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Originally released in 2019, the Classic version is available to all active subscribers of Adobe Captivate

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Adobe Captivate Classic is a dependable tool for creating all kinds of engaging and interactive eLearning content.

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Experiential learning with virtual reality

Deliver immersive learning experiences through virtual reality. Easily create virtual tours, crisis management, safety drills, first responder situations, and more.

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Engage effectively with video demos

Effortlessly create video demos by simultaneously recording webcam and all on-screen actions like mouse movements, system audio, and keyboard activity.

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Create bespoke learning experiences

Effortlessly create courses tailored to your unique training needs. Leverage comprehensive set of features and customizable templates to design courses that engage learners and promote participation.

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The new generation eLearning tool to create beautiful eLearning courses in minutes.

Adobe Captivate Version Comparison Chart

Adobe Captivate 13.0 (released in 2025)

Adobe Captivate 12.x (Originally released in 2023. 6 updates released from 2023-2025)

Adobe Captivate Classic (originally released in 2019)

Overall

Easy-to-use eLearning authoring tool designed for speed, creativity and scale in course creation.

New generation tool with modern, intuitive UI and workflows that help create beautiful courses faster.

Robust tool to create all kinds of eLearning courses.

Suitable for:

All users who want to quickly create:

Powerpoint to eLearning
Software simulations
Responsive courses
Interactive videos
Slide-based interactive content.
Long scroll interactive content

All users who want to quickly create:

Software simulations
Responsive courses
Interactive videos
Slide-based interactive content.
Long scroll interactive content

Existing Adobe Captivate users who want to:

Maintain older course*
Create video demo*
Create virtual reality course*

*These use cases will be added to the new Adobe Captivate, in frequent upcoming updates.

File-type

.CPT file

.CPT file

.CPTX file (old file format)

Ease of use

Streamlined, simplified workflows. Generative AI features to enable you to create professional learning content faster

Streamlined, simplified workflows

Extensive workflows

Visual design capabilities

Advanced:

Generate Image (Adobe Firefly integration)
Long scroll + slide-based content
Real content Quick Start Projects
Rich media asset library
Enhanced image editing
Beautiful readymade layout slides
Elegant design options
Stylish Text presets

Advanced:

Long scroll + slide-based content
Real content Quick Start Projects
Rich media asset library
Enhanced image editing
Beautiful readymade layout slides
Elegant design options
Stylish Text presets

Limited:

Slide-based content
Quick Start Projects
Rich media asset library
Limited image editing

Widgets

Available out of the box

Available out of the box

Not available out of the box. Need to be custom developed.

Responsiveness

Courses are responsive by default

Courses are responsive by default

Need manual authoring of responsive courses

Collaboration

Review and commenting capabilities

Review and commenting capabilities

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All plans include access to all new Adobe Captivate and Adobe Captivate Classic

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