Frequently asked questions
What is Adobe Captivate? How is it different from Adobe Captivate Classic
Adobe Captivate is an easy-to-use, new generation pathbreaking eLearning software, designed for speed, creativity and scale. Use generative AI to quickly design engaging content. Leverage ready-to-use widgets, media assets, and slide templates to develop immersive learning experiences without coding. Author without worrying about responsiveness, and see your content adapt to all screen sizes with click of a button. Collaborate seamlessly with your team and effortlessly publish across all devices.
Adobe Captivate Classic is a legacy eLearning authoring solution which can be used to maintain your existing courses until they are migrated to the all-new version of Adobe Captivate.
Who should use the all-new Adobe Captivate?
The all-new Adobe Captivate can be used by any interactive learning content creator (both newbies and experts) who wants to quickly create:
- Software simulations
- Responsive courses
- Interactive videos
- Slide-based interactive content.
- Long scroll interactive content
- PowerPoint to interactive eLearning
I already have a license to an earlier version of Adobe Captivate. What are my upgrade options?
If you have an active subscription of Adobe Captivate, you will have automatic access to the new version. If you already have all-new Adobe Captivate (version 12.x) installed on your system, you can go to Help > Check for Updates and then install the latest version. If you are an Adobe Captivate Classic user, you can just download the free trial and use your login email ID to access the product.
If you have a perpetual license of an older version of Adobe Captivate, you will need to purchase a new subscription. You can select a buying program that suits your requirements from the Buying Guide.
What is Adobe Captivate Classic? Do I have to buy it separately? Do I have to use it in a different computer?
Adobe Captivate Classic is the older generation Adobe Captivate (which was originally released in 2019). It is a legacy tool to create all kinds of engaging and interactive eLearning content.
You do not have to buy Adobe Captivate Classic separately. All subscription plans of Adobe Captivate includes access to both the versions – the all-new Adobe Captivate and Adobe Captivate Classic. You will be able to install, launch and activate both the versions in the same computer.