Adobe Creative Cloud 2021
Stable and powerful — Sky Replacement, Neural Filters, Auto Reframe
- Sky Replacement in Photoshop
- Neural Filters (AI-powered) in Photoshop
- Auto Reframe for social media video in Premiere Pro
- Retype feature in Illustrator
About Adobe Creative Cloud 2021
Adobe Creative Cloud 2021 is one of the most beloved versions for stability and features. It introduced Sky Replacement and Neural Filters in Photoshop, new 3D tools in Illustrator, and Auto Reframe in Premiere Pro. Fully compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10, making it a great choice for a wide range of hardware.
Key Features
- Sky Replacement in Photoshop
- Neural Filters (AI-powered) in Photoshop
- Auto Reframe for social media video in Premiere Pro
- Retype feature in Illustrator
- Content-Aware Fit in InDesign
- Works on Windows 7 through Windows 10
System Requirements
| os | Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit), Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 |
| cpu | Intel or AMD 64-bit, 2 GHz or faster |
| ram | 8 GB (16 GB recommended) |
| hdd | 20 GB of available hard-disk space |
| gpu | GPU with DirectX 12 support, 2 GB VRAM |
Adobe Creative Cloud 2021 vs Adobe Creative Cloud 2020 — Which to Choose?
Adobe Creative Cloud 2021 brings sky replacement and neural filters introduction, faster startup, while Adobe Creative Cloud 2020 focuses on object selection 1.0, improved camera raw, presets overhaul. Choose 2021 for the latest capabilities and long-term updates, or stay on 2020 if you prefer a familiar, lower-overhead release.
| Feature | Adobe Creative Cloud 2021 | Adobe Creative Cloud 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Release era | 2021 | 2020 |
| Highlights | Sky Replacement and Neural Filters introduction, faster startup | Object Selection 1.0, improved Camera Raw, presets overhaul |
| Performance | ✓ Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs | ⚠ Tuned for hardware of its time |
| OS support | Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Installer size | ~1.2 GB | ~1.1 GB |
| Recommended for | ✓ Newest features and current Windows 11 builds | ⚠ Older PCs and proven, stable workflows |
Adobe Creative Cloud 2021 Keyboard Shortcuts
How to Install Adobe Creative Cloud 2021
- Download the Adobe Creative Cloud 2021 installer using the button above.
- Close any running Adobe applications and temporarily pause real-time antivirus to avoid file locks.
- Right-click
Creative-Cloud-Set-Up.exeand choose Run as administrator, then follow the on-screen prompts. - Pick your interface language and target drive (about 1.2 GB of free space is required).
- Launch Adobe Creative Cloud 2021 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.