: Launch Creative Cloud on your Mac (usually found in the top right menu bar). Locate Illustrator : Go to the tab and find Illustrator in the list. Access Other Versions
The software will not run natively. It relies on Apple's Rosetta 2 translation environment.
1024 x 768 display (1920 x 1080 recommended). 🛠️ Pre-Installation Steps
While Illustrator CC 2020 can run on Apple Silicon Macs via Rosetta 2, users experience:
✅ Automatic updates (if any), genuine license, cloud sync. ❌ Cons: Requires paid subscription; not available if Adobe removed the old version from their catalog (as of 2024, CC 2020 is still listed under "Other Versions").
If you own a 2018–2020 Intel Mac running Mojave or Catalina , go for it. If you have an M1/M2 Mac or macOS 13+ , consider Illustrator 2023/2024 instead.
