You can get the Adobe Audition download for Windows PCs and Macs straight from Adobe, and start with a 7-day free trial. The small setup file installs Audition through the Creative Cloud desktop app and signs you in with an Adobe account.
This guide covers which file to pick, installing on Windows and Mac, trial costs, system requirements, and fixes for Audition not installing.
Which Adobe Audition download do you need?
Adobe serves one web installer per platform. Match your computer to a row.
| Your computer | Get this | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 PC, Intel or AMD | Audition_Set-Up.exe from the free trial page | 2.0 MB |
| Windows 11 PC with Snapdragon X | Audition_Set-Up.exe from the free trial page | 2.0 MB, runs natively on Arm |
| Mac on macOS 14 Sonoma or newer | Audition_Installer.dmg from the free trial page | 2.3 MB |
| PC or Mac that already has Creative Cloud | Install from the Creative Cloud desktop app | No separate file |
Both setup files are small because they fetch Audition during installation. Keep the computer online until setup finishes.
Download Adobe Audition from the official links
Adobe distributes Audition only from its own site and the Creative Cloud desktop app. A copy on any other site is repackaged.
- Audition free trial and download — starts the 7-day trial and the installer
- Adobe Audition product page — features, tutorials and the buy button
- Compare Creative Cloud plans — single-app and all-apps plans
- What’s new in Audition — changes in each release
- Audition system requirements — Windows and macOS minimums
Adobe asks you to sign in or create an Adobe account before the setup file downloads.
How to install Adobe Audition on Windows 11
The installer needs an internet connection the whole way through, because it downloads Audition as it runs.
- Open the Audition free trial page in your browser.
- Select Start free trial.
- Sign in with your Adobe account, or create one, and confirm the plan for your trial.
- Wait for Audition_Set-Up.exe to save to your Downloads folder.
- Double-click the file and select Yes at the User Account Control prompt.
- Wait while the installer sets up the Creative Cloud desktop app and downloads Audition.
- Open Adobe Audition from the Start menu.
- Sign in again if Audition asks, then open an audio file or start a multitrack session.
Already running Creative Cloud? Open it, select Apps, and select Install next to Audition. The Creative Cloud setup guide covers that app in full.
Which Adobe Audition download do you need for your Mac?
Adobe ships one disk image for every supported Mac. Your macOS version and processor decide whether it installs.
| Your Mac | Get this | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Apple silicon Mac on macOS 14 Sonoma or newer | Audition_Installer.dmg | Installs; M1 Pro, Max, Ultra or newer recommended |
| Intel Mac, 6th Gen or newer, on macOS 14 or newer | Audition_Installer.dmg | Installs if the processor supports AVX2 |
| Mac on macOS 13 Ventura or older | Audition system requirements | Audition 26.x is not supported |
Open the Apple menu and select About This Mac to read your chip and macOS version.
Double-click the disk image, then double-click Audition Installer and enter your Mac password when asked.
Check whether Audition runs on your version of Windows
Audition 26.0, 26.3 and 26.5 list the same Windows minimum. The installer always delivers the current release.
| Your PC | Current Audition |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 version 24H2 or later, Intel or AMD with AVX2 | Supported |
| Windows 11 24H2 on Snapdragon X (OS Build 26100.2033 or later) | Supported, runs natively on Arm |
| Windows 11 version 23H2 or older | Not listed; update Windows first |
| Windows 10 | Not listed for Audition 26.x |
Press Windows + R, type winver and select OK to read your Windows version. On Windows 10, move to Windows 11 24H2 before starting the trial, or the 7 days run out on a PC that cannot use the app.
Is Adobe Audition free?
No. Audition is a subscription, and only the first 7 days are free. The trial gives you the full app with the latest updates. Billing begins on day 8 unless you cancel, and Adobe allows another 14 days to cancel for a full refund. Adobe lists separate plans for students and teachers and for businesses, and the membership includes Adobe Express. Any site offering Audition free forever is not Adobe.
Check current prices on Adobe’s Creative Cloud plans page before the trial ends. Students and teachers can see their offer on Adobe’s education page.
How to check your Audition version and update it
Creative Cloud delivers Audition updates, so you never need to download the setup file again.
- Open Audition and select Help > About Audition on Windows, or Audition > About Audition on a Mac.
- Read the version number in the window that opens.
- Compare it with the latest release on Adobe’s What’s new page.
- Close Audition and open the Creative Cloud desktop app.
- Select Updates and select Update next to Audition.
- Reopen Audition when the update finishes.
Check the Adobe Audition requirements before you download
These minimums apply to Audition 26.0 and later. Intel and AMD processors must support AVX2.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Software | Adobe Audition |
| Developer | Adobe Inc. |
| Latest version | 26.5 (September 2026) |
| Licence | Paid subscription with a 7-day free trial |
| Windows | Windows 11 version 24H2 or later |
| macOS | macOS 14 Sonoma or later |
| Processor | Intel 6th Gen or AMD Ryzen 1000 or newer with AVX2; Snapdragon X; Apple silicon |
| RAM | 8 GB minimum; 16 GB for HD, 32 GB for 4K |
| GPU | 2 GB GPU memory minimum, 8 GB recommended |
| Disk space | 8 GB, plus room during setup; not removable flash storage |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 |
| Sound card | ASIO compatible or Windows Driver Model |
| Architecture | x64 and native ARM64 on Windows; Apple silicon and Intel on Mac |
| Installer | Audition_Set-Up.exe 2.0 MB; Audition_Installer.dmg 2.3 MB |
| Offline installer | No; setup and activation need the internet |
| Official source | adobe.com |
| Last verified | 2026-09-13 |
Put Audition and its cache on a fast internal SSD, and keep media on a second fast drive if you have one.
