How do I install?

Last updated: 2025-10-21

Installation & Licensing

AM4 Pro Subscription

  • Please quit illustrator and download the Astute Manager (this can also be downloaded from the "Astute Manager" tab/page of your Customer Account).

  • Now depending on your computer follow:

·   How to setup Astute Manager on macOS
or
·   How to setup Astute Manager on Windows

  • For individual users
    After creating your Astute Graphics account you go to Teams > AM Pro Teams > Upgrade to a Team Account and choose the Team Freemium Plan for free use of a team plan with some limitations. This allows a maximum of 3 users in the team - see How does Astute Manager Pro work for individual users?

  • For Teams
    After creating your Astute Graphics account you go to Teams > AM Pro Teams > Upgrade to a Team Account and choose the Team Freemium Plan for free use of a team plan with some limitations. This allows a maximum of 3 users in the team.
    If wishing to upgrade to a paid subscription, please go to Teams > AM Pro Teams > Manage Account > Switch Plan > then choose Select Plan or Choose your Plan beneath the plan that you wish to upgrade to and proceed to the checkout.

Further information
Astute Manager Guide
What is the difference between an Astute Manager Pro subscription and a Plugin subscription?

Plugin Subscription

  • Please quit illustrator and download the Astute Manager (this can also be downloaded from the "Astute Manager" tab/page of your Customer Account).

  • Now depending on your computer follow:

·   How to setup Astute Manager on macOS
or
·   How to setup Astute Manager on Windows

  • Next, if you're beginning a Free Trial, click the Menu button near the top right of the Astute Manager and select "Install all plugins" (if you prefer to install the plugins individually, you can click on the individual install button beside each plugin). The trial will begin as soon as you install any premium plugin.

  • If you're moving from a Trial then click "Subscribe" on your account dashboard. to purchase your subscription.

Further information
Astute Manager Guide
What is the difference between an Astute Manager Pro subscription and a Plugin subscription?