Adobe Connect (formerly Presedia Publishing System, Macromedia Breeze, and Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro) is a software suite for remote training, web conferencing, presentation, and desktop sharing. All meeting rooms are organized into 'pods'; with each pod performing a specific role (e.g. chat, whiteboard, note etc.). Adobe Connect was formerly part of the Adobe Acrobat family and has changed names several times.
The product was first developed by a startup called Presedia and included a first generation PowerPoint-to-Flash Plugin (which then became Adobe Presenter) and a training module. Macromedia acquired Presedia and added on a real-time web conferencing component, called Breeze Live (later renamed Breeze Meeting).
In version 5, Macromedia Breeze included four applications: Breeze Presenter test, Breeze Training, Breeze Meeting, and Breeze Events (new in version 5). Following the acquisition by Adobe, Macromedia Breeze Meeting was initially rebranded to Adobe Connect, then Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional and later as Adobe Connect. The full product line includes rebranded versions of Breeze Training, Breeze Meeting, Breeze Presenter, and Breeze Events.
What is Adobe Connect?
Adobe Connect is a proprietary video calls & voip program for Windows from Adobe Systems Inc. (developed by Adobe). It ranks 20th by popularity among video calls & voip in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 190.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.9.61, released on October 8, 2026. 9 versions are listed since August 28, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 9 of our languages. Similar programs include Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams classic and Amazon Chime.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Adobe Connect is a video calls & voip tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Adobe Connect safe to download?
- The file is served by download.adobe.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AF18B7DEE0795E32C7BEEAA312830DF751D87E2E9E0E0EFDDE45030BE1AA48AD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 2 years · about 4.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.9.61Latest | October 8, 2026 | 190.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 2026.8.51 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2026.3.125 | April 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2025.9.15 | October 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2025.8.189 | September 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2025.5.5 | May 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2024.11.71 | November 19, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2024.9.149 | September 24, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Adobe.Connect -eConnectAppSetup11_2026_9_61.exe /silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask adobe-connectInformation
- Publisher
- Adobe Systems Inc.
- Developer
- Adobe
- Category
- Video calls & VoIP
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2026.9.61
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 30, 2024
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 4.3
- Website
- adobe.com
- winget ID
- Adobe.Connect
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adobe Connect free?
Adobe Connect is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Adobe Connect safe to download?
The download comes from download.adobe.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Adobe Connect with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Adobe Connect be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Adobe Connect run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Adobe Connect?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 28, 2024.
Can I use Adobe Connect without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Adobe Connect?
Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams classic, Amazon Chime, Jitsi Meet and RingCentral. The alternatives page compares them.
