-macos) or [Apple’s instructions](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102527).

{% hint style="info" %}
If LinkrUI does not appear after installation:

* Restart the app.
* Open <kbd>Extensions</kbd> → <kbd>LinkrUI</kbd> again (or under Plugins in Photoshop Mac).
  {% endhint %}


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