Fix Adobe Audition not installing on Windows or Mac
Setup says your operating system is not supported
Audition 26.x needs Windows 11 version 24H2 or later, or macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
- Run winver on Windows, or open About This Mac on macOS.
- Install pending updates from Settings > Windows Update or System Settings > General > Software Update.
- Restart and run the installer again.
Setup fails on an older Intel or AMD processor
Intel and AMD processors must support AVX2, and older chips fall below the minimum.
- Check that your processor is Intel 6th Gen, AMD Ryzen 1000 series or newer.
- Restart into the BIOS or UEFI settings and confirm AVX or AVX2 is turned on.
- Save the settings and run the installer again.
Setup stalls or fails partway through
The web installer loses its connection or runs out of disk space.
- Switch to a stable network and turn off any VPN.
- Free at least 8 GB on an internal drive, plus extra room for setup.
- Delete the old setup file and download a fresh one from the free trial page.
- Right-click the file and select Run as administrator on Windows.
- Restart the computer and run the installer again.
How to uninstall Adobe Audition
Remove Audition from the Creative Cloud desktop app, which manages the install on Windows and Mac.
- Close Audition and save any open sessions.
- Open the Creative Cloud desktop app and select Apps.
- Select the three-dot menu next to Audition and choose Uninstall.
- Wait for Creative Cloud to confirm the removal.
- Cancel your plan from your Adobe account if you no longer need it.
Uninstalling Audition leaves the Creative Cloud desktop app in place. Remove that separately if no other Adobe apps depend on it. Your audio files and sessions stay where you saved them.
Which alternative should you use instead of Audition?
Pick by what you edit and whether you already pay for Creative Cloud.
| Tool | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Audacity | Free, open source | Recording and editing audio on Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Adobe Premiere | Paid subscription | Video editors who fix audio inside the video timeline |
| Adobe Express | Free plan, paid Premium | Quick social clips and simple edits |
Pick Audition for spectral repair, noise removal and multitrack mixing. Pick Audacity when you need a free editor for basic recording and cuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adobe Audition download free?
The download and the first 7 days are free. Audition is a paid subscription, and billing begins on day 8 unless you cancel. Adobe allows a further 14 days to cancel for a full refund.
Where is the official Adobe Audition download page?
Adobe hosts it at adobe.com/products/audition/free-trial-download.html. If the Creative Cloud desktop app is already on your computer, you can also install Audition from its Apps tab without downloading a separate file.
Does Adobe Audition work on Windows 11?
Yes. Audition 26.x supports Windows 11 version 24H2 or later on Intel or AMD processors with AVX2, and on Snapdragon X PCs. Windows 10 is not listed in Adobe’s requirements for these versions.
How big is the Adobe Audition download?
The Windows setup file, Audition_Set-Up.exe, is 2.0 MB, and the Mac disk image is 2.3 MB. Audition itself then needs 8 GB of disk space, plus extra room during installation.
Is there an Adobe Audition offline installer?
No. Adobe’s download for individual users is a small web installer on both Windows and Mac. It downloads Audition during setup, and activation needs an internet connection and an Adobe ID as well.
Does Adobe Audition work on Mac?
Yes. Adobe offers Audition_Installer.dmg from the same free trial page. Audition 26.x needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later and runs on Apple silicon or on Intel 6th Gen or newer Macs with AVX2.
Does Audition run on 64-bit and ARM64 PCs?
Yes. Audition for Windows runs on 64-bit Intel and AMD processors, and version 26.0 added native support for Windows on Arm. Arm PCs need a Snapdragon X series processor and Windows 11 24H2.
Is Adobe Audition safe to download?
Yes, when it comes from adobe.com or the Creative Cloud desktop app. Copies on download portals or sites promising Audition free forever are repackaged and can carry malware, so avoid them.
What is the latest version of Adobe Audition?
The latest release is Audition 26.5, published in September 2026. Earlier 2026 releases were 26.3 in June and 26.0 in January. Creative Cloud installs new versions from its Updates tab.
Why can’t I download or install Audition?
The common causes are Windows older than 11 24H2 or macOS older than 14, a processor without AVX2, too little disk space, and a dropped connection. Fix the cause, then run a fresh installer from Adobe’s free trial page.
How do I install Adobe Audition?
Start the free trial on adobe.com, sign in with an Adobe account, and run the setup file. It installs the Creative Cloud desktop app, which then downloads Audition. Open Audition from the Start menu or Applications folder.
How do I uninstall Adobe Audition?
Open the Creative Cloud desktop app, select Apps, open the three-dot menu next to Audition and choose Uninstall. The Creative Cloud app stays installed, and your audio files are not deleted.
