How to Downgrade Adobe Premiere Pro

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If you need to install an older version of Adobe Premiere Pro due to compatibility or performance reasons, here are several reliable methods.

Method 1: Using the Adobe Creative Cloud App

  1. Open the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application.
  2. Locate Premiere Pro in the “Installed” section.
  3. Click the three dots (⋯) next to Open or Install.
  4. Choose Other Versions.
  5. Select the desired older version (e.g., 24.0, 23.6, 23.2).
  6. Click Install to begin the downgrade.
  7. To prevent automatic updates, go toCreative Cloud → Settings → Apps → Auto-update and disable auto-updates for Premiere Pro.

Method 2: Reinstall from a Backup or Offline Installer

If you previously saved or downloaded an installer:

  1. Uninstall the current version of Premiere Pro.
  2. Run the older offline installer (for example, from your backup or from Adobe’s enterprise offline installer library).
  3. Log in with your Adobe ID when prompted.

Note: Official older installers are only available for certain major releases (like 2022, 2023).

Method 3: Use Adobe Admin Console (for Teams/Enterprise users)

If you’re part of a studio, school, or company using Adobe Teams or Enterprise, an administrator can:

  1. Open the Adobe Admin Console.
  2. Go to Packages → Create a Package.
  3. Select the desired older version of Premiere Pro.
  4. Deploy the installer to your machine.

This method ensures you get a clean, organization-approved installation.

Notes

  • Before downgrading, uninstall or back up your third-party plugins (transitions, effects, LUTs, etc.) to avoid compatibility issues.
  • After installation, reinstall the compatible versions of your plugins.