Get Started: Install & Activate Akrivi Studio

If you have just signed up for Akrivi Studio, or trying to update your tools, installation is quick and easy.

Just make sure to follow each step carefully to avoid any issues.

You must first complete checkout on www.akrivi.io to get your license key.

Prefer to watch instead? Follow this short installation walkthrough.

Step 1: Download your files

You can download your files in the following ways:

1. From the checkout screen right after starting your free trial
2. By logging into your account here
3. If you’re still unable to access your files, contact support here with all your information.

Step 2: Unzip the downloaded file

After downloading, you’ll get a .zip file.

• Right-click and unzip/extract it
• Inside, you’ll find either a .pkg (Mac) or .exe (Windows) installer

Step 3: Run the native installer

Use the installer that matches your system:

• Mac: Open the .pkg file (Shown in the image on the left)
• Windows: Open the .exe file (Shown in the image on the right - may look different)

Continue to follow the prompts to complete installation.

NOTE: If you are updating 1 tool, you don't need to re-install all other tools.

Alternative installation methods ONLY if you're having issues

These methods are a fallback and ONLY recommended if the standard installer fails.

Alternatice Method 1 - Anastasiy

1. Download a ZXP installer like Anastasiy's Extension Manager
2. Drag your .zxp file into the installer window
3. Wait for confirmation

Alternative Method 2 - Folder drag & drop (Manual Installation)

• Windows path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\
• MacOS path: /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/

2. And then un-zip the download Akrivi folder.
3. Drag the un-zipped folder into your extensions folder.

Here are tutorials to guide you:

• Windows manual installation
• Mac manual installation

Step 4: Open the extension in Illustrator

Once the installation is complete, you can now open Adobe Illustrator.

Go to Windows > Extensions > Akrivi Plugin

If you're not able to see the extension there, close Illustrator and restart your machine.

Step 5: Enter your license key

On the first launch, a licensing window will appear asking for your key.

This can be retrieved from the checkout screen after starting your trial, or sent to your email used at checkout. You can find the email we sent you by searching for the with the subject line:

• Here's your license key

This IS Your License Key ✅

Copy and paste the key your 28 Character License Key, from your email or displayed on the checkout screen. Your license key:

•  Is 28 characters long
• Contains 7 sections separated by dashes
• Is labeled clearly as “License Key” in your email

This IS NOT Your License Key ❌

Your license key will:

• Never be less than 28 characters
• Look similar to the example above
• Be clearly labeled in your email
• Will almost never start with 'AKI'
• Will never be 19 characters long

Step 6: Activate license key

Click Activate License.

The plugin will verify your license instantly, and the full interface will load, ready for use.

The plugin will verify your license, and the full interface will load, ready for use.

You’re all set! What do you want to create first?

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➡️ Brand Guidelines

Having installation issues?

If you’re experiencing any of the issues below, follow the relevant guide:

• Error 28 - Network Adapter Issues
• The Akrivi extension window is blank
• Windows “malware detected” warning