
Both options outlined on this page work, but this is probably the easiest way. Uninstall from within the Creative Cloud application manager. Option 1: Use Creative Cloud Application Manager. Both involve a proper uninstall–just deleting the apps is the wrong way to do it. Step 1: Quit the Creative Cloud desktop app in the Apple menu bar (macOS Catalina). Follow steps below to learn how to completely uninstall Adobe Creative Cloud on macOS Catalina manually (How To Uninstall GIMP Photo Editor on Mac). But these basic method will leave orphaned Adobe Creative Cloud junk files on your computer.

Then, select the Apps tab → Installed Apps → click on the arrow next to the Illustrator CC app → Manage → Uninstall.

Note, that you have to be signed in to make changes. For this, click on the Creative Cloud icon in the menu bar. How to remove Adobe Illustrator CC Using Adobe Creative Cloud.
