The article is outdated. Adobe Zii Patcher stopped updating in early 2022.
Adobe Zii is the best tool to activate Adobe products from TNT team.
You can install products both through Creative Cloud and installation files obtained, for example, using adobe-packager-master
You can use Adobe Zii at any time, but it is better to do this before the first launch (before the trial period begins).
There are two options for activating Adobe products using Adobe Zii.
Before using a patcher, please read their specifications and pay attention to the compatibility of product/patcher versions.
1. Drag and drop activation (Recommended).
This option is used for selective activation by dragging the product into the patcher window.
It is recommended to use if you have a subscription to some Adobe products, as well as for standalone installation, or installing products at intervals based on the update date.
Find the product package you want to patch in Finder.
Launch Adobe Zii and drag the product package into the Adobe Zii window
Click OK and enter the Administrator password.
Done! You can run the patched product.
2. One-button activation.
This option automatically finds and activates all products installed in the default directory (Programs folder).
It is recommended to use when you have one or more products installed simultaneously, with full compatibility of the product / patcher.
Launch Adobe Zii Patcher and click Patch Or Drag.
Click OK.
Enter the Administrator password and click OK.
Done! You can run the patched product.
FAQ
The trial can be started when you launch the product before applying Adobe Zii, or when you launch the product through Creative Cloud (launching the product through Creative Cloud will start the trial regardless of when you applied Adobe Zii).
Displaying the trial period on the product’s home screen is not critical. The product continues to work even after the trial period has expired.
Displaying the trial period in Creative Cloud has no effect.
After your Creative Cloud trial period ends, your product will continue to work and you will be able to update and reinstall products indefinitely.
You can follow the installation instructions on the Adobe Zii download page, but in general you may need the following to get started:
Hold down the Control key, click on the program icon, and select “Open” from the context menu.
All versions of Adobe Zii are available via this link
