If you encounter any issues during the download, installation, or verification process, here are some troubleshooting tips:
This technical guide provides the official methods to download, install, and troubleshoot the 2023.1-compatible Creative Cloud runtime on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel-based Mac computers. Key System Requirements for CC Runtime
Before we hit the download button, it helps to understand what this software does.
If you are running macOS Ventura or Sonoma and using Adobe apps from the 2023 release cycle (e.g., Premiere Pro 23.x, Photoshop 24.x), then CC Runtime 2023.1 is the most stable match. For newer systems or apps, use 2023.5 or 2024.
: Better heap allocation for heavy rendering tasks.
: The standard way to manage all runtimes and applications. You can download the macOS installer (.dmg) directly from Adobe. Installing Previous Versions
: Allow the process 10–15 minutes to settle down. If the high utilization persists, open Activity Monitor , locate ccruntime-daemon , and force-quit the process to trigger a clean initialization.
: Minimum macOS Monterey (version 12) ; however, macOS Ventura (version 13) or later is recommended for better stability